
For nearly forty years, The River Cafe in London has been a home-from-home for artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists and politicians. It is also the home of its co-founder, Ruthie Rogers — restaurateur, cookbook author, podcast host and one of the most influential figures in British food.
On Ruthie’s Table 4, Ruthie invites her guests — many of them friends and lo... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 298 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FoodArts | |||

This week, we’re revisiting our live episode with Sarah Jessica Parker. And what a guest she was.
Sarah has always had a deep love of food, so we had plenty to talk about: from the role of food in Sex and the City, where so many memorable conversat... more
During our between-season break, we’re revisiting some of our favourite conversations from the Ruthie’s Table 4 archive.
This week, we're looking back to when Benedict Cumberbatch joined me at The River Cafe to talk about Negronis with Wes Anderson... more
As we look forward to Series 6 in October, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of Ruthie’s Table 4.
Zoe Saldaña was a force from the moment she entered the restaurant back in 2025. She told us stories about her grandmother’s coconut des... more
Whether in film, music, books or television, food can be a source of inspiration or integral to the way we work.
In this special compilation episode of Ruthie's Table 4, we're talking about the shared ingredients of what we do, with Gayle King, Mar... more
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Such an interesting interview. Food for the soul literally!
Such an interesting episode with Bruce Bozzi from beginning to end.
Have found the discussions interesting. But am no longer following or listening as the recorded sound is just too low.
I love this podcast! My favourite guests are Joseph and Sian. I love hearing what they have been cooking up at the River Cafe. Sian’s “pull out the stops” dishes always sound delicious, as do Joseph’s hearty, seasonal ideas. Thank you all :)
Consistently great guests and great convos.
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Listeners lean into intimate, food-forward conversations that blend memory, culture, and design with high-profile guests. Episodes frequently center on food memories, hospitality, and the social meaning of meals, often weaving in design, fashion, journalism, and arts through wide-ranging guest profiles. The format's strength lies in warm, table-side storytelling from the River Café ecosystem, paired with thoughtful curiosity from the host, and occasional book readings or culinary demonstrations. This mix appeals to listeners who enjoy human-centered storytelling, behind-the-scenes restaurant culture, and cross-disciplinary conversations about food, memory, and identity. It probably stands out for its cozy, convivial vibe, strong emphasis on... more
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Recent guests on Ruthie's Table 4 include:
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2. Gayle King
3. Mark Ronson
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5. Patrick Radden Keefe
6. Jacinda Ardern
7. Andrew Jarecki
8. Erin Lyall
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