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An award-winning podcast documenting cooking, eating and domestic life. Often recorded in kitchens.

lecker (German): delicious {adj} [food], tasty {adj}, mouth-watering {adj}

Produced and hosted by Lucy Dearlove

Logo design by Holly Gorne

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes116Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

How still life reflects - and defines - the food of an era, featuring artist Ben McDonald and author Katie Goh.

Find Ben online:

Instagram: @ben___mc

Ko-Fi store: ko-fi.com/benmc/shop

Find Katie online:

Instagram: @katie_goh_

Website: katiegoh.co.u... more

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Sculptor and miniaturist Alice Hewitt explains the secrets of her tiny kitchen tables.

There's also a lo-fi video version of this episode with images of the tables discussed on YouTube. You can also buy the book from the exhibition, with images of e... more

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Have you ever thought about what you might put on your gravestone? A quote, a poem....a recipe? Rosie Grant, the world's leading expert on gravestone recipes, explains all.

About Rosie Grant:

Rosie Grant is a writer, researcher, and archivist whose ... more

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Joké Bakare on Nigerian Food, Michelin Stars and West African Hospitality

Chef Joké Bakare joins Lecker for a live recording at the Festival of Encounters in Brixton - the same neighbourhood where she first emerged from the tube in 1999 to encounte... more

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Recent Guests

Ben McDonald
Artist specializing in drawing and painting with a focus on queer identity and still life
Independent artist
Episode: From Pronk to Peanut Butter
Alice Hewitt
Artist and miniaturist behind the exhibition 'At My Mother's Table'
Episode: At My Mother's (Tiny) Table
Nigel Slater
Food writer and chef who contributed to the exhibition
Episode: At My Mother's (Tiny) Table
Mira Soda
Food writer and chef who contributed to the exhibition
Episode: At My Mother's (Tiny) Table
Rosie Grant
Cemetery archivist and creator of Ghostly Archive
Independent/Personal Project
Episode: Recipes from Beyond the Grave with Rosie Grant
Joké Bakare
Nigerian chef and founder of Chishuru Restaurant
Chishuru Restaurant
Episode: 300 Meat Pies and a Michelin Star with Joké Bakare
Anna Ansari
Author of Silk Roads, A Flavour Odyssey
Episode: Silk Roads with Anna Ansari: Tracing Food, Migration and Identity Across Asia
Ruby Tandoh
Author and culinary commentator
Episode: Digesting the Internet with Ruby Tandoh
Professor Deborah Sugg Ryan
Design historian particularly interested in the history of the home and kitchens
Episode: S9 Ep1: Trophy Cabinets (Kitchens Revisited)

Host

Lucy Dearlove
Host and creator of the show; frequently guides conversations with a focus on food, kitchens, and domestic life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Phenomenal

    This is just such a lovely podcast - it’s so warm and convivial. I have learnt so much listening to it, but more importantly it’s made me feel so many different emotions. Thank you Lucy and guests for letting us into your foody worlds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kasia tee
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Amazing people you make the world a better place!

    That’s a wake up call …. I would like to get involve & def will find you in your kitchen !!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Singapura22
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • <3

    Engrossing, fascinating, impeccably researched, absolutely delightful to listen to. I love Lecker.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurajgood
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Amazing!!

    I listen to a ton of food podcasts, and I’m a bit sad it took me so long to find this one!! I’m enjoying going through the backlist and can’t wait for the next in the Kitchens series. Lucy is such a good interviewer and the episodes are well planned and thoughtful. And that’s on top of being about such important aspects of food and cooking. Well done!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TessaMayK
    United States5 years ago
  • Fascinating and food for thought

    I am really enjoying the latest series about kitchens. So much to think about and such a range of perspectives so far. Great choice of guests and references.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric or little by little
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Beautifully produced; feels like being invited to a dinner party with experts.
Engrossing and insightful storytelling around food and culture.
Consistently high-quality interviews with genuine depth.
Warm, inviting and well-researched with thoughtful guests.
A must-listen for food lovers and culture scholars alike.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#143
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#64
Philippines/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#156
New Zealand/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#157
Hong Kong/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#160
Belgium/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#170
Ireland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

At My Mother's (Tiny) Table
Q: How do you feel about the memories associated with these tables and their significance?
Alice expresses a deep sense of responsibility to represent the stories accurately, feeling privileged to be entrusted with such personal histories.
Recipes from Beyond the Grave with Rosie Grant
Q: What was your relationship with food and cooking before you started this project?
Rosie describes herself as a better eater than cook, with a love for food writing and a realization of the connection between food and memory.
300 Meat Pies and a Michelin Star with Joké Bakare
Q: When did you feel like opening a restaurant might become a reality?
The desire was always there, it just took time and needed various experiences along the way.
300 Meat Pies and a Michelin Star with Joké Bakare
Q: What makes Brixton a special place for you?
It remains special due to its community and the suppliers I connected with there.
Digesting the Internet with Ruby Tandoh
Q: Where did you draw the line? Like maybe let's approach it backwards. Like what wasn't in it?
Tandoh explained that the book started differently, focusing initially on the evolutionary biology of appetite, but evolved into an exploration of modern food media and culture.

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A thoughtful exploration of food, cooking, and domestic life through intimate conversations with artists, chefs, writers, and cultural historians. Episodes frequently weave together culinary memory, identity, and heritage, often using kitchens or home spaces as the setting for principled storytelling. Notable strengths include careful questioning, a warm, inviting tone, and guests who span fine art, food culture, and immigrant narratives, making it a distinctive hub for foodies and culture buffs alike. The show often surfaces nuanced takes on tradition, sustainability, and the social meanings of everyday meals, with a consistent emphasis on personal stories and cross-cultural perspectives.

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1. The Food Programme
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Lecker launched 10 years ago and published 116 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Lecker include:

1. Ben McDonald
2. Alice Hewitt
3. Nigel Slater
4. Mira Soda
5. Rosie Grant
6. Joké Bakare
7. Anna Ansari
8. Ruby Tandoh

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