The Nightcap
Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. After an 8 course taster at Salt, in Stratford Upon-Avon, a guest chef joins Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Head Chef at Salt) for a Nightcap. Candid conversations about life and food.
Thu, April 24, 2025
Borderless cuisine, Easter eggs & food influencers
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Borderless Cuisine, fusion food, Easter eggs, Roast lamb, sandwich fillings, food influencers/reviewers and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 17, 2025
Catey’s Noms 2025, Birria stews & Britain’s favourite cocktails
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Catey’s Nominations 2025, Birria stews, Salt & Malt Bristol, Britain’s favourite cocktails and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 10, 2025
Catey’s judging, humble/lavish pairings & kitchen smells
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Catey’s judging, Humble/lavish pairings, kitchen smells, cooking in NYC with Sat Bains and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 03, 2025
Simon at The Devonshire, Indonesian cuisine & Full Englishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Simon at The Devonshire, Indonesian cuisine, Tunworth Cheese, Full Englishes and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 27, 2025
Coffee clarification, elevated street food & knives
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Coffee clarification, elevated street food, more snacks, perfect UK 5 course dinner, knives and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 20, 2025
The HRC Show 2025, Future Menus 4 key trends & crushed pretzels
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul eats out at Wildmoor Oak, Eylstan Street and Trinity. The HRC Show 2025, Future Menus 4 key trends, Thomas Hine’s epic charity challenge, Top 5 Pasta dishes, crushed pretzels and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 13, 2025
What coffee is what? Toasties & Future Menus
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: What coffee is what? Toasties, Unilever Food Solutions partnership, future menus, food you’d happily never eat again and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 06, 2025
Sunday roast round Paul’s, rhubarb & bar snacks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Simon head’s to Paul’s for dinner, rhubarb, toffee sauces, hospitality at sporting venues, mint, bar snacks and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 27, 2025
Thieving Paul Foster, Notto & Cadbury’s Chocolate
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Reaction to the open letter from 70 female chefs, Notto, thieving Paul Foster, Cadbury’s chocolate bars and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 20, 2025
Sexism and the Hospitality Industry
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Laura Kimber, Head Chef at Salt, joins us to talk about Jason Atherton’s news article, sexism and the hospitality industry, top 5 sauces and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 13, 2025
The Michelin Awards 2025
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Michelin Awards 2025, Scones, Paul’s ultimate fantasy kitchen Chef Brigade and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 06, 2025
Michelin Star predictions 2025
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: UK Michelin Star predictions 2025, Top 5 Chef films/tv shows and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 30, 2025
Food content creators, Junior Bake Off and dinner at Roe
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Dinner at Roe, wine tasting, Junior Bake Off, Duck curry, “must follow” food content creators and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 23, 2025
Ikea meatballs, Falmouth & non-alcoholic drinks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Ikea meatballs, Si’s Falmouth trip and best non-alcoholic drinks and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 16, 2025
The Silver Spoon cookbook, soft play & 1 pot dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Silver Spoon cookbook, Paul and Emma Ainsworth acquire the St Enodoc Hotel, soft play, 1 pot dishes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 09, 2025
Xmas debrief, Abba & New Year’s resolutions
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Xmas debrief, Abba, Noble Rot, Paul back on James Martin’s show with Nathan Outlaw, New Year’s resolutions, Cadbury’s and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 19, 2024
How to make the perfect gravy for Christmas Day
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to make the perfect gravy for Christmas Day. Duck, Pigs in Blankets, Gail’s Mince Pies, Chocolate Boxes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 12, 2024
How to cook the perfect Roast Potatoes for Christmas Day
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook the perfect Roast Potatoes for Christmas Day. Simon’s trip to Padstow, Parsnips, mince pies, German markets, moving house and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 05, 2024
How to cook perfect Beef for Christmas Day
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook perfect Beef for Christmas Day. Yorkshire Puddings, Beef Wellington, Tinsel, Best Christmas foods and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 28, 2024
How to cook the perfect Turkey for Christmas
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook the perfect turkey for Christmas, best food and drink pairings and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 21, 2024
Opera Cakes, Soups & weird food combos
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Great British Bake Off Semi Finals, Opera Cakes, Fruity Entremet, Soups, Rotting Beef, weird food combos and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 14, 2024
The Devonshire, 70’s desserts & the Christmas buzz
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul has lunch at The Devonshire, 70’s desserts on Great British Bake Off, Traitors Board Game, Panettone, Christmas buzz and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 07, 2024
Customer Pet Peeves, Great British Bake Off & Fireworks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Great British Bake Off, sauces in restaurants, Chelsea Buns, fireworks, plumbers, customer pet peeves and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 31, 2024
Pumpkin dishes, Pastries & Minimum Wages
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Pumpkin dishes, best pastries, Michelin Awards move to Scotland, minimum wage increase, weaning and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 24, 2024
Paul’s trip to Venice, Listener Q’s & Fish Dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s trip to Venice with Unox, listener Q’s, fish dishes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 17, 2024
Purnell's, Dinner at Sat's, Cold cuts & Cars
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Purnell’s closes its doors, Paul eats at Sat Bains’, cold cuts, cars and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 10, 2024
Cycle Challenge Recap, Weaning & Veggies
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul recaps his epic London to Paris Cycle Challenge in aid of Farm Africa, Simon on weaning his son, Top 5 vegetables and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, September 25, 2024
On the eve of Paul's Cycle Challenge
Quick update Episode! Si and Paul catch-up on Tuesday 24th Sept, the night before Paul sets off on an epic London to Paris Cycle challenge, raising money for Farm Africa. The boys chat snacks, Pizza Hut, pace setting and GBBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 19, 2024
Paul's Cycle Challenge & All Inclusive Hotels
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s prepping for his cycle from London to Paris, in aid of Farm Africa. Plus, all inclusive hotels and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 29, 2024
Big Feastival 2024, Sharp's & Unwritten kitchen rules
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Big Feastival 2024, Sharp’s Silent Bistro, Shaun of the Dead, Unwritten Kitchen rules and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 22, 2024
Listener Q&A Special!
