13 Apr 2019

Dream dishes in an imaginary restaurant: 'Off Menu'

From The Podcast Hour, 12:50 pm on 13 April 2019
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If you could eat anything at all...yes, anything...what would your dream meal be?!

It's the simple question that British comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster pose to their guests in 'Off Menu', as they ask diners at their imaginary restaurant to choose their favourite starter, main, side dish, drink and dessert.

The format's not just a great way to unlock stories of memorable meals and dream dishes- it also takes in tales about travel, and talks about how setting, and ambience, and the people you're eating with, all play a part in forming these memories.

Tom Kerridge is a celebrity chef with a lovely West Country accent and several Michelin stars to his name and the first chef they've had as a guest on the show. He also used to be a self-confessed 'lump' who's now 70 kilos lighter, and has sworn off carbs and alcohol (although he will sometimes swallow his principles!).

James Acaster and Ed Gamble speak to chef Tom Kerridge on the 'Off Menu' podcast (produced by Plosive Productions).