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Breaking Bread Birmingham

Breaking Bread Podcast
Birmingham
Whisky
Hospitality Industry
Colmore Food Festival 2025
Michelin Star
Restaurant Industry
Culinary Challenges
Food Business
Pizza
Jewellery Quarter
Food Trends
Brexit
Cost Of Living
Energy Prices
Hospitality
Food Scene Transformation
Birmingham Artisan Market
Purnell's
Whiskey
Great British Menu

Welcome to Breaking Bread Birmingham, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of our beloved city. We are your hosts, Liam and Carl, two food-obsessed friends on a mission to uncover the hidden gems, culinary wonders, and untold stories that make Birmingham’s food scene genuinely exceptional. So join us on this mouthwatering adventure as we explore the city’s food ... more

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Love Birmingham? This one's for you. We sit down for lunch at the brilliant Alfred Works in Digbeth with one of the city's biggest champions, Amy- Bab About Town, to talk about her favourite places to eat and drink, the hidden gems she thinks deserve... more

In this episode, we sit down with Bex and Sarah, founders of Makers of Hospitality, to talk about how they turned The Wildmoor Oak into one of the most popular pubs around, known for outstanding home-cooked food, legendary Sunday roasts, and genuinel... more

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’Tis the season for festive chaos, bad decisions, and crumbs everywhere.Foka Wolf and Tat Vision are back—those self-appointed ministers of mayhem—returning with their annual Christmas charity cabaret built around Britain’s greatest invention: the hu... more

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Hospitality is unlike any other industry.

It gives people purpose, creativity, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging you rarely find anywhere else. Lifelong friendships are formed in kitchens and behind bars. For many, it’s a home.

But it can also t... more

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Recent Guests

Foka Wolf
Performer and co-host of the Crisp Mass event
Episode: You've Never Seen A Comedy Christmas Night Like This With Foka Wolf & Tat Vision
Tat Vision
Performer and co-host of the Crisp Mass event
Episode: You've Never Seen A Comedy Christmas Night Like This With Foka Wolf & Tat Vision
Matt Loughrey
Partnerships Manager for The Burnt Chef Project, former hotelier
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Episode: Every Hospitality Worker Needs to Hear This- The Burnt Chef Project
Tony Pancakes
Distiller at Spirit of Birmingham
Spirit of Birmingham
Episode: Once Upon A Time In Birmingham... The Story Of Brum's First Whiskey
Chef Lewis Walker
Chef at University College Birmingham
University College Birmingham
Episode: Want to Work in Hospitality? Hear How UCB Will Make You Industry-Ready
Matt Wilden
Head chef at Polly, known for creating outstanding pizzas and engaging in culinary pop-ups.
Polly
Episode: Aspiring Chefs: Want to Know How to Make It? Matt Wilden’s Story Will Show You the Way!
Louisa Ellis
A talented chef with a focus on private dining and experiences on MasterChef and Great British Menu.
Episode: Chef Louisa Ellis: How To Become A Successful Chef On Your Own Terms

Hosts

Liam
Host of Breaking Bread Birmingham, co-hosts with a focus on Birmingham's food and drink scene.
Carl
Co-host with Liam, exploring Birmingham's culinary landscape and local producers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Brilliant - nothing like it out there

    Charming, informative and affirming. The passion that Liam and Carl have for their local food and drink scene is incredible. A cheat code to the Brum hospitality scene.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hjjendit
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great to have them back

    Great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    craig ramone
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Yes Bab!

    If you’ve ever wondered why there’s such a buzz around the UK’s second city - Birmingham - then you need to listen to this podcast. Carl and Liam are the perfect ambassadors for Birmingham, showcasing everything that is great about the city through the lens of its ever-growing food. All episodes have been enjoyable, but I particularly enjoyed the chats with Alex Claridge from The Wilderness and Purnell’s Head Chef, Luke Butcher. This show is a must-listen for anyone who loves food and culture - ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benjoama
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Breaking Bread Podcast

    An informative, relaxed and entertaining podcast covering Birmingham’s ever growing food scene. Well worth a listen. Great stuff lads! Mirabel was yet another superb listen. 🤠

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garbo1960
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Love Mikes episode!

    Love Canary & Kitchen best food ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda888
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Food-focused conversations with strong community vibes
Guests span hospitality pros, distilleries, and local creators
Great showcase of Birmingham's evolving culinary scene
Energetic, friendly hosts who clearly love the city's food culture
Highly actionable insights for aspiring guests and sponsors

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#63
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#49
South Korea/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Chef Louisa Ellis: How To Become A Successful Chef On Your Own Terms
Q: What did you learn from your experiences on MasterChef?
It taught me to cook under pressure and to accept that making mistakes is part of the learning process.
Chef Louisa Ellis: How To Become A Successful Chef On Your Own Terms
Q: What was it that made you want to get into food?
I loved cooking at home; it was my freedom as a kid and allowed me to express myself.
Ed & Neil: How To Build A Successful Restaurant Group One Venue At A Time
Q: How did you learn about running a restaurant?
Both Ed and Neil learned through experience while working in various local restaurants before starting their own.
Ed & Neil: How To Build A Successful Restaurant Group One Venue At A Time
Q: Why Birmingham?
Neil shares that he came for university originally and decided to work in hospitality instead, while Ed moved from Scotland after meeting someone who was relocating to Birmingham.
How Amy Built Birmingham’s Ultimate Whisky Haven – A Must-Watch for Whisky Enthusiasts!
Q: What is your favorite food destination?
I really enjoyed Porto for its culinary scene.

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What is Breaking Bread Birmingham about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, Birmingham-focused food podcast that spotlights the city's growing culinary scene through conversations with chefs, hospitality professionals, and local makers. Episodes frequently cover running pubs, food and drink entrepreneurship, community-driven events, and mental health initiatives in hospitality, often weaving in personal stories from local talent and distillery founders. Listeners get a concrete sense of Birmingham's food culture, from Sunday roasts and seasonal menus to whiskey launches and vibrant market scenes, with an emphasis on warm hospitality and celebrating local voices. Noteworthy is the show's hands-on approach to local industry challenges, community collaboration, and events that fuse dining with culture and ch... more

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Recent guests on Breaking Bread Birmingham include:

1. Foka Wolf
2. Tat Vision
3. Matt Loughrey
4. Tony Pancakes
5. Chef Lewis Walker
6. Matt Wilden
7. Louisa Ellis

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