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: A Listener Q&A Special! The boys tackle, ideal guests, new restaurants they want to try, ick-factors, pet peeves, home comforts, broccoli stalks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 15, 2024
The Sardine Factory, Affogatos, & best soft drinks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Sardine Factory, crabbing, affogatos, tomatoes, riots, Big Feastival smoking stage, soft drinks and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 25, 2024
National Chef of the Year deep dive, The Bear Series 3 & Nuts
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: National Chef of the Year deep dive, competition in the kitchen, The Bear, nuts and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 18, 2024
Dishoom, The Tawny & Best Summer Dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Eshaan Akbar’s Hands Down Launch, Dishoom, DK Oyster in Mykonos, The Tawny, Best Summer Dishes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 11, 2024
The Cateys 2024, rogue food combos & James Martin shoutout
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Cateys 2024, Judging “Menu of the Year,” rogue food combos, James Martin shoutout, Yorkshire puddings, baked beans and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 04, 2024
Series 5, Bonus Ep 9 - Eshaan Akbar
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by comedian, writer, actor and Celebrity Masterchef contestant, Eshaan Akbar. On this episode: Eshaan’s relationship with food and the influence of his Mum on his passion for cooking, Celebrity Masterchef, similarities between being a stand-up and being a chef and how we can get culturally diverse food into our school canteens. Tonight’s episode was accompanied by a stunning bottle of Ridgeview’s Bloomsbury NV, which is available in Waitrose right now! Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 27, 2024
Series 5, Ep 8 - Sonal Clare
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by GQ Sommelier of the Year, Sonal Clare. On this episode: Our first ever sommelier guest, wine tasting, life at Purnell’s, The Wilderness, front of house vs kitchen staff and how to get the next generation into the hospitality industry. Tonight’s episode was beautifully paired with Ridgeview’s Sparkling Red Reserve. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 19, 2024
Series 5, Ep 7 - Andrew Sheridan & Sam Morgan
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Andrew Sheridan & Sam Morgan. On this episode: The business of setting up a restaurant, how to grow a group of restaurants and what meals do you have on your weekly rotation? Tonight’s episode washed down with beautiful bottle of Ridgeview’s Rosé de Noirs 2018. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 13, 2024
Series 5, Ep 6 - Adam Smith
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of Woven at Coworth Park, Adam Smith. On this episode: Woven, The Ritz, French cooking and the classics and tricks to get your kids to eat healthy food. Tonight’s episode was accompanied by a stunning drop of Ridgeview’s 2018 Blanc de Blancs. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 06, 2024
Developing your palette, stock making & Top 5 cheeses
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Developing your palette, bay leaves, stock making, Top 5 cheeses and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, May 31, 2024
Coffee subscriptions, School Dinner & Mince Dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Coffee subscriptions, school dinners, best mince dishes, Greek yoghurt and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 23, 2024
Heston on mental health, Condiments & Fly Fishing
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Table Talk Chef Alumni Fly Fishing, Heston Blumenthal on mental health, Manifest in Liverpool, How to Cook Properly Patreon, condiments, ginger and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 16, 2024
Si’s baby, Nightcap football bowl & Bananas
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Simon’s had a baby, Series 5 so far, Cov vs Utd, cooking at Gary Usher’s, Bananas, Guinness Nitrosurge, Cowboy Cat stories, Paul’s career game-changers and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 09, 2024
Series 5, Ep 5 - Richard Craven
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of The Royal Oak at Whatcote, Richard Craven. On this episode: Turning a local village pub into a Michelin Star Restaurant, working in South Africa and our chef’s earliest food memories - all swirled down with a delightful bottle of Ridgeview’s Fitzrovia Rosé. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 02, 2024
Series 5, Ep 4 - Tom Shepherd
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of Upstairs, and Great British Menu main course winner, Tom Shepherd. On this episode: Upstairs and how the family business came to be before the restaurant existed, working for Sat Baines, a lovely bottle of Ridgeview’s 2015 Blanc Noir and stories from hospitality shin-digs. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 25, 2024
Series 5, Ep 3 - Thom Bateman
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by social media powerhouse and Head Chef of The Flintlock, Thom Bateman. On this episode: Thom’s social media following, food content creation, social media trolls, a beautiful bottle of Ridgeview’s Cavendish and cooking for your kids. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 18, 2024
Series 5, Ep 2 - Tom Barnes
