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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

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Comedy
Food
Taskmaster
Off Menu
Christmas
Mawaan Rizwan
Off Menu Podcast
Royal Albert Hall
Christmas Dinner
Mental Health
Gaza
Nachos
The Twat Files
Crisps and Tea
Elle Fanning
Sweetpea
Guinness
Oysters
New York
Dawn French

Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu.

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The Dream Restaurant’s open for business once more, and our first diner for series 16 is ‘Taskmaster’ star and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Phil Ellis.

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The Dream Restaurant re-opens for Series 16 on Wednesday 15th July.

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It’s Royal Albert Hall Tasting Menu time, and joining us for this live episode is ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Derry Girls’ star Nicola Coughlan. On Nicola’s original episode she locked herself out of her flat. Will she do the same at the Royal Albert Hall?

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Next from our run of live shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Ghosts’ star, Kiell Smith-Bynoe! The first time Kiell guested on Off Menu it was one of the only times Ed and James drank on the podcast, and Kiell’s not letting that ... more

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Katherine Ryan
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Comedian
Episode: Katherine Ryan (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Aisling Bea
Aisling Bea, guest on Off Menu
Comedian/Actor
Episode: Aisling Bea (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Harry Enfield
Guest, renowned British comedian and actor
None specified
Episode: Harry Enfield
Anna Faris
Actress and comedian known for Scary Movie franchise
Episode: Anna Faris
Tom Berenger
Actor known for film and TV work
Episode: Anna Faris
Michelle Wolf
Comedian and guest on the episode
Comedy
Episode: Michelle Wolf
Phil Wang
Returning guest, comedian and actor
British comedian; prior appearance on the show
Episode: Phil Wang (Tasting Menu)
Ayoade Bamgboye
Comedian, Edinburgh Best Newcomer award recipient
Chilidhru Restaurant (fictional show setup in the bit)
Episode: Ayoade Bamgboye
Graham Norton
National treasure and iconic chat show host
ITV, BBC (various)
Episode: Graham Norton

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James Acaster
Co-host of the show; part of the core hosting duo in Off Menu format.
Ed Gamble
Co-host of the show; central to the dining-room banter and menu prompts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49.9k ratings
  • Wow!

    I listen to this every night and every morning, it honestly is so good and I never get bored, I always discuss my dream off menu, menu with my friends and family! It brings a smile to my face every time I listen to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mollie8546
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Wonderful Pod

    I have no interest in food, but I love the pod. Strong endorse!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tech.Turtle
    Canada18 days ago
  • Great pod.

    A masterful performance from james everytime, to hear benito’s laugh is a god sent privilege.

    And Ed is there too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LUFC!!!!
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Losing its touch

    These days too many Americans being blah. Just on a press tour for their films and completely uninteresting and unfunny. I won’t listen to Americans anymore. On a side note, and of course it’s personal taste but for the first time ever I switched off half way through on Harry Enfield. cringe. Used to be soooo great, I hope they can get back to their originality.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    elb*
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Ideal location

    Has anyone ever chosen the restaurant at the end of the universe?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oz1976
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners appreciate the Hosts' quick banter, warmth, and guest chemistry, though some feel ad breaks interrupt the flow.
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Katherine Ryan (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Q: What does Katherine say about choosing high vs. low culture in food?
She expresses pride in mixing high and low media choices and embracing both gourmet and ridiculous options without apology.
Katherine Ryan (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Q: What is Joe Wilkinson's dream dessert on the menu?
A plain Viennetta, chosen to reflect a preference for the disappointing version over the perfect one.
Ayoade Bamgboye
Q: How did you manage the weight of choosing a dream main that honors your ancestors?
The guest explains the pressure of ancestral expectations and frames the choice as a personal balance between heritage and personal ambition, ultimately embracing a bold, culturally fusion dish that represents both London and Lagos influences.
Brian Cox
Q: Dream main course, Brian, what would you choose?
Cox cites two favorites: lamb biryani and Greek sea bream, depending on mood, and emphasizes enjoying both as part of a varied dream meal.
Ahir Shah
Q: What is your dream starter?
Ahir Shah discusses bani puri as his dream starter, describing its puffy puri shells, chickpeas, potatoes, mung beans, and the coriander-chili water, and notes the idea of infinity bani puri as a humorous exaggeration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Off Menu

What is Off Menu about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lighthearted, long-running duo hosts a playful, speaker-driven format centered on dream menus, food culture, and humorous banter with a rotating slate of guests. Episodes mix culinary imagination, pop culture riffs, and personal anecdotes, often featuring celebrities, actors, comedians, and chefs who discuss career highlights, favorite foods, and their dream dining experiences. The show stands out for its upbeat chemistry between hosts, willingness to riff on culture and dining trivia, and a playful metafiction about the menu itself, making it entertaining for listeners who enjoy witty banter, food talk, and guest stories.

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Recent guests on Off Menu include:

1. Katherine Ryan
2. Aisling Bea
3. Harry Enfield
4. Anna Faris
5. Tom Berenger
6. Michelle Wolf
7. Phil Wang
8. Ayoade Bamgboye

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