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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

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

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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Comedian, poet, author and award-winning podcast Rob Auton is this week’s dream diner. We better get a bigger restaurant – we need room for a lot of sofas.

Rob Auton is on tour with his new show ‘Jupiter’. For dates and tickets go to robauton.co.uk... more

Award-winning stand-up comedian and actor – star of Channel 4’s ‘Break Clause’ and ‘Make That Movie’ – Lara Ricote joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Did anyone else have teeth like rice (but not cooked)?

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WWE legend-turned-acting A-lister John Cena is this week’s dream diner. He sits down with Ed and James to talk about his coffee obsession, wrestling tips and how to power through promo when you’re not feeling your best…

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Fan favourite from way back in Series 3 of Off Menu, US podcasting royalty and ‘Bojack Horseman’ star Paul F. Tompkins returns to the Dream Restaurant for a Tasting Menu.

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Lara Ricote
Award-winning stand-up comedian and actor, and star of Channel 4's Break Clause and Make That Movie
Channel 4
Episode: Lara Ricote
Paul F. Tompkins
Returning guest, comedian and podcaster
Self-employed/Actor and Podcaster
Episode: Paul F. Tompkins (Tasting Menu)
Melvin Odoom
Celebrity MasterChef participant, TV presenter and DJ
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Episode: Melvin Odoom
Pierre Novellie
South African comedian, author, podcaster
Episode: Pierre Novellie
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Guest actor and comedian known for Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars
Episode: Sanjeev Bhaskar
Jacqueline Novak
Comedian, star of Get On Your Knees (Netflix)
Self/Netflix
Episode: Jacqueline Novak
Tessa Coates
Comic, writer, performer, showrunner of Ride or Die (Amazon Prime)
Episode: Tessa Coates
Kaya Scodelario
Actor known for Skins, The Maze Runner, The Gentleman
Actor
Episode: Kaya Scodelario
Mark Gatiss
Guest on Off Menu episode
Bookish, U&Alibi, The League of Gentlemen, Sherlock
Episode: Mark Gatiss

Hosts

Ed Gamble
Host of Off Menu; renowned British comedian and podcast host.
James Acaster
Co-host of Off Menu; acclaimed comedian and author.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50.3k ratings
  • The Best Thing About Tuesday Evenings (in Canada)!

    This has been one of my favourite pods for several years. I look forward to it every week! Ed and James are fantastic hosts, and there’s always lots of laughs. Though, nothing will ever top the Claudia Winkleman episode. I’ve listened to it several times when I need a pick-me-up. ☺️

    “I’ve never knowingly had water. I don’t like it. The whole thing is arrogant and smug.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allie.J.R.
    Canada13 days ago
  • Still fab!

    Still love James and Ed, keep going boys! I’d really like to see impressionist Josh Berry as a guest, his impression of James is brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sonya snith
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Exhausting Now

    This has turned into a political podcast for poorly informed virtue signaling feminine men

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HatingHypocrisy
    United States21 days ago
  • Melvin

    Omg. I just listened to this on the train.

    I haven’t stopped laughing from start to end. Amazing podcast gentleman!

    Keep up the good work x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AffieD
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Food not Politics

    James has let his love of everything left wing and his liberal views bleed onto the menu, I didn’t listen for your political opinion or your hatred of Farage etc. I just wanted to enjoy the interviews and funny chat. Such a shame that you have ruined this podcast by using it as your mouthpiece for your left wing agenda. You just lost a listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cylonatreides
    United Kingdoma month ago

Listeners Say

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

Fans note strong host chemistry and inventive dream-menu prompts.
Listeners appreciate the show's blend of witty banter and celebrity stories.
Critics sometimes point to lengthy ads or variability with guests, but praise the format's originality.

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Lara Ricote
Q: How about your relationship to food? Is food something that you've always had a good connection with or is it like music where you're like, I don't get why people like this?
Ricote says food is important to her family, where everyone cares about cooking. She sometimes feels she is dishonoring them if she goes several days without cooking.
Lara Ricote
Q: Tell us a little bit about Break Clause, please.
Ricote says it is a romantic comedy about a couple who move from Leeds to London after the man cheats just before their move; they share a lease for six months while the story follows them month by month.
Jacqueline Novak
Q: Why is the show about blowjobs so central to your work?
She describes it as a long-standing mental journey from curiosity to anxiety to triumph, using it as a unifying theme to explore sexuality, vulnerability, and performance.
Jacqueline Novak
Q: What is your dream drink to pair with the meal?
She leans toward a peach Margarita concept with unusual, tiny peaches, described in a theatrical, improvised way, preferring a cocktail that feels special and unique to the dream restaurant.
Jacqueline Novak
Q: What do you do the second time you come to this restaurant? Serious question.
The guest explains she would likely choose a different pathway or approach to avoid repetition, emphasizing wanting to explore each moment on its own and not be locked into a single narrative.

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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 interview format where two humorists invite celebrities and performers to imagine their dream menu, then riff through starters, mains, sides, desserts, and drinks. Episodes blend personal stories, career highlights, pop culture nostalgia, and improvisational banter, often featuring live show energy, running gags, and playful debates about food, memory, and fame. The show stands out for its extended, audience-engaging format, celebrity guests from film and TV, and a strong emphasis on humor and storytelling over glossy promotion.

Potential listeners will enjoy carefree, fast-paced comedy, affectionate celebrity anecdotes, and creative food fantasies, with a penchant for nostalgia and theatrical live performances. Unique stren... more

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2. Paul F. Tompkins
3. Melvin Odoom
4. Pierre Novellie
5. Sanjeev Bhaskar
6. Jacqueline Novak
7. Tessa Coates
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