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by 2014 Roux Scholarship winner, Tom Barnes of Skof in Manchester, and formerly exec head chef of L’Enclume. On this episode: Tom’s new venture and what it takes to be a 3 star restaurant, a very special Ridgeview bottle and what the best thing about working in hospitality is. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 11, 2024
Series 5, Ep 1 - Michael Bremner
We are back for series 5. Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michael Bremner of 64 Degrees in Brighton plus Mardi Roberts from Ridgeview and Dan Wade from Table Talk Foundation. On this episode: Paul and Simon venture down to the Ridgeview estate to record this curtain raising episode of Series 5 in front of a small audience within the Sussex vineyard. They talk about small plates, designing tasting menus, how Ridge View came to be, getting kids into food, the Brighton food scene, toast PLUS questions from the audience, live! As per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook book recommendations. Thanks to Ridgeview Wines for providing us with tonight’s Nightcap. Visit their website - ridgeview.co.uk to find out more or to place your order. Also, thank you to tabletalk-foundation.com , who are on a mission to make every child happier and healthier through food education in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 21, 2024
Toad in the Hole, Condiments & Indian dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Nightcap Bowl - Cov vs Man Utd, Toad in the Hole, Condiments, charity bike rides, Indian dishes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 14, 2024
Salt’s new concept, The Sussex Showcase & French Classics
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Salt’s new concept, The Sussex Showcase, Meatballs, French Classics and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 07, 2024
Chocolate Bruce Cake, Gin tasting & rotten cheese
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Chocolate Bruce Cake, labelling tubs, Gin tasting, rotten cheese, guest chef nights and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 29, 2024
The Pearly Queen, The Brace Bridge & Fish n Chips
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Pearly Queen, The Brace Bridge, Herb Oil, Flooding, Fish n Chips, Croissants and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 22, 2024
Weather, Vietnamese, Italian Pasta Pizza’s & top food’s not to be messed with
Weather, Vietnamese, Italian Pasta Pizza’s & top food’s not to be messed with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 15, 2024
Restaurant Ick-Factors, Paul in Tuscany, Valentine’s Day & Pancakes
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Restaurant Ick-Factors, Paul cooks dinner with James Golding in Tuscany, Si goes to Morocco, Valentine’s Day, Pancakes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 08, 2024
Michelin 2024, Gordon Ramsey’s Hospital Road & Pies
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul opens up on Michelin 2024, Gordon Ramsey’s Hospital Road, Hanbao in Birmingham, Top 5 pies and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 25, 2024
Cannolis, Sopressini & Paul’s ultimate 5 course meal
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Cannolis, Sopressini, Listener Q’s, Paul’s ultimate 5 course meal (and which chef he wants to cook each course!) Plus, chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 18, 2024
The Bear, King Pot Noodles & bucket list restaurants
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Bear, making mistakes, King Pot Noodles, scrambled eggs, bucket list restaurants and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 11, 2024
Last meal at Le Gavroche, Omelettes & Top 5 Greens
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul goes to Le Gavroche, Raby Hunt & SY23 news, omelettes, trains, Top 5 Greens and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 04, 2024
Edinburgh, Cookbooks & Food Trends of 2023
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Cookbooks for Christmas: Slow Food Fast Cars by Massimo Bottura & A Rural Cook by Richard Craven. Edinburgh, favourite food trends of 2023 and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 21, 2023
Medlar Jelly, New Tattoos, Paul’s Pasta book & Xmas Songs
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Medlar Jelly, New Tattoos, Fallow, How to cook pasta properly and Christmas Songs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 14, 2023
Guinness, Hanbao & Christmas movies
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Guinness, Hanbao, listener messages, Christmas movies and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 07, 2023
Christmas roast dinner essentials, traditions & medlar update
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s nightmare night, Christmas roast dinner essentials, Christmas Traditions, Medlar update, merchandise and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 30, 2023
Medlars, James’ Knappett’s Kitchen Table & Cakes
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul bletts Si’s Medlars, Kitchen Table with James Knappett, Dolmio Carbonara Bake, Christmas trees, cakes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 23, 2023
Paul, the Social Media Influencer of the Year
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul wins the social media influencer of the year at The Staff Canteen Awards. Si has a night away at The Bulls Head in Holymoorside. Bakewell Tarts, staff food and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 09, 2023
Milk Deliveries, Booking Systems & Childhood Meals
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Milk deliveries, booking systems, childhood dinners, turning veg, spag bols and Sunday Roasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 02, 2023
Is Gordon Ramsey the David Beckham of chefs?
