in productiontommy banks
tommy banks
spinning plates
A chef's battle to keep his restaurant empire (and his Michelin star)
COMING 2026SEASON 1
SEASON 1
Spinning Plates follows Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks as he balances farm-to-table innovation, high-pressure restaurant life, and an expanding culinary empire rooted in the fields of North Yorkshire.
ABOUT THE SHOW8 episodes
8 episodes
The series charts Tommy Banks’ high-stakes mission to unite farm, family and Michelin-level cooking in a landscape where every season threatens to upend the plan.
REALITY TV
Docu-style
The series captures the emotional and operational intensity of building a culinary empire from the ground up—literally.*
about tommy banks
michelin star
Tommy is the UK's youngest ever Michelin-starred chef.
restaurants & pubs
The Black Swan, Abbey Inn, Roots, General Taunton and Banks on the Weir.
resident chef
Locations include Silverstone, Lords Cricket, Twickenham and Sunderland FC.
FILMED ACROSS THE UK
12 months FILMING TOMMY BANKS
Spinning Plates throws viewers into an ever-changing landscape—from rain-lashed North Yorkshire fields to Michelin-starred dining rooms, from the chaos of restaurant service to stadiums roaring at Silverstone, Lord’s, Twickenham and Sunderland.
And with Tommy constantly tearing up and down the country between Oldstead, York, London and the North East, every episode becomes a high-energy race across the places that fuel his food, his business and his battles.
And with Tommy constantly tearing up and down the country between Oldstead, York, London and the North East, every episode becomes a high-energy race across the places that fuel his food, his business and his battles.
target audience
who will watch it?
Spinning Plates targets a broad audience who love authentic, character-driven factual entertainment, including fans of Clarkson’s Farm, The Bear, Chef’s Table and other behind-the-scenes, high-pressure worlds.
It appeals to food lovers, home cooks, countryside enthusiasts and younger viewers drawn to entrepreneurial stories and modern hustle. With its blend of family, ambition and relatable struggle set against visually rich environments, the series connects with both mainstream audiences and premium factual viewers.
It appeals to food lovers, home cooks, countryside enthusiasts and younger viewers drawn to entrepreneurial stories and modern hustle. With its blend of family, ambition and relatable struggle set against visually rich environments, the series connects with both mainstream audiences and premium factual viewers.
opportunities for brands
product placement and content packages
Spinning Plates is not just a TV series — it is a brand platform. It gives partners access to a world built on authenticity, craftsmanship, ambition and modern British heritage, centred around a chef on a rapidly rising global trajectory.
Through product placement, integrated storytelling, ambassador roles and bespoke content creation, brands gain visibility within a rich, emotionally resonant environment that audiences trust and engage with.
Through product placement, integrated storytelling, ambassador roles and bespoke content creation, brands gain visibility within a rich, emotionally resonant environment that audiences trust and engage with.
for your eyes onlysneak preview
sneak preview
We've pulled together these clips from the show to provide a broad insight into the themes of the series and the filming style.
Frequently asked questions
What is the synopsis?
TBC
Who directed it?
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Emma Sharp.
How has it been filmed?
Filmed in 4k and 6k RAW using Sony FX3, Red Komodo-X, Go-Pro's and DJI Mavic Pro 4, the narrative is told through a combination of talking heads and fly on the wall Docu-style footage.
When was it filmed and over what period of time?
The TV series started filming in September 2025 and spans 9 months of Tommy's life.
When is it available for distribution?
We expect post-production to be complete by July 2026.
What territories are available?
We have a distributor interested in the US market but currently all territories worldwide are available.