On air, Gusto TV features a mix of original Canadian cooking series, international culinary programs, and special event coverage of food festivals and competitions. The channel’s programming emphasizes high-definition, visually rich food content, with an emphasis on recipes, cooking techniques, and culinary storytelling. Flagship original programs include Gusto at Home, a series featuring home cooks preparing family recipes; Restaurant Secrets, which goes behind the scenes at top Canadian restaurants; The Butcher’s Table, focusing on meat preparation and butchery; Baking with Anna Olson, hosted by celebrated pastry chef Anna Olson; Chef in Your Kitchen, where professional chefs teach viewers how to prepare restaurant-quality meals at home; and Food Truck Frenzy, following the competitive world of food trucks across Canada. The channel also airs international acquisitions, including series from the BBC, France’s Cuisine TV, and Australia’s SBS Food Network.

Gusto TV produces several annual specials and event-based programming. The channel broadcasts coverage of the Canadian Culinary Championships, the Vancouver International Wine Festival, and the Toronto Taste charity event. During the holiday season, Gusto TV airs Gusto Holiday Specials, featuring festive recipes from Canadian chefs, as well as themed programming for Thanksgiving, Canada Day, and other holidays. The channel also produces Gusto Field Trips, a series that takes viewers to farms, farmers’ markets, and food producers across Canada to learn about where ingredients come from.

The channel’s digital presence is an important part of its strategy. Gusto TV operates a companion website featuring recipes, cooking tips, and video clips from its programs. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of Gusto TV through the official Gusto TV website and via the Gusto TV mobile application, available for iOS and Android devices. Online television of Gusto TV also provides on-demand access to full episodes, allowing viewers to watch their favorite cooking shows at any time. The channel is also available on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV, as well as on the Hollywood Suite streaming service.

Gusto TV is available throughout Canada via cable, satellite, and IPTV platforms. The channel is carried on major television providers including Bell TV, Rogers Cable, Shaw Communications, Telus Optik TV, and Vidéotron. Following its acquisition by Hollywood Suite, the channel was added to Hollywood Suite’s distribution agreements, expanding its reach to additional cable and satellite providers. The channel broadcasts in high definition with 1080i resolution. Gusto TV is also available in the United States through select cable and streaming providers, as part of Hollywood Suite’s international distribution.

Gusto TV strives to be Canada’s premier destination for food and culinary lifestyle programming, celebrating the diversity of Canadian cuisine and the creativity of Canadian chefs, home cooks, and food producers. The mission of the channel is to inspire viewers to cook, explore new flavors, and appreciate the stories behind the food they eat. The channel is part of the Hollywood Suite portfolio, which also includes four other specialty channels focused on movies and entertainment. Thanks to modern digital platforms and satellite technology, Gusto TV provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that food lovers across Canada and around the world can access its culinary programming wherever they are.