Australian chef and television host Warren Mendes recently travelled across the islands of New Caledonia, meeting local producers and cooks and discovering the flavours, people and landscapes that define this French Pacific destination.
Created in partnership with New Caledonia Tourism and SBS Australia, his four-part digital series aired throughout December 2025 on SBS Food and is now available on our website.
Horse riding in La Foa, New Caledonia
Arriving at Larégnère islet, Nouméa, New CaledoniaFrom vibrant markets in Nouméa to remote communities and pristine islets, chef Mendes journey shows how French finesse blends naturally with deep-rooted Pacific tradition, creating a food culture unlike anywhere else.
The series captures why New Caledonia is becoming one of the Pacific’s most exciting foodie destinations.
