Best Chef Ben Randall Podcasts (2025)

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Rosie Kellett - The Queen Of Supper Clubs on; Warehouse Evictions, Parmesan's Medicinal Magic & Creating Meghan Markle's Wedding Cake!! 47:09

1d ago47:09

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This week, we’re joined by the brilliantly warm and wildly talented Rosie Kellett - writer, food creator, and author of In For Dinner. From comforting nostalgia to weeknight saviours, Rosie takes us through her dream menu from breakfast to pudding. We get into her favourite hangover-busting salt and vinegar potato soup, a citrusy macaroni-spaghetti…

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Legends Roundtable: Michelin Starred Chefs; Phil Howard, John Williams & Adam Byatt | Escoffier's Legacy & The Current State Of The Industry. 1:17:47

4d ago1:17:47

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The Go-To Food Podcast proudly introduces The Legends’ Roundtable— a brand-new monthly series celebrating the chefs, kitchens, and ideas that have shaped modern gastronomy. Each episode, we gather some of the most respected names in the industry to reflect on where food has come from, where it's going, and what it truly means to dedicate a life to …

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Episode 438:Get On The SPAM Wagon 2:00:24

7d ago2:00:24

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Today we're talking meal prep, Uber Eats fraud, the FDA communications freeze, food dyes and what to do about them (or not) and SPAM. Also a small amount of gardening. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts…

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Chef Andy Benyon - Winning A Michelin Star After Just 20 Days Of Opening - Witnessing A Married Couple Breakup Mid Meal At His Restaurant & The Genius Of Claude Bosi & Phil Howard! 28:17

8d ago28:17

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This week, we head Behind the pass—literally—with chef-owner Andy Benyon, the Michelin-starred mind behind one of East London’s most intimate and inventive restaurants. From langoustines with truffle yakisoba to clam shell madeleines, Andy’s flavour-first, technique-driven cooking has built a cult following and earned him a Michelin star just 20 da…

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Episode 437: Full of Microplastics 2:06:06

14d ago2:06:06

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Today we're talking gardening, composting with or without worms, dosing schoolchildren, and vegetables vs. microplastics. Also there are no vegetables. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po…

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Chef Jake Finn - Walking Out On The Biggest Bully In The Industry, Chucking Out Racist Customers & Creating One Of London's Greatest Neighbourhood Spots! 42:39

15d ago42:39

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Welcome back to Mise en Place where this week we sit down with Jake Finn, the chef-owner behind Cinder – the neighbourhood restaurant where everything hits the charcoal. Jake shares his journey from being one of the first Ritz apprentices in 2006 to opening Cinder in the middle of a pandemic, and building it into a two-location favourite for fire-c…

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Rosemary Shrager - How Pierre Koffmann Saved My Life - Falling Out With Donald Trump & Surviving A Very Unhappy Childhood! 1:03:22

19d ago1:03:22

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with the legendary Rosemary Shrager — self-taught chef, bestselling author, and TV favourite — for a wide-ranging conversation full of warmth, grit, and unapologetic passion for food. Rosemary opens up about her unconventional journey: from a turbulent childhood and being sectioned as a teen, to carv…

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Episode 436: HBOSnax 1:41:20

21d ago1:41:20

1:41:20

Today we're talking bad blenders, kitchen torture, incremental egg price increases, streaming service dinners and oyster desserts? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-wi…

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Chef Luke Farrell - Opening The Spiciest Restaurant In The Country - Creating A Thai Jungle In Dorset & Passing Out Eating Thailand's Craziest Dish! 35:34

22d ago35:34

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with Luke Farrell — the modern godfather of Southeast Asian cuisine in London. From the neon-lit Speedboat Bar to his innovative Thai greenhouses in Dorset, Luke unpacks what it takes to run four award-winning restaurants rooted in authentic Southeast Asian flavours: Speedboat Bar (Thai-Chinese), Pla…

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Chef Theo Randall - Winning The River Cafe Its Michelin Star -The Magic Of Working At Chez Panisse & Uncovering A Young Jamie Oliver! 59:23

25d ago59:23

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This week on The Go-To Food Podcast, we sit down with legendary chef Theo Randall to talk about his incredible journey through the world of food. From starting as a kitchen porter at just 14, to working his way up through some of the most influential kitchens in the world, Theo shares how a transformative stint at Chez Panisse shaped his approach t…