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Halloween food, David Beckham, Gordon Ramsey’s foreword for Paul’s book, the worst kitchen jobs and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 26, 2023
Paul’s trip to Morocco, William Sitwell reviews Grassfed and Top 5 biscuits
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: News of the new Nightcap Podcast Series in partnership with Ridge View Wines and Table Talk Foundation, Paul’s trip to Morocco, William Sitwell reviews Grassfed, Staff Canteen Social Media Award and Top 5 biscuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 19, 2023
Big Feastival 2023 Special, with Jude Kereama
This week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) are Live at Big Feastival 2023, joined on The Exchange stage by award winning head chef at one of Cornwall’s best restaurants, Kota, and winner of Great British Menu in 2021 - Jude Kereama. They chat about under-rated and over-rated kitchen trends and ingredients. Plus, the return Boiling Point and some cooking hacks and myths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 12, 2023
National Chef of the Year judging, Fridges & best things on toast
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: National Chef of the Year judging, Paul’s trip to Nottingham, see through fridges, things on toast and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 05, 2023
BBC Boiling Point Special with Philip Barantini and Ellis Barrie
This week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) are in Manchester at BBC studios to talk to Philip Barantini (BAFTA nominated Director) and Ellis Barrie (Chef Consultant) during production of the new BBC series Boiling Point, starring Stephen Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 28, 2023
Paul judges at the World steak Challenge, changing menus & bad chain restaurants
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul judges at the World steak Challenge in Amsterdam, changing menus, the worst chain restaurants and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 14, 2023
The Nightcap at The Home of Food Festival 2023
This week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) are at The Home of Food Festival 2023, Lord's Cricket Ground. Simon & Paul are joined by resident chef, at Lord's, Tommy Banks as he embarks on the first festival of its kind at the home of Cricket. We also chat to Tom Shepherd of Upstairs, Will & Jack of Fallow and Alex Bond of Alchemilla & Mollis in Nottingham. Topics include, a dedication to Sat Bains, Great British Menu, Joe Root's love of prawns and what cricketers actually eat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 07, 2023
Interlude, Paul makes The Daily Mail and Top 5 Cookbooks!
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Interlude, Gravetye Manor, Paul’s egg hack on The Daily Mail and Top 5 Cookbooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 31, 2023
Big Feastival, Wing Fest Birmingham, Overrated Trends
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Big Feastival, Wing Fest Birmingham, Overrated Trends and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 24, 2023
Strakers, Perilla, James Martin and Top 5 fish list
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Strakers, Perilla, James Martin, Levi Roots, Big Feastival announcement and Top 5 fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 17, 2023
Marco Pierre White; Service & company over taste, suppliers and best food TV shows
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Marco Pierre White and the importance of service and company over taste, trusting suppliers, cooking shows and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 10, 2023
Vegan protestors, Adam Smith collab and Kimchi cocktails
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Vegan protestors, Adam Smith collab, Kimchi cocktails and the best places to eat in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 03, 2023
Grassfed launches! Cameras in kitchens & kitchen equipment
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Grassfed launch, cameras in kitchens, equal opportunities and kitchen equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 27, 2023
Minimum spend in restaurants, Marcus Wareing & under-rated ingredients
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Minimum spend in restaurants, Marcus Wareing, Pizza Express and under-rated ingredients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 20, 2023
Whisky tastings, Pasta festivals & local restaurants
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Whisky tastings, Pasta festivals, local restaurants and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 13, 2023
Chat GPT menu, Whatley Manor & Takeaways
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Chat GPT menu, Whatley Manor, Takeaways and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 06, 2023
David Chang's hot take, Pub in the Park, Hangover cures & Sandwiches
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: David Chang's hot take, Paul at Pub in the Park, new hangover cure and Si’s Top 5 sandwiches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 29, 2023
John Mountain bans Vegans, Grassfed, Top 5 cuts of meat
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: John Mountain bans Vegans, Grassfed, Top 5 cuts of meat and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 22, 2023
Top 100 at The National Restaurants Awards, Greek Food & Top 5 Nightcap Podcast moments
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Top 100 Restaurants in the UK, Carter’s moves to Evesham for the Summer, Greek Food and Top 5 Nightcap Podcast moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 08, 2023
Duck necks, Frog’s legs, Kitchen Pet Peeves & melting Chocolate
