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Borough Talks

Borough Market
Borough Market
Matcha
Cheese
Sustainability
Arepa
Jenki
Christmas
Italian Cuisine
Seafood
La Pepiá
Food Experience
Caribbean Cuisine
Food
Colombian Coffee
Salsa
Venezuelan Culture
Corn
Coffee
Community
Malaysian Cuisine

On Borough Talks, we bring you real stories from inside London’s oldest food market. Speaking with the traders and chefs who bring the market to life, we explore big ideas, bold food, and share a few secrets along the way. Hosted by author and food writer Giulia Crouch.

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Samantha Lim, co-owner of Elliot’s, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the restaurant’s legendary Isle of Mull cheese puffs and chat about the appeal of simple, seasonal cooking, the evolution of low-intervention wines, and her love-hate relationsh... more

Bill Oglethorpe, founder of Kappacasein, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of his Bermondsey-made Alpine cheeses and chat about becoming a “qualified peasant” in Switzerland, why the cheesemaker’s craft is about guiding rather than mastering, ... more

Monika Linton, founder of the highly influential Brindisa shop and restaurant, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of Iberian products and tapas dishes and discuss her passion for Spanish cuisine, the gradual evolution of the British palate, and... more

Thea Wunderer, founder of Alpine Deli, imports products from South Tyrol, a mountainous province in the far north of Italy. She joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of cured meats and discuss the unique food culture of her home region, her enduri... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Oglethorpe
Founder of Kappacasein Dairy, Borough Market's renowned toasty and raclette chef
Kappacasein Dairy
Episode: Kappacasein: The life of the cheesemaker
Monika Linton
Founder of Brindisa, an influential company in introducing Spanish cuisine to the UK
Brindisa
Episode: Brindisa: The rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine
Thea Wunderer
Founder of Alpine Deli at Borough Market, offering flavors of South Tyrol.
Alpine Deli
Episode: Alpine Deli: The unique food of South Tyrol
Bronwen Percival
Expert on British cheese and representative of Neal's Yard Dairy
Neal's Yard Dairy
Episode: Neal's Yard Dairy: The fragile beauty of British cheese
Cián Ó Cinnéide
Cheesemonger at Neal's Yard Dairy
Neal's Yard Dairy
Episode: Neal's Yard Dairy: The fragile beauty of British cheese
Claudia Boyer
Co-founder of Jenki, a matcha bar and a pioneer of London's matcha scene
Jenki
Episode: Jenki: The magic of matcha
Ewa Weremij
Founder of Bianca Mora, specializing in authentic Italian food products, particularly from Emilia-Romagna.
Bianca Mora
Episode: Bianca Mora: A journey to Emilia-Romagna
Eduardo Florez
Founder of the Colombian Coffee Company
Colombian Coffee Company
Episode: The Colombian Coffee Company: The light and dark of coffee
Worawan Komann
Owner of Khanom Krok and Raya, known for her expertise in Thai street food and cooking
Khanom Krok, Raya
Episode: Khanom Krok: A taste of Thailand

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Giulia Crouch
Host of Borough Talks

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#122
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#177
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#229
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#37
Israel/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#114
Argentina/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#193
Norway/Arts/Food

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Brindisa: The rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine
Q: Did you have to do a lot of explaining in the early days?
Yes, there was quite a lot of prejudice towards Spanish cheese, and people had no understanding of what it was.
Brindisa: The rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine
Q: What made you think, I want to bring this food back to the UK and start a business?
Monika expresses her love for Spanish food and notes the diversity of the regions, which inspired her to introduce it to the UK.
Brindisa: The rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine
Q: So I'm really intrigued to know how you became so interested in Spanish food in the first place?
Monika mentions her early education where she chose Spanish over German, and her subsequent experience living in Catalonia strengthened her interest.
Alpine Deli: The unique food of South Tyrol
Q: What were some of the biggest challenges in the early days? Were there any huge mistakes that you made?
Luckily, not really. Maybe I move a little bit slow, but secure.
Alpine Deli: The unique food of South Tyrol
Q: How do you think the landscape of South Tyrol and where it's located kind of influences its cuisine?
The food is much more rich than in Southern Italy, where you have classic Mediterranean dishes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borough Talks

What is Borough Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on London's oldest food market, inviting traders, chefs, and producers to share their stories, craft, and the ideas shaping the market's vibrant food culture. Episodes often explore artisanal techniques, sourcing and sustainability, regional influences, and the daily rhythms behind beloved market staples—from cheese and cured meats to regional specialties and innovative street-food concepts. A notable strength is the candid storytelling that combines personal journeys with practical insights about running small food businesses in a historic urban setting, offering listeners a front-row seat to the commercial and creative forces that keep the market buzzing. The format tends to blend deep-dive profiles with conversations ab... more

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1. Bill Oglethorpe
2. Monika Linton
3. Thea Wunderer
4. Bronwen Percival
5. Cián Ó Cinnéide
6. Claudia Boyer
7. Ewa Weremij
8. Eduardo Florez

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