In the Christmas episode the whole family gather on the island of Sardinia for a long overdue festive celebration.  Gino pulls out all the stops to give his mother-in-law, Elizabeth, an Italian festive feast to remember.

First off, a boat trip to the stunning Maddalena Island off Sardinia's northern coast. It was here in the early 1800's that Admiral Nelson set up a naval base to fight Napoleon. The family head to the beach for lunch where they cook up arragosta alla Catalana using some of the area's finest lobster. 

Back on the mainland, Gino wants everything to be perfect for their summertime festive feast. At Villa D'Acampo he gets his sons, Luciano and Rocco, digging a pit in the sweltering heat to roast a suckling pig, Sardinia's answer to turkey. Jessica, Mia and Elizabeth learn to make pane coccoi, traditional Sardinian festive decorations made from bread. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Gino prepares some fantastico roast potatoes with peppers and, to please the in-laws, some sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts.

Gino D'Acampo explores the roots of his passion for food, rediscovering the places and the flavours that shaped him and inspired him to become a chef. This time, he takes his wife Jess on a romantic getaway to Puglia. They visit the picturesque `village of love", before Gino cooks up a very special meal at a stunning masseria.

Gino takes his in-laws Elizabeth and Malcolm to explore the beautiful Cilento Coast and discover the locals' secret to a long and healthy life.

Gino D'Acampo continues his quest to explore the roots of his passion for food, heading to Gallura in northern Sardinia with his daughter to discover local traditions and recipes handed down through the generations.

Gino and son Luciano travel to rustic Calabria. They head out on a traditional swordfishing boat, and Gino puts his son to work on a farm.

Gino D'Acampo and his son Rocco head to bustling Naples for a trip down memory lane. They also discover the incredible street food the city has to offer, and Gino cooks up one of his mother's favourite recipes.

Gino and his wife and children explore the hidden gems of eastern Sardinia, lunching on a secluded beach before heading into the mountains to experience the life of a shepherd.