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Episode 435: Cap'n Crunch, Admiral Spank 1:51:57

28d ago1:51:57

1:51:57

Today we're talking Ben's vacation, the Driftless Cafe, book updates, egg product recall, easter potatoes and hippo meat? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-ra…

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Manuel De La Torre - Escaping Death Threats From The Mexican Cartel Who'd Killed His Family - Making Emergency Asylum To The UK & Creating The Best Mexican Restaurant In The Country! 34:16

29d ago34:16

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Welcome back to Mise en Place, where this week we sit down with Taco Manny at his spot Guacamoles. Manny is a Mexican refugee who fled death threats for a cartel and rebuilt his life in London—one taco at a time. With just £70, he launched a pop-up that made £3,000 in 15 days, all of which he donated to his church. Now, his tacos are celebrated as …

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Chef Kate Austen - How She Became The Youngest 2 Michelin Starred Female Chef In The World - Why She's Turned Her Back On The Industry & The Secrets To Winning The Great British Menu! 59:54

1M ago59:54

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Today we’re delighted to be joined by a chef who was once the youngest 2 Michelin star female chef in the world and after working in 4 Michelin Starred restaurants around Europe and then working for Gordon Ramsay, she casually became the first woman to ever win the Great British Menu main course, in over 20 years of the shows history! Kate opens up…

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Ramael Scully - The Chef Behind Yotam Ottolenghi's Global Success On His Journey From A Brutal French Kitchen In Sydney To Running His Own Award Winning Restaurant! 44:20

1M ago44:20

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Welcome back to Mise en Place where this week we take a deep dive into the mind of Ramael Scully, the powerhouse behind London’s critically acclaimed Scully. From his early days grafting in Australian kitchens to learning from Ottolenghi and carving out his own culinary empire, Scully’s journey is packed with inspiration, grit, and game-changing id…

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Giles Coren - Award Winning Restaurant Critic On; Scandals, Regrets & Feuds! 1:07:56

1M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Welcome back to The Go To Food Podcast! Today, we’re joined by the country's most famous food critic and journalist, and perhaps once the angriest man in Britain, Giles Coren. Giles has been the restaurant critic for The Times since 2002, following stints as a critic for Tatler and The Independent on Sunday. He’s also hosted over 30 TV shows in bot…

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Danny Winer - Failed Hollywood Actor To Bankrupt Businessman To Creating The $600 Million Hexclad Cookware Company With Gordon Ramsay! 38:36

1M ago38:36

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Welcome back to the podcast whereby his week, we’re joined by Danny Winer, the man behind one of the most talked-about cookware brands in the game: HexClad. From aspiring actor to cookware kingpin, Danny’s journey is anything but ordinary. He opens up about his early missteps, including the juicing business that collapsed overnight, and how he kept…

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Episode 434: Cheeto Vodka 1:57:55

1M ago1:57:55

1:57:55

We're back after a week off! Today we're talking catering vs mealprep, St.Patrick's day, book updates and Star Trek? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall…

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Chef Sally Clarke - The Secrets To Remaining A Great Restaurant For 40+ Years - Why Alice Waters Is A Genius & Banning A Hollywood Director! 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Today we’re joined by arguably the most iconic female chef in the country in the legendary Sally Clarke, who's been the owner and chef patron at Clarke's in Kensington for over 41 years. Sally ironically failed her O level in cookery and yet has gone on to become one of the most successful chef and restaurant owners in the country. Clarke's is a Lo…

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Introducing - The Go To Weekend 1:04

2M ago1:04

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Welcome to The Go-To Weekend, your ultimate guide to making the most of your days off. Hosted by Sunday Times deputy food editor Hannah Evans and Foodism deputy editor Molly Codyre, we’re here delivering the hottest tips on where to go, what to eat, and what not to miss this weekend, all with a sharp eye, a raised glass, and zero tolerance for nons…

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Chef John Chantarasak - How An Ex Professional Drummer Won A Michelin Star Just 3 Months After Opening His Restaurant AngloThai! 43:49

2M ago43:49

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Today we’re joined by a man Giles Coren described as ‘a hippy genius’ who recently received a Michelin Star having just opened the doors to his restaurant AngloThai merely 3 months before the awards, the wonderful John Chantarasak. Although it's been a long road from him touring the world as a professional drummer to moving to Bangkok to train at L…

