Ep 18. Rosemary Shrager and Jean-Christophe Novelli
- April 5, 2022
- 58 min
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip season 3 episode 18 features two celebrity chefs, Rosemary Shrager and Jean-Christophe Novelli, taking on the challenge of finding valuable antiques to sell at auction. The two chefs begin their journey in Oxfordshire and drive to Kent, exploring various antique shops and markets in search of hidden treasures.
Their first stop is in Oxfordshire, where Rosemary and Jean-Christophe visit an antique dealer who shows them a rare 18th-century sugar box made from tortoiseshell and ivory. The chefs are impressed by the intricate details on the box and consider adding it to their collection. They also visit a local market where they hunt for items to add to their collection.
Their journey takes them to Kent, where they visit a 15th-century castle and meet with a historian who shares interesting facts about the castle's rich history. They also stop by a town where they discover a 19th-century rocking horse which catches their attention. The chefs are thrilled by the toy and contemplate adding it to their collection.
As they explore the antique shops, Jean-Christophe and Rosemary have different approaches to finding items. While Rosemary is drawn to delicate porcelain pieces, Jean-Christophe focuses on quirky antiques that have a story behind them. They both admire a pair of Georgian candlesticks made from bronze and brass, but Jean-Christophe decides against it as he finds it too heavy to carry around.
In Canterbury, the chefs have a food challenge where they have to cook with local ingredients and present their dishes to a local chef for tasting. The competition reveals who is the better chef, and the winner gets to choose an item to add to their collection.
Later, the chefs visit an auction house in Lewes to sell their collected items. They meet with an auctioneer who tells them about the process of selling items at an auction and the expected prices for their collected items. Rosemary and Jean-Christophe nervously watch their items go under the hammer, hoping to make some profit.
Overall, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip season 3 episode 18 showcases the culinary skills of two celebrity chefs as they explore the world of antiques. The episode is full of interesting finds, beautiful antiques, and exciting challenges, making it an entertaining watch for inter fans and antique collectors alike.