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Duck necks, Frog’s legs, Kitchen Pet Peeves and melting Chocolate and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 01, 2023
Cost of living meals, Coventry woes & Top 5 Chocolate bars
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Cost of livings meals, One pot dishes, Paul’s day at Wembley, Si’s Top 5 Chocolate bars and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 25, 2023
Protesters at Adam’s, Death of Desserts & Paul’s most overrated ingredients
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s off to Wembley, Protesters at Adam’s, Are puddings dying out, Paul’s overrated ingredients and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 18, 2023
AI in hospitality, job vacancies, and greatest meals ever
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Job vacancies, can AI help or hinder the industry? Warwickshire scones, Si’s Top 5 meals ever and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 11, 2023
Farm Africa Football, Cov God Cakes & Top 5 Puddings
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Farm Africa Football, Cov God Cakes, Top 5 Puddings and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 04, 2023
Non-paying Customers, Hangover meals and local heritage dishes
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Non-paying customers, Stratford Upon Avon dishes, Simon’s Top 5 Hangover Meals and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 27, 2023
Simon Wood’s Butter, Cereal & Paul being a Top C***
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Simon Wood’s Butter-gate, Top 5 Cereals, Top C***, cooking geese and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 20, 2023
Paul’s weekend food tour, Top 5 beer moments & Bombay Mix
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul returns to Tuddenham Mill, Royal Oak at Whatcote, Angel in Suffolk, Toffs in Solihull, Si’s Top 5 Beer (moments) and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 13, 2023
The GQ’s, Midsummer House, Cygnet at The Swann & Top 5 Crisps
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Gordon at the GQ’s, Midsummer House, The Cygnet at The Swan, Paul’s Top 5 Crisps, Google London HQ and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 06, 2023
Brooklyn Beckham’s Cork, Crisps, Merch & First Jobs
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Brooklyn Beckham cooking corks, Crisps, Carter’s, new merchandise, first jobs and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 30, 2023
The Michelin Awards, Tattoos & Fast Food
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Michelin Awards, Tattoos, Fast Food, Ben Foster and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 23, 2023
Power cuts, Anniversaries, dirty spoons & robot waiters
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Power cuts, Salt’s 6 year Anniversary, Dirty spoons, robot waiters and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 16, 2023
Kitchen wounds, un-sanitary guests, crabs and more Michelin predictions
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Kitchen wounds, un-sanitary guests, Paul and Simon’s big night in, crabs, photo shoots and more Michelin predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 09, 2023
Michelin Star Predictions, Coffee & Clarkson’s Farm
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Michelin Star Predictions, Caffè Nero & Starbucks expansions, Listener correspondence, Clarkson’s Farm and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 02, 2023
Sushi, wine tasting, swear jars and drains
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Sushi, Wine tasting, Swear Jars, humbling jobs and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 23, 2023
“When in Rome,” Paul’s culinary trek and Pancake Day!
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul heads to Rome to eat and drink everything in sight, Pancake Day and the best toppings and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 16, 2023
Pasta deep dive, Valentine’s Day and cooking spoons
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Valentine’s Day, Pasta deep dive, Cooking spoons and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 09, 2023
Dirty Dancing with Tom Brown, Gary Usher's £19.95 burger + listener's questions!
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Gary Usher’s £19.95 burger, Dinner at Fallow, listener questions, cowboy stories, and chewing the industry fat. Plus, Paul and Tom Brown go Dirty Dancing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 02, 2023
Tik Tok trolls, Tomato Carbonara and the new Boiling Point new series
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The New York Time and tomato carbonara, Paul’s Tik Tok trolls, cooking rice perfectly, the new Boiling Point series with Stephen Graham and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 26, 2023
Bad press, Sartoria, Italian cuisine and rhubarb
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: BBC and Guardian articles that slammed the kitchen environment, lunch and Sartoria, Italian cuisine and Rhubarb (the early year saviour). Plus chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 19, 2023
Breakfast Caviar, Pasta Water and the Energy Crisis
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Caviar for breakfast, pasta water, energy crisis, media hype, flatbreads and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 12, 2023
The Menu (Film), Noma, Dry January and Straws
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: New film -The Menu (starring Ralph Fiennes & Anya Taylor-Joy), Noma closing til 2025, single use plastics, dry January and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 05, 2023
New Year, new weekly podcast!
Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Christmas in the industry, Thai food, batches vs rolls, Paul’s new toy and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 16, 2022
Series 4, Ep 8 - Adam Woodyatt
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by gin maker, celebrity Masterchef contestant and actor, who arguably plays one of the most famous characters on UK television (Ian Beale), Adam Woodyatt. On today’s episode: Food in all facets of Adam’s life, from the set of Eastenders to the I’m a Celeb castle. Motor homes, food festivals PLUS Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 09, 2022
Series 4, Ep 7 - Nathan Davies
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Head Chef and Owner of SY23 in Aberystwyth and 2022 GBM banquet finalist, Mr Nathan Davies. On today’s episode: Refurbs and restarts, cooking over flames and what makes the perfect BBQ, Nathan’s Great British Menu triumph at the 2022 banquet PLUS, as per - Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight.s Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 02, 2022
Series 4, Ep 6 - James Golding
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined Group Chef Director at The Pig Hotels, and Sunday Brunch regular, Mr James Golding. On today’s episode: Foraging, hunting and preparing animals, judging food competitions PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight.s Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 19, 2022
Series 4, Ep 5 - Lee Westcott
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Starred Chef, Lee Westcott. On today’s episode: Staffing issues in the industry, Lee & Paul’s trip to Mexico, Lee’s plans for 2022 PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 12, 2022
Series 4, Ep 4 - Elly Wentworth
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined Head Chef at The Angel in Dartmouth and Masterchef the Professionals finalist, Elly Wentworth. On today’s episode: The future of food, Masterchef the Professionals PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 05, 2022
Series 4, Ep 3 - Ben Foster
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Watford & England Goalkeeper, YouTube and arguably the nation’s most famous amateur cyclist (… and former chef at Cafe Rouge) Ben Foster. On today’s episode: Footballers and their diets. Tips and bonuses in football and in restaurants PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 28, 2022
Series 4, Ep 2 - Tom Booton
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the youngest head chef in the history of The Grill at the Dorchester and The Chef to Watch Winner at the National Restaurant Awards 2021, it’s Tom Booton. On today’s episode: The history of The Dorchester, being a young chef, restaurant mark-ups, Salt Bae’s receipt PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fri, April 22, 2022
Series 4, Ep 1 - Glynn Purnell
We are back for a brand new series! Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Chef and Brummie legend, Glynn Purnell. On today’s episode: The Birmingham food scene through the years, Glynn’s new venture in Henley-in-Arden PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not visit their website www.gusbourne.com to find out more or to place your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 13, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 14 (May 13th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Tricking kids into eating healthy food, best cookbooks, drugs in the kitchen, getting your head out of work, crumpets and more cereal chat. Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 06, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 13 (May 6th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - TV appearances, food we've never tried, private cheffing, shop bought vs homemade and googling skills. Plus, your Cowboy Stories! Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 22, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 12 (April 22nd 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - 6 UK restaurants in a Super League, venison/game, Snackmasters, Nutella, salt/pepper pots and more cereal chat. Plus, a bumper edition of Cowboy Stories! Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 15, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 11 (April 15th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Sustainability in the kitchen and in the sea, menu buzzwords, crisp flavours, peanut butter, chef attire and more cereal chat. Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 08, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 10 (8th April 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Solo dining, trial shifts, charge-backs to horrible diners, exotic meat, cannabis cooking and more cereal chat. Plus, your Cowboy Stories! Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 01, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 9 (1st April 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Faddy techniques, home cooked meals, kitchen music, Anthony Bourdain, more cereal chat. Plus, your Cowboy Stories! Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, March 24, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 8 (March 24th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Cocktails, stock, caviar, desert island dishes, more cereal chat. Plus, your Cowboy Stories! Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 18, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 7 (March 18th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Unpopular opinions, dish designing methods, S Club 7, celebs in the dining room and the Best UK chefs under 30! Plus, your Cowboy Stories! Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 11, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 6 (March 11th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Restaurant decor, best non-Michelin meals, customer complaints and alternate careers! Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 04, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 5 (March 4th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Favourite sauces, best cuisines, worst kitchen prep jobs, comfort food, cereal and blogging! Keep them coming as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, February 24, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 4 (Feb 24th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Kitchen department divides, front of house staff skills, Gordon Ramsey's interview with the Chancellor and reactions to strange movie endings! Keep them coming as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 18, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 3 (Feb 18th 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Kitchen punch-ups, cowboy methods, deep fat fryers and sourdoughs. Keep them coming as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, February 11, 2021
The Nightcap Special - The Burnt Chef Project
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, to talk about mental health in the hospitality industry and the services the The Burnt Chef Project provide for workers in the field. Plus, we have boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Please do rate and review, it helps spread the word! Send us your questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, January 28, 2021
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 2 (28th Jan 2021)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - lip-syncing in the kitchen, mental health in the industry and how we've coped with lockdown. Keep them coming as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 03, 2020
