About this season
One chef, one truck and a whole heap of new ideas on how to tackle our addiction to junk food. The Food Truck is open for business.
Episodes (13)
1. Taste of France
Aired 9 June 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van de Elzen and his trusty 1970 Bedford truck are back! This year, Michael takes on international classics that are kiwi faves. But will the public agree?
2. Japanese Grill
Aired 16 June 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van de Elzen tackles the challenge of making Japanese food even healthier than its reputation, backed up with a quirky pop-up Yakitori bar at the Auckland Seafood Festival.
3. Argentinean BBQ
Aired 23 June 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van de Elzen gets some barbecuing tips on a Waiheke Marae to recreate that smoky meaty flavour at the famous Rotorua A and P show.
4. Little Italy
Aired 30 June 2013 • 30 min
Michael Van de Elzen tries to recreate a romantic, pop-up, sit in Italian dining experience down a hidden Auckland alleyway.
5. Spanish Tapas
Aired 7 July 2013 • 30 min
Michael Van de Elzen teams up with the folks from Yealands Estate Wines to match their wines with his Spanish tapas at the Marlborough Food and Wine Festival.
6. Return To China
Aired 14 July 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van de Elzen tries yet again to win over the Chinese with his vege packed Chinese takeaways at the Auckland Lantern Festival.
7. Middle East Feast
Aired 21 July 2013 • 30 min
Michael Van de Elzen decides to learn from the best Kebab makers in Wellington how to create delicious Middle Eastern inspired food, before trying to beat them at their own game.
8. Polynesian Cuisine
Aired 28 July 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van de Elzen has a new challenge taking on Polynesian food which is already hugely popular with the masses at Manukau's famous Polyfest.
9. German Order
Aired 4 August 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van de Elzen has to think outside of the box on how to create healthy German takeaways for the hungry crowds at the Auckland Beer Festival.
10. Thai Temptations
Aired 11 August 2013 • 30 min
Michael Van de Elzen creates a healthy Thai menu.
11. Mexican Standoff
Aired 18 August 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van De Elzen emabarks on creating a delicious and healthy mexican feast.
12. American Classics
Aired 25 August 2013 • 30 min
Michael Van De Elzen takes on American classic dishes and tries to make them as healthy as they are delicious.
13. Easy Vietnamese
Aired 1 September 2013 • 30 min
Chef Michael Van de Elzen attempts to make Vietnamese cuisine even healthier at the bustling Auckland Glenfield Night Markets.