FILMING NOW AROUND AUSTRALIA
SET TO PREMIERE IN 2026 ON BINGE
BINGE has announced the commission of a new original documentary series, DEADLIEST DINNERS, which has commenced filming across some of Australia’s most challenging and breathtaking landscapes.
The eight-part series will follow Australian-born, extreme outdoor adventurer and award-winning restaurateur and chef, Mario Kalpou, whose global breakout series MAN EATS WILD and United Plates cemented his reputation for pushing boundaries in the pursuit of food.
DEADLIEST DINNERS sees Mario return home to Australia to tackle some of the planet’s most dangerous terrain and deadliest creatures, chasing down wild ingredients and turning them into next-level dishes, cooked right where the action happens.
Mario Kalpou said: “Working with BINGE on DEADLIEST DINNERS is something I’m incredibly proud of. This series is very personal to me — it’s about getting back to our roots and rediscovering food from the wild, while showcasing the raw beauty of Australia’s landscapes and the deep respect they deserve. I hope the show reminds people that one of the most powerful connections we can have is with nature.”
Howard Myers-Rifai is Head of Unscripted Originals said: “DEADLIEST DINNERS is exactly the kind of entertaining and exhilarating content we love bringing to BINGE audiences. Mario is an incredible talent with a fearless approach to storytelling, and working with him has been fantastic. The series blends adventure, danger and incredible food in a way that feels fresh and completely unpredictable.”
From venomous snakes and predator waters to remote bushland and outback terrain, Mario must rely on instinct, endurance and environmental knowledge to secure ingredients few would dare to pursue.
Driven by a lifelong mission to reconnect people to their food source, Mario works alongside local experts, Indigenous custodians and regional specialists to better understand the ecosystems he enters, highlighting sustainable harvesting practices and the importance of conservation.
DEADLIEST DINNERS is an 8 x 60-minute series and is set to premiere exclusively on BINGE and Foxtel in 2026.
Production credit:
DEADLIEST DINNERS is a co-production between the Foxtel Group and Mew Productions. Executive Producers are Mario Kalpou for Mew Productions and Howard Myers-Rifai for Foxtel Group.