Niall Keating
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by 2 Star Michelin Head Chef at Whatley Manor, Niall Keating. On today’s episode: Getting your 2nd Michelin Star, what it’s like working in the industry overseas PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Please do rate and review, it helps spread the word! Send us your questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 26, 2020
Tony Parkin
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Head Chef at the Tudor Room, Great Fosters Hotel, Tony Parkin. On today’s episode: The social lives of chefs, Tony obtaining the quickest Michelin Star ever PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Please do rate and review, it helps spread the word! Send us your questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 19, 2020
Matt Gillan
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by GBM winner, Matt Gillan. On today’s episode: Investors vs Kickstarters, starting a family and bringing up kids whilst working in the industry PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Please do rate and review, it helps spread the word! Send us your questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 12, 2020
Tommy Banks
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef and multiple GBM winner, Tommy Banks. On today’s episode: Takeaway boxes, adjusting to life in restaurants under Covid conditions, running restaurants as family PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Please do rate and review, it helps spread the word! Send us your questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, September 24, 2020
The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 1 (Sept 24th 2020)
Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered from the latest Covid rules/regs to funny stories from the kitchen. Keep them coming as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 20, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Ugly Delicious, Steak
This week, Ugly Delicious, Steak. David Chang provides us with an examination of the culture surrounding steak. David compares steakhouses in Japan, Australia, and the United States. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 13, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Julie & Julia
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Julie & Julia. Oscar nominated film from 2009 documents the true stories of Julia Childs (Meryl Streep), in her pursuit of understanding French cuisine for the American audience, and Julie Powell (Amy Adams), a blogger from Queens who cooks 524 of Julia’s recipes in 1 year. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, August 06, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Chef’s Table, Fäviken.
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Chef’s Table, Fäviken. Episode 6 of Season 1, of the Netflix series, follows Magnus Nilsson in one of the most remote and coveted restaurants in the world, located in Åre Municipality, Jämtland, Sweden. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 30, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Street Food Latin America
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Street Food Latin America, Ep1, S2 - Beunos Aires, Argentina. From Choripáns and Fugazzeta to cheesy tortillas - Ep1, S2 of the Netflix series shows us the traditions and tastes of the glorious street food of the Argentinian Capital, including Pato Rodriguez’s market stall in the centre of the city. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 23, 2020
The Nightcap Special - Curtis Duffy
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by 3 Michelin starred chef Curtis Duffy, via Zoom in Chicago. After The Nightcap Film Club showcased "For Grace" this summer, Curtis reached out to chat to the guys about the documentary, his new restaurant "Ever," wearing a helmet on your motorcycle and his love of MnM's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 16, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Waiting...
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Waiting… - 2004 film starring Ryan Reynolds. The film depicts the hilarity and chaos of a busy American Steakhouse, featuring all of your classic/stereotypical kitchen and front of house staff. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 09, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Chef
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Chef - 2014 film centred around Karl (John Favreau) an established chef who breaks-away from his stale restaurant to travel across America with his best mate and 10 year old son, selling sandwiches from a truck. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, July 02, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - For Grace
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, For Grace - 2015 documentary that tells the story of Chef Curtis Duffy as he begins to open a new restaurant Chicago. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, June 24, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Burnt
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Burnt - 2015 film starring Bradley Cooper as a world renowned chef, striving for his 3rd star whilst battling addiction. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 18, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Ratatouille
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Ratatouille, the Disney/Pixar classic from 2007. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 11, 2020
The Nightcap Film Club - Chef’s Table, Alinea.
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander watch, review and debate a classic film/tv/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, it's S2 E1 of Chef's Table, an Emmy award winning documentary series on Netflix. This episode features Grant Achatz and his journey in and out of the industry. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 30, 2020
Aktar Islam
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED AND NO LOCKDOWN RULES WERE IN PLACE. Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by multiple award-winning Michelin starred chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Aktar Islam. On today’s episode: Growing up in pubs and restaurants, Paul & Aktar going head to head on Great British Menu PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 23, 2020
Tom Sellers
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Starred Head Chef of Restaurant Story, Tom Sellers. On today’s episode: Pairing music with food, food critics and reviews PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 16, 2020
Johnny Godden
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the founder of infamous The Flying Fish and possible the most mentioned man in Series 1 and 2 of The Nightcap, Johnny Godden. On today’s episode: Life of the supplier and their relationships with chefs, sourcing sustainable produce PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, April 09, 2020
Josh Eggleton
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by two time Great British Menu heat winner and Chef owner of Michelin Starred pub, The Pony & Trap, its Josh Eggleton. On today’s episode: Josh’s growing empire, working with your siblings, mental health and wellbeing in the industry PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. INSTA / TWITTER - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, March 12, 2020
Please wash your hands before you listen to this Podcast.
