We’re looking forward to getting lost in this one.

A number of Cork businesses will feature in an original new video series set to shine a spotlight on Ireland’s remarkable food, craft, and music scene.

Leviathan, a nine-part travel and cooking series, celebrates the country’s vibrant creative culture, showcasing the stories of wild food foragers, artisan makers, organic farmers, and musicians.

Produced independently by BYOC Films and led by chef, musician, and photojournalist James Gabriel Martin, the series explores the deep connections between Ireland’s heritage, traditions, and sustainability.

The first episode highlights Woodcock Smokery in West Cork, where Sally-Ferns Barnes, an icon in sustainable food practices, shares her expertise in preserving wild fish. It also features traditional songs about the sea in Irish, with a group of local singers joining James and Sally at The Keep, the educational space on site.

Subsequent episodes feature inspiring Irish creators, including Kevin O’Connell of Forage & Find, who forages around the county of Cork and brings wild plants to life with recipes that connect ancient traditions to modern kitchens.

Joe O’Leary and his partner Caroline O’Donnell of  Levis Corner House in Ballydehob also make an appearance, as does Max Jones of Up There the Last.

Watch the trailer here: 

“I’ve spent my working life travelling the world, first as a freelance photojournalist with clients such as Lonely Planet and the BBC, and then as a touring musician.” says James.

“Visiting so many diverse places brings with it a real sense of perspective, and I have always been drawn home to what makes Ireland special.“

He adds: “We have something truly special here, a spirit of creativity and kinship, especially when it comes to food and culture, and I wanted to meet the champions of these things.”

Leviathan will debut on YouTube and on LeviathanFood.com.