Television

Mark Olive is a Koori man and a high-profile indigenous chef. And he’s no stranger to television either. His infectious personality, cooking skills and unique take on combining native Australian ingredients and herbs with quality produce of all types to make delicious healthy, accessible meals is legendary. And loved. Derek Nannup is a Noongar man, a stand-up comedian, actor, dancer, didge player, clown doctor at the Children’s Hospital plus cultural presenter and workshop facilitator for school kids and tourists. And he can’t cook. Mark and Derek have a deal. If Derek finds it, Mark will cook it. And he’ll teach Derek how to cook along the way. Derek cruises the countryside looking for high quality producers, hunters and collectors. Kangaroo, fish, abalone, gilgie, native spices and native fruits. As well as chicken, eggs (maybe we’ll find out which came first?), beef, lamb, duck, plus any manner of veggies and fruit. He’ll even visit Nannup! Each time Derek enters Mark’s outdoor on country kitchen, Mark will ask, “Well Derek, what have you got for us today”?