How is the Coronavirus affecting the industry? An update from Paul & Simon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 19, 2019
The Christmas Special 2019 with Michael O’Hare
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin starred chef and the man behind the curtain, it's Michael O’Hare. On today’s special: Christmas dinner, the tricks the traps and the traditions. The impact of Christmas on the catering industry and some chat about guilty pleasures. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, December 05, 2019
Ashley Palmer-Watts
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by a man who has been an integral part of Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck Group for the past twenty years and is now responsible for two-starred restaurant Dinner by Heston, its Ashley Palmer-Watts. On today’s episode: Where cooking meets science, theatre of food at The Fat Duck Group and Paul & Ashley’s Kilimanjaro expedition. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 28, 2019
Lisa Allen
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Executive Chef of Michelin starred Northcote, and GBM winner & judge, Lisa Allen. On today’s episode: Taking the reins over a restaurant that already has a star, going from a contestant to a judge on Great British Menu and some cookery school chat too. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 21, 2019
Alex James
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by award winning cheese maker, food writer and host of one of the country’s biggest food and music festivals… he also plays bass in Blur, Alex James. On today’s episode: Food festivals and doing demos in front of crowds, eating Michelin level food from the punters perspective and some proper cheese chat. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths. PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 14, 2019
Tom Brown
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the highest scoring chef in 2017 Great British Menu series and recent winner of Best London Restaurant at the AA Awards, Tom Brown. On today’s episode: Going solo and owning your first restaurant, the role that mentors Sat Bains and Nathan Outlaw have played in Paul and Tom’s careers, plus some more Great British Menu chat. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. www.patreon.com/thenightcap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, November 07, 2019
Gary Usher
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by award winning restaurateur and crowdfunding king, Gary Usher. This week: Gary’s Channel 4 documentary “The Rebel Chef: My Restaurant Revolution,” crowdfunding, opening up restaurants in run down areas and Twitter’s impact on the industry. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 31, 2019
Adam Bateman
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Catey nominated development chef, Adam Bateman. This week: Life of the development chef, the trails and tribulations of high end restaurants in high end hotels and some of the abuse our chefs have encountered in their careers. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 24, 2019
Paul Ainsworth
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the Michelin Star and two time 2019 Catey winner, Paul Ainsworth. This week: The Cateys 2019, cooking for vegetarian and vegan diets and Paul Ainsworth’s famous fairground themed dessert from GBM. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, October 17, 2019
Daniel Clifford
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by 2 time Great British Menu Winner and Head Chef at the 2 Michelin Star Midsummer House, Daniel Clifford. This week: Cookbooks, The Great British Men: Paul vs Daniel in 2012, where they met. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wed, October 16, 2019
Season 2 is coming....
Season 2 is coming, come say hi on INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 20, 2019
Aaron Mulliss
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by former Head Chef at 2 Michelin Star restaurant The Hand & Flowers, Aaron Mulliss. This week: Modern cooking techniques and how The Hand and Flowers use them in the World’s first 2 star pub. Plus, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Get your free signed menu: PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 13, 2019
Tim Allen
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Tim Allen of the Flitch of Bacon in Essex. This week: The trials & tribulations of sourcing the best produce, ingredients that Paul & Tim dislike along with TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & some home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, June 06, 2019
Paul Welburn
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Paul Welburn of the Oxford Kitchen. This week: Both Paul Foster and Welburn talk of getting their Michelin Stars on the same day, chefs lifestyles and the unusual hours, staff dinners, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 30, 2019
Pete Sanchez
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Pete Sanchez, from Casamia in Bristol. This week: Pete & Paul travel to Finland and eat “the best meal they’ve ever had.” Food vs art, the boundaries of food. Trials & tribulations of setting up your own restaurant, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. SUPPORT US ON PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 23, 2019
Simon Hulstone
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Simon Hulstone from The Elephant in Torquay. This week: Romance vs reality of “growing your own.” Does kitchen banter go too far? Shouting in the kitchen, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 16, 2019
Frances Atkins
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Frances Atkins of The Yorke Arms near Harrogate. This week: The Great British Menu TV experience, male & female perspectives of the industry, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 09, 2019
Brad Carter
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Brad Carter from Carters of Moseley in Birmingham. This week: Getting your first Michelin Star, cooking for people with allergies, portion sizes, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & staff dinners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thu, May 02, 2019
Calum Franklin
Calum Franklin. Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Calum, who became insta-famous by reimagining old pie recipes and posting them online. He resides at the Holborn Dining Room in London. This week: What does it take to get a Michelin Star? Is TripAdvisor good for the industry? Plus, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & Take That. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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