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Banijay to showcase Italian cooking contest ‘Cooking Grandmas’ at Mipcom
Banijay Italia has created “Cooking Grandmas,” a cooking competition commissioned by Italy’s TV8.
The show will be presented to buyers at Mipcom, a content showcase held in Cannes.
Grandmothers compete using traditional family recipes and regional dishes.
They also face challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cooking.
The contestants live together in a farmhouse, where their friendships, rivalries and personal stories become part of the show.
Chef and restaurateur Alessandro Borghese serves as head chef and judge.
The format combines cooking contests with reality-show elements and is designed to be adapted for other markets.
The sources do not say when the show will air or whether it has been sold outside Italy.
Banijay Entertainment will present the Italian cooking competition format “Cooking Grandmas” at Mipcom in Cannes.
The show was commissioned by Sky Italia’s TV8 and produced by Banijay Italia.
Grandmothers compete using family recipes and regional specialities, while facing challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines.
Contestants also live together in a farmhouse, where personal stories, friendships and rivalries unfold.
Chef and judge Alessandro Borghese will lead the show.
- Who
- Banijay Entertainment is presenting the format; grandmothers compete, with Alessandro Borghese as head chef and judge.
- What
- Cooking Grandmas” is a cooking competition format commissioned by Sky Italia’s TV8.
- When
- Banijay will debut it at Mipcom; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Mipcom in Cannes; the show is set in a rustic farmhouse.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cooking Grandmas” taps into several global trends we know resonate with audiences globally – from culinary and family traditions to authentic, character-led storytelling.
In Italy and around the world, grandmothers are the keepers of family traditions, memories and recipes.
Variety published its report on Banijay’s planned showcase of “Cooking Grandmas” at Mipcom.
Banijay Entertainment will debut the format at the content showcase in Cannes.
- Commissioning broadcaster
- Sky Italia’s TV8
- Production company
- Banijay Italia
- Head chef and judge
- Alessandro Borghese
- Show setting
- A rustic farmhouse
- Showcase location
- Cannes
Sources
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