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Chef Jocky Petrie - Heston Blumenthal's Genius - Gordon Ramsay's Temper & The Reality Of Working At The Craziest Restaurant In The World! 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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Today we're joined by one of the most in demand chefs in the world in the genius Jocky Petrie who's overseen operations for both Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay globally, whilst casually also creating some of the most famous dishes in the world whilst he was Head Pastry Chef at The Fat Duck during its golden era. Today on the podcast we uncover…

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Episode 433:Tacos Are The Wu-Tang Of Food 1:40:32

2M ago1:40:32

1:40:32

Today we're talking delivery services, fast food breakfast, new technologies, Kroger's CEO disappears amidst an internal investigation, and some serious realtor FAFO. You can find us here! https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.app…

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S3 Ep31: Lloyd Morse - How He Created The Best Restaurant In Edinburgh - Why He Never Settled At The River Cafe & Rejecting Christoph Waltz! 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

Today we're joined by the legendary owner and Exec Chef of the most popular restaurant in Scotland in The Palmerston, the wonderful Lloyd Morse, to hear how he's created such a successful venture in Edinburgh and uncover some of his war stories from his career so far. We sat down to a delicious and incredibly boozy supper a couple of weeks ago and …

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S3 Ep30: Jeremy King OBE - Britains Most Successful Restaurateur on; Go-Karting with Princess Diana, His Secrets To Success & Why His Investors Screwed Him Over!! 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Today we're joined by the greatest restaurateur of his generation in Jeremy King OBE, the genius behind the success of such places as; Le Caprice, The Ivy, The Wolseley, J Sheekey, Brasserie Zedel, The Delaunay and much more. For the first time ever he reveals his ind epth career story from working the floor at Joe Allens in the late 70s to becomin…

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S3 Ep29: Roberta Hall-McCarron - Tom Kitchin's Genius - The Shocking Reality Of Cooking At A 7 Star Hotel & Witnessing The Rudest Customers Ever! 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Today what a joy it is to be joined by a Scottish superstar and Edinburgh icon in Roberta Hall-McCarron to hear about her incredible career that's taken her from the atmosphere-less kitchens of the only 7 star hotel in the world in Dubai to working in the brutal kitchens of Michelin icon Tom Kitchin to now running 3 of the best restaurants in the U…

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Episode 432: There's Nothing That Two Middle Aged White Guys Can't Do 1:36:34

2M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

Today we're talking Hooters (death by private equity), Sourdough (easier than you think), gardening (do it), Lima beans and why you likely hate them, and Coldplay is the okra of pop music. As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrand…

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S3 Ep28: Val Warner - TV Regrets, Royal Family Baking F*** Ups & Why 'Grandma Food' Is The Greatest In The World! 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Today we’re honoured to be joined by a Chef who’s worked for the greats, a TV star who’s created 9 TV series of his own, an author who’s written 5 award wining cookbooks - but most importantly he’s Ben’s Hero - in the gloriously charming - Valentine Warner! We discuss his crazy upbringing which often saw him sat round the table debating with Harold…

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Episode 431:Built In Breadstick 2:01:35

2M ago2:01:35

2:01:35

Today we're talking bad pizza, pretzel garlic breadsticks, Delaware's raw milk move, and the death of the 3rd space. As always, you can find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben…

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S3 Ep27: Stuart Ralston - Getting Stabbed, Gordon Ramsay's Temper & The Hostilities Of The Edinburgh Food Scene! 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Today we're joined by the recently crowned Michelin Star Head Chef and Owner of Lyla in Edinburgh in the wonderful Stuart Ralston to celebrate his success, find out he achieved it and dig out his best war stories from over 20 years in the professional kitchen. Stuart got his big break working under Gordon Ramsay in New York, having grown up in a co…

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S3 Ep26: Jeremy Lee - How Simon Hopkinson & Alistair Little Changed The UK Food Scene Forever - The Creation Of The Worlds Best Sandwich & Soho's Foodie Evolution! 59:54

2M ago59:54

59:54

Is there a more charming, eloquent and talented chef in the industry than Jeremy Lee? I think not and so today we're delighted to be joined by the legend himself in the studio to celebrate over 40 years of his incredible culinary creations. Jeremy is the only chef in the world to work under both Simon Hopkinson and Alistair Little, both the foundin…

