Eat the Town is a lively food and travel series that sees best friends and presenters Natalie Erskine and Darren “Dazza” Dowling tour towns across Scotland in search of standout local cuisine and experiences. Each episode takes the duo to a different community, from Forfar and Fraserburgh to Dumfries and Penicuik where they taste local favourites, discover quirky eateries and meet producers and restaurateurs who bring each place’s food culture to life.
The show’s format turns each visit into a friendly competition: Natalie and Dazza take turns choosing meals and activities for one another throughout the day, from breakfast to dinner and beyond, and award points based on how successful the other’s choices are. This playful scoring system, with the coveted dessert prize for the overall winner, adds an entertaining twist to the culinary exploration.
While the heart of Eat the Town is about eating well, it also highlights the broader cultural and community elements that make each place unique. Alongside sampling bridies, pies, seafood and other local delicacies, the presenters often try local activities or attractions, giving viewers a taste of what makes these Scottish towns special beyond their food.
Across its episodes, the show offers a blend of travelogue and culinary discovery, inviting viewers to appreciate both well-known highlights and off-the-beaten-track finds. The mix of good food, friendly rivalry and genuine enthusiasm from Natalie and Dazza has made the show a fun way to explore Scotland’s towns through their flavours and characters.
