Keshet International (KI), the global content producer and distributor, has acquired an unscripted food series hosted by Gavin Rossdale, lead singer and songwriter of the iconic band Bush, for international distribution.
Produced by Roundtable Entertainment and Bungalow Media+ Entertainment alongside Gavin Rossdale for VIZIO’s WatchFree+, Dinner with Gavin Rossdale brings an exciting lineup of celebrity guests into Rossdale’s home for intimate cooking sessions, candid conversations, and, of course, music.
This first 6×60’ series will premiere in the United States on 13 February 2025 and will feature tennis legend Serena Williams, multi-hyphenate entertainer Common, actress Selma Blair, iconic singer Sir Tom Jones, author and actress Brooke Shields, and actor and comedian Jack McBrayer.
Kelly Wright, KI’s MD of Distribution, says, “We are thrilled to be adding this exciting re-interpretation of the celebrity chat show to our 2025 slate and cannot wait to showcase it to buyers at the London TV Screenings next month. There is something so intimate about cooking and eating a meal together, and Gavin’s home provides a gorgeous, relaxed environment for the show. As a man who’s been on his own journeys of personal discovery, Gavin naturally stimulates more open and meaningful conversations. And he’s a wonderful chef, too!”
Host Gavin Rossdale says, “I have a crazy passion for cooking. I love the way food brings people together – and the better the food the better the conversation. I’m so thrilled to have had the chance to make this show and to cook for so many incredible guests.”
Alex Dundas, Roundtable Entertainment’s co-founder and Head of Unscripted, comments, “This show is the culmination of a passionate team collaboration coming together to make something truly special. Alongside Bungalow Media+ Entertainment, we are thrilled to be producing this innovative and entertaining show for VIZIO in the US and now to be partnering with Keshet International to bring this series to a wider global audience.”
Dinner with Gavin Rossdale was created by Gavin Rossdale and is headed by Executive Producers Dominic Ianno and Alex Dundas of Roundtable Entertainment, Bob Yari of Magenta Light Studios and Simon Fawcett of Filmtrax Ltd. It is produced by Robert Friedman and Mike Powers of Bungalow Media + Entertainment and Sarah Donnelly of Roundtable Entertainment. The six-part series is directed by Jesse Davey. Creator Engine is handling post-production and Keshet International is overseeing global distribution outside of the US. The production is backed by Eric Levin, Jon Turner and Allie Dvorin at Apex Content Ventures of Publicis Media.
The latest in a string of food-related content offerings from VIZIO, Dinner with Gavin Rossdale will premier on VIZIO’s WatchFree+ in the United States from 13 February 2025.
According to VIZIO’s viewership data from Inscape, 42% of VIZIO viewers are foodies, and the time spent watching food and cooking-related content on VIZIO increased by 16.5% in 2024, underscoring growing audience interest in culinary programming.
Dinner with Gavin Rossdale is the first celebrity chat show KI has acquired for its handpicked catalog for dramas, factual tape, and entertainment formats. Other food-related content in the global distributor’s slate includes the entertainment formats Help! I Can’t Cook, a hilarious celebrity reality competition show; Battle of the Chefs, a cooking competition show where two chefs travel abroad to re-create local cuisine in a head-to-head battle; and The Recipe, in which two of the nation’s favorite chefs collect recipes from all over the country to find the most cherished national dishes.
