MUMBAI: The Food Network, UK, brands of Scripps Networks International has acquired the exclusive rights to two new programmes, ?Pizza Italiana with Thom and James?, and ?Recipes that Rock?.

?Pizza Italiana with Thom and James? follows two brothers as they tour Italy in their ?Conchetta" Piaggio Ape van, while ?Recipes that rock? is a rock ?n? roll gastro-travel show featuring the bass player from the British band Blur.

Food Network Asia has secured the rights to ?Mobile Chef?, a Singapore series that showcases a cutting-edge chef and modern gastronomy at its finest.

Scripps Networks Interactive EMEA MD Jon Sichel said, "We couldn?t be happier with the calibre of our newest series. From British rock stars to street food super heroes, our new spring programming is fresh, fun and exemplifies the quality and uniqueness that our viewers have come to expect."

The gastro-travel series ?Pizza Italiana with Thom and James? features the brothers behind the ?Napoli-inspired street food? stall Pizza Pilgrims on Soho?s Berwick Street market which is pulling in the crowds. The programme follows James and Thom on their road trip across Italy in their beloved "Conchetta" Piaggio Ape van, which tops out at 40 mph, and features a cast of lively Italian characters all sharing their love and passion for what makes Italy great.

The on-the-road culinary discovery series, ?Recipes that Rock? stars the rock star and artisan cheese maker Alex James, and a young, tattooed Australian restaurateur who rocks, Matt Stone. Together the dynamic duo explore Australia?s Margaret River region looking for the best of the best as the rockers plan out their own party menu.

Alex James first made his name as the bass player of one of the most famous British rock bands, Blur. He is now also recognized as an author, father and farmer. who makes award-winning artisan cheeses. Matt Stone is a rock ?n? roll chef, complete with tattoos, an anti-establishment attitude and passion for food, sustainability and skateboarding. He started his career at Margaret River?s Leeuwin Estate and currently has restaurants in both Perth and Melbourne.

?Recipes that Rock? is scheduled to premiere in the UK this June. The series is being produced by Mago Films with Marian Bartsch as Executive Producer and being distributed by Flame Distribution.

Scripps EMEA Senior VP, Content and Marketing, Nick Thorogood said, "We are thrilled to welcome Alex, Matt, Thom, James and Ryan to the Food Network family this spring. They each bring a colourful personality and tremendous talent to the network and together will make for a fantastic season of new programming."

?Mobile Chef? stars Ryan Clift, head chef of one of the restaurant Tippling Club. From his hi-tech kitchen in the heart of Singapore, Ryan is a renowned pioneer in modern gastronomy, using equipment and techniques normally found in laboratories and science books.

?Mobile Chef? follows Ryan and his crew as they strive to take his singular cuisine out of the restaurant and make it truly mobile. At different venues throughout Singapore, Ryan attempts to pull off some of the most ambitious dinners he has ever prepared, with each dish, location and guest list presenting a unique set of challenges and demands. The series will premiere 19 May and was produced in partnership with Singapore?s Media Development Authority.

Scripps Networks Asia MD Derek Chang said, "Mobile Chef is a brilliant fusion of food meeting modern science. Chef Ryan is a true kitchen wizard and a perfect fit for the Food Network brand."