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S3 Ep25: Avi Shashidhara - Cooking For Anthony Bourdain - Being Bullied Out Of A 2 Star Michelin Kitchen & The Magic Of Working At The River Cafe! 41:20

3M ago41:20

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Today we're joined by the delightful Avi Shashidhara who's Head Chef of the multi-award winning Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai in Fitzrovia, which Jamie Oliver recently revealed as his favourite restaurant in the city. Avi's journey is an incredible one which has taken him from growing up in Bangalore to working for Antonio Carluccio in India to working at…

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Episode 430: Grill A Popsicle 1:55:06

3M ago1:55:06

1:55:06

Today on our show, we talk about food in Vegas, food shows, Bobby Flay's Striped-Food Diet, an Egg Heist and we go hard against Pennsylvania for some reason. Go Birds? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts…

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S3 Ep24: Jay Rayner - Angering Chefs - Scrapping Bad Reviews & Fighting Nepotism! 1:06:53

3M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Today we're joined by the most famous food critic in the world in Jay Rayner, to discuss his incredible career as a restaurant reviewer for the Observer over the last 25 years. Jay is on incredible form as he reveals stories of ; falling out with chefs, scrapping reviews, law suits, reporting murders, fighting nepotism, questioning whether he's inf…

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S3 Ep23: Eric Lanlard - The 'King Of Cakes' on; Baking For The Royal Family - The Genius Of The Roux Brothers & Getting Teased By Gordon Ramsay!! 46:02

3M ago46:02

46:02

Today we're bringing you a pastry special and who better than the King of Cakes himself Eric Lanlard to take us through his incredible career which has taken him from cooking for the French President in the Navy to baking cakes for the; Queen, Madonna, David Beckham and Elton John to name a few. Eric moved to London in 1995 to work for the legendar…

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S3 Ep22: Romy Gill MBE - A Valentines Day Nightmare Involving Grace Dent & Matt Tebbutt - Ready Steady Cook Secrets & How Fay Maschler Changed Her Life! 51:34

3M ago51:34

51:34

Today we're honoured to be joined in the studio by the wonderful Romy Gill MBE who's an award winning food/travel writer and broadcaster and was the owner and Head Chef at Romy’s Kitchen, and In 2016 she was appointed an MBE in Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday Honours List. On this podcast we discuss; her incredible journey from West Bengal to the U…

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S3 Ep21: Emily Roux - Why She Refused To Take Over At Le Gavroche - The Pressure Of The Roux Family Name & How Cancellations Are Ruining The Industry! 41:17

3M ago41:17

41:17

What a joy it is to be joined by the incredibly charming and wonderfully talented Emily Roux at her restaurant Caractère, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary and this year hoping that they may have just charmed the Michelin inspectors enough to win their first star. Emily is joined in the kitchen with her husband Diego Ferrari (Ex Head Chef at…

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Episode 429:Table Sausage 1:34:32

3M ago1:34:32

1:34:32

Today we're talking Schwann's dairy, Amazon Fresh, the rebirth of Hot & Now and beef jerky business cards? As always, find us here: https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandall https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id8695215…

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S3 Ep20: Niklas Ekstedt - The Brutality Of Working At El Bulli - Hiring An Unknown René Redzepi & How He Made Cooking Over Fire Sexy Again! 59:51

3M ago59:51

59:51

Today we're truly honoured to be joined by one of the most famous Michelin starred chefs in the world in Niklas Ekstedt, who's inspired a whole culinary movement by opening his restaurant 'Ekstedt' in Stockholm in 2011. Niklas decided to get rid of all modern appliances; ovens, grills, microwaves, sous vides and replace them purely with birchwood f…

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Episode 428: The Restaurant Is Not Your Dad 1:30:02

3M ago1:30:02

1:30:02

We're making predictions! Today Ben & Steve imagine what the food trends will be in 2025, and try not to get too depressed about it. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.com http…

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S3 Ep19: Seb Vince - From Selling £1 Ciabattas On Portobello Road To Creating The Best Pizzas In The UK! 53:05

3M ago53:05

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Today we're joined by Seb Vince, the owner and genius chef behind the most sought after Pizza brand in the country 'Breadstall' to celebrate his incredible career thats taken him from the advertising boardroom to selling cut price ciabattas on Portobello Road to eventually creating the best pizzas in the UK. We discuss everything from; how he came …

