Netflix has announced that Meghan Markle will have her cooking show. Viewers will discover another side of Meghan Markle — the chef and homemaker.
The Duchess of Sussex is embarking on a not-so-surprising culinary adventure with a show inspired by her new lifestyle brand — American Riviera Orchard.
This series is set to “celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship” and promises a twist to the typical cooking show format.
Markle has no formal training as a chef, but she is known for her love of cooking and creating simple and delicious desserts.
Not long ago, Markle was a small-time lifestyle influencer who delighted her followers with interesting recipes on her now-defunct blog, The Tig.
Despite Netflix’s best efforts to keep Meghan Markle’s cooking show a secret, a few tantalizing details have leaked to the media.
Bringing Markle’s culinary journey to life is a team of seasoned professionals, including Michael Steed, the director behind Anthony Bourdain‘s shows.
Also on board is Leah Hariton, showrunner for Selena Gomez‘s HBO cooking show, Selena + Chef. Fans will be disappointed to discover that Markle will not feature her and Prince Harry‘s stunning Montecito home for the show.
A source told Netflix: “Netflix has rented a house in Montecito for filming.” Markle will be filming the as-yet-untitled show in two locations, and The Daily Mail has obtained pictures revealing that her team has started shooting in a rented lavish multi-million dollar mansion in Montecito.
The gorgeous property belongs to Tom and Sherrie Cipolla, a business couple and philanthropists — who are “generous donors to several good causes locally, including the Storyteller Center — a therapeutic preschool for children facing adversities.”
The show will be set in: “The family room and kitchen with its French doors opening to a patio, lawn and mountains, Caesarstone countertops and 48-inch Thermador range, the centerpiece of the Montecito property.”
Another unhappy news is that Markle will not have her children — Archie and Lilibet — on the show.
An insider claimed that Markle wanted her children by her side when she made her significant return to the spotlight, but Prince Harry had other plans.
A source recently told The Sun on Sunday: “Harry and Meghan have not always agreed on how much they should expose their children to the media, but, in this case, Harry has clearly won.”
It is possible that Markle might mention their favorite meals or share pictures of her children.
