Babette de Rozières – French Cooking Show (Television, France)
Client: French Television (France)
Host: Babette de Rozières
Format: Culinary TV Show
Babette de Rozières, the celebrated French-Caribbean chef, author, and television personality, brought her much-loved French cooking show to Mauritius for a series of episodes celebrating Creole cuisine and island culture. Known for her vibrant personality and passion for traditional flavors, Babette explored local markets, kitchens, and landscapes, highlighting the rich culinary heritage of Mauritius for French television audiences.
The episodes blended lifestyle, travel, and gastronomy, showcasing both authentic Mauritian recipes and the island’s diverse cultural influences. By featuring Mauritius as a culinary destination, the show reinforced the island’s reputation not only for its beauty but also for its food culture.
Service Production in Mauritius
Identical Media acted as the local service production company, supporting the French TV crew with:
- Location scouting & permits across local markets, restaurants, and iconic island settings.
- Camera, lighting & grip rental through Mediavision, supplying broadcast-standard camera systems, lighting rigs, and support equipment.
- Production logistics covering transport, catering, accommodation, and unit management for the international team.
- Local crew support to ensure cultural authenticity and seamless integration with the French production team.
Our experience with lifestyle and television formats ensured that Babette’s show captured Mauritius’ culinary culture with professionalism and flair.
Key Crew & Credits
- Host: Babette de Rozières
- Format: French Television Cooking Show
- Deliverables: Broadcast Episodes Filmed in Mauritius
- Service Produced by: Identical Media in Mauritius
Why Mauritius for Culinary & Lifestyle Productions?
Mauritius offers a rich blend of African, Indian, French, and Creole culinary traditions, making it an ideal setting for international cooking shows and food-based lifestyle programming. The production also qualified for the Mauritius Film Rebate Scheme, which provides up to 40% rebate on qualifying expenditures (QPE). With Identical Media providing production services and Mediavision supplying broadcast-quality equipment, Babette de Rozières’ show brought Mauritian cuisine to French audiences with cinematic quality and cultural authenticity.