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S3 Ep18: Tim Hayward - Why Food Critics Have Gone Soft - How A Generation Forgot How To Cook & The Impending Death Of Restaurants! 1:09:31

3M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Today we're joined by the Financial Times food critic and multi-award winning food writer, author and owner of the famous Fitzbililes cafe's Tim Hayward to uncover his fascinating story and unpick his varying views on the industry. Tim has a fascinating life story which takes us from; working in the deep-south as an illegal alien working as a line …

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S3 Ep17: Christina Soteriou - Learning How To Have 'Big Veg Energy' - Holistic Health Hacks & Why Lima Is The Best Foodie City In The World! 33:02

4M ago33:02

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Today we're joined by Ex professional chef & viral foodie sensation Christina Soteriou, to uncover her incredible career to date from; working at some of London's top restaurants to setting up MOBs sister page Bunch to creating the most sought after Tahini in the country to debunking some abusive food based myths thrown at her to celebrating her br…

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Episode 427: Hot Tuna 2:06:59

4M ago2:06:59

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Today we're talking the various ways you can serve hot canned tuna, Ben's recent car accident, restaurant liquidation auctions and The Book. As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547 intheweedswbr.…

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S3 Ep16: Martyn Odell aka Lagom Chef - Cooking At London's Top Restaurants - Becoming A Viral Cooking Sensation & The Magical Ingredient That Improves Every Dish! 59:19

4M ago59:19

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Today we're joined by the most entertaining Chef to ever post on socials, the wonderful Martyn Odell aka Lagom Chef who burst onto the scene with his hilarious cooking videos a couple of years ago and now has a loyal following of over 1.5 million disciples. Martyn worked professionally as a chef for over 10 years, working his way upto be sous at so…

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S3 Ep15: Elliot Hashtroudi - London's Most Exciting Young Chef On Creating A French Culinary Masterpiece In 'Camille'! 50:17

4M ago50:17

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Today we're joined by Londons most exciting young chef in Elliot Hashtroudi for an incredibly delicious and very boozy lunch at his award-winning French restaurant Camille in Borough Market. The food is beyond exceptional and so are Elliot's stories and opinions, as every drink goes down, we get more passionate about the various topics discussed fr…

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Episode 426: Skinfluencers 1:26:34

4M ago1:26:34

1:26:34

Today we're talking what music to listen to in the kitchen vs what to listen to while menu writing, chefs battle it out with influencers, and there's a Guinness heist! As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall…

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15: Chef Calum Franklin on; The Challenges Of Setting Up A British Restaurant In Paris, The Dark Side Of Addiction & How He Made Pies Sexy Again!! 1:00:57

4M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Today we're joined by one of our favourite guests of all time in the delightful Calum Franklin, who currently oversees 2 incredible restaurants in; The Public House in Paris and The Georgian in Harrods. However, he's best known as The King of Pies, having gone viral all around the world during lockdown when he was showcasing his creations from his …

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S3 Ep14: Chef Will Bowlby - Running A Failed 'European' Restaurant In Mumbai, Surviving An Attack On His Life From An Armed Stalker & Creating The Multi-Award Winning 'Kricket' Group! 39:31

4M ago39:31

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Today we're joined by the co-founder of the ridiculously successful Indian inspired restaurant group Kricket in Will Bowlby to hear about his incredible journey that's taken him from learning his craft under the legendary Rowley Leigh at Le Café Anglais to being given an incredible opportunity to go move to Mumbai to set up a European restaurant an…

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Episode 425: Garlicky Death Balls 2:14:16

4M ago2:14:16

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Happy New Year! We're back talking about where fancy cheeses & candles overlap, we're going to a robot food show (?), does Arby's sell whole unsliced 'roast beef' and what are the trends that came true last year? As always, find us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568 https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple…

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S3 Ep13: Jon Spiteri - The Genius Restaurateur On How He Created London's Great Restaurants Including; The French House, St John & Sessions Arts Club. 55:06

4M ago55:06

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Today we're joined by arguably the most successful restaurateur in the country in Jon Spiteri who has created such institutions as The French House in Soho, St John in Farringdon and latterly Sessions Arts Club. He takes us through his colourful career from working at Joe Allen's in the 70s as a waiter, to winning mixologist of the year in Australi…

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