Walter McGinleys Cooking Hour[1] was a one-hour Australian cooking show hosted by Walter McGinley in Collaboration with SBS 2.
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The show first aired 7 September 2011 on SBS 2 at the controversial timeslot at 11pm with Walter the loveable kimono wearing Aussie Rambler who is known in small circles for travelling and "Cookin' up a storm". [2] The genuine support for the series is in part due to its original format and its eccentric host. The food is not prepared in a studio but executed on location outdoors, at a mobile kitchen often situated at road stops. The host showcases different regions and dishes of the Australian subcontinent. [3].
Seasons
The show ran for 4 episodes over September, 2011. A second series was mooted, but was not subsequently funded. Trade media speculated that this was due to the recurrent outbreaks of listeria in Episode 3.0 - 'Bogong Bounty.'
Impact
The show has been credited with the uptick and prevalence of food-vans in major Australian cities - the show coincided with strong lobbying of local councils for a new approach to food van licensing and regulation.