How to Cook Well at Christmas with Rory O'Connell: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Witty, erudite and endlessly knowledgable about food, Irish chef Rory O'Connell returns with a collection of new recipes and helpful techniques for the holiday season. Rory prepares elegant dishes for cooks who want something a little different, including potted lobster, duck leg curry with Indian spieces and apple cider vinegar, a surprising Irish salad and apple Betty with chocolate and mincemeat.

Series details

• Title: How to Cook Well at Christmas with Rory O'Connell
• Format: Variety
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2019-12-19
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: RTÉ ONE
• Network country: Ireland
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 81246
• IMDb ID: tt26450799

Cast and credited roles

• Rory O'Connell — Rory O'Connell

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2019-12-19; final listed air date 2019-12-19.
• Season 4: premiered 2024-12-22; final listed air date 2024-12-23; episode order: 2.
• Season 5: premiered 2025-12-21; final listed air date 2025-12-22.

Source and licence

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