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The Go To Food Podcast

Go To Podcast Company
London
Michelin Star
Michelin Stars
Restaurant Industry
Italian Cuisine
Hospitality Industry
Gordon Ramsay
Cooking
Covid-19
Indian Cuisine
The River Cafe
Fine Dining
British Cuisine
Jamie Oliver
The Fat Duck
Hospitality
Alison Roman
Pizza
Michelin
New York

The Go-To Food Podcast is where the world’s most influential chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and critics share the stories behind their craft. Hosted by award-winning presenter Freddy Clode and chef and food writer Ben Benton, this weekly show dives deep into the experiences, inspirations, and “Go-To” favourites that define a life in food. From hidden gems to the restaurants they return to time... more

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Latest Episodes

Why would one of London's most exciting bakeries refuse to sell croissants?

This week on the Go To Food Podcast, we're joined by the brilliant Anna Higham, the acclaimed pastry chef behind Quince Bakery and the brand-new Clementine.

Having worked i... more

Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the most influential chefs of all time. From revolutionising New York's restaurant scene to building an empire of around 60 restaurants across the world, his career has been nothing short of extraordinary.

But beh... more

How do you turn a humble jacket potato into one of Britain's biggest viral food sensations?

This week we're joined by the one and only Spudman, the man behind Britain's most famous jacket potatoes, to uncover the extraordinary story of how he built... more

Dylan Jones has spent more than four decades at the heart of British culture, from i-D and The Face to GQ, the Evening Standard and some of London’s most legendary dining rooms.

In this episode, Dylan joins us to talk about the wild years of 80s, 90s... more

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Spudman
Potato vendor known as Spudman, Tamworth-based founder of the Spudman brand
Spudman brand / Spudman
Episode: Spudman: The Secrets Behind Britain's Most Viral Food Business
Dylan Jones
Author and journalist, author of Table Harpings, The Secret History of London Restaurants
Author/Journalist
Episode: Dylan Jones: Inside London’s Wildest Restaurant Era | David Bowie, The Groucho Club & Boris Johnson
Jacob Kenedy
Chef and author of The Geometry of Pasta and Pasta Tricolore
Bocca di Lupo / Gelupo / Plaquemine Lock
Episode: Jacob Kenedy - How Bocca di Lupo Changed Italian Food in London & Why Great Restaurants Struggle to Survive
Robert Reid
Chef/ restaurateur involved in Harvey's and Oak Room lineage
Harvey's / Marco Pierre White ecosystem
Episode: Robert Reid & J-C Slowik: The Madness of Running Harveys, Winning 3 Stars for Marco at The Oak Room & Working for Raymond Blanc, Joël Robuchon & Roger Vergé
Jean-Christophe Slowik
Chef, sommelier, and hospitality professional
Mise en Place broadcast segment
Episode: Robert Reid & J-C Slowik: The Madness of Running Harveys, Winning 3 Stars for Marco at The Oak Room & Working for Raymond Blanc, Joël Robuchon & Roger Vergé
David Carter
restaurateur, co-owner of Kidd and Soho
Kidd and Soho
Episode: Sertaç Dirik & David Carter: How They Created London’s Restaurant of the Year 'KID' | Reinventing Turkish Food, Michelin-Star Kitchens & Becoming Action Bronson’s Favourite Chef
Sertaç Dirik
chef, co-owner of Kidd and Soho
Kidd and Soho
Episode: Sertaç Dirik & David Carter: How They Created London’s Restaurant of the Year 'KID' | Reinventing Turkish Food, Michelin-Star Kitchens & Becoming Action Bronson’s Favourite Chef
John Torode
Chef, television presenter, MasterChef judge
Restaurant and television industry
Episode: EXCLUSIVE - John Torode - From Running Terence Conran's Restaurants To Life After MasterChef
Pam Brunton
Co-owner of Inver, the Scottish restaurant with on-site rooms
Inver, Scotland
Episode: Pam Brunton - Creating Scotlands Greatest Restaurant 'Inver' & The Craziness Of Working For Tom Aikens, Noma & Fäviken

Hosts

Freddy Clode
Host of The Go To Food Podcast; food presenter and writer
Ben Benton
Chef and food writer; co-host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 564 ratings
  • Totally hypocritical

    Not listening to this podcast again, the previous episode had a chef talking about how terribly he was treated working for Marcus Wareing and you replying and saying how lots of chefs had told you that, then the next chef on the podcast is Marcus Wareing! So you are giving a platform to someone you know has abused employees, awful!

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    Undercover UK voter
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • For foodies too

    Samage… Not a chef, but a decent home cook who believes in putting the best ingredients on a plate. It’s an inspiring listen and entertainingly confirms to me, that I was deluded to even think that starting my own restaurant would have been a great idea. It would have been a disaster, even if you had given me free blinq … I’ll stick with the Bon homie … keep up the superb work. Another review …Away

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    wildfoodandwalkingsticks
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Best podcast

    Love the guys and love the content and the guests you have on. BUT now you have mentioned that you have done Tom sellers and you can’t play it, you know you are going to have to play it with no edits. Come on you can do it! Ps I did buy bens book also and it was brilliant!

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    El figo 45327
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Happy days

    I was having a bit of a Wednesday duvet day. I checked my emails, clicked on an interesting link and the Go To Food podcast revealed itself in all its glory. Happy days…

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    Last nickname left
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Fascinating, Funny & Insightful

    Fred and Ben do such a great job interviewing the guests with such professionalism and humour. Fred is brilliant at being quick and shrewd, yet informative with his style of questioning. This has been my favourite podcast for over a year now and it is consistent in its episodes and formatting. Thanks gents.

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    SB5366
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Audience notes occasional critiques about episode pacing and guest diversity, but overall strong positive sentiment.
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The show is a must-listen for anyone in the trade, with engaging hosts and varied guests.

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#110
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#20
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#5
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#21
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#50
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#11
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Robert Reid & J-C Slowik: The Madness of Running Harveys, Winning 3 Stars for Marco at The Oak Room & Working for Raymond Blanc, Joël Robuchon & Roger Vergé
Q: What was it like taking over The Oak Room after Marco?
The transition was portrayed as maintaining the fun and keeping the environment lively while slowly realizing the need to adapt after Marco's era, with emphasis on preserving balance between excellence and a more relaxed dining atmosphere.
Robert Reid & J-C Slowik: The Madness of Running Harveys, Winning 3 Stars for Marco at The Oak Room & Working for Raymond Blanc, Joël Robuchon & Roger Vergé
Q: How did you end up working for Harvey's and Marco Pierre White?
JC Slowik explains how an old colleague urged him to come, took a lower salary initially, and then offered him roles including restaurant manager, signaling the start of a long association with Marco's world.
Robert Reid & J-C Slowik: The Madness of Running Harveys, Winning 3 Stars for Marco at The Oak Room & Working for Raymond Blanc, Joël Robuchon & Roger Vergé
Q: What point did you then become interested in pursuing the trade of becoming a chef, going to study at hotel school?
The speakers describe realizing they weren't smart enough for university, turning to cooking, and choosing culinary education as a practical path that led them into professional kitchens with hands-on learning.
Sertaç Dirik & David Carter: How They Created London’s Restaurant of the Year 'KID' | Reinventing Turkish Food, Michelin-Star Kitchens & Becoming Action Bronson’s Favourite Chef
Q: Can you give us a couple of your favorite dishes?
They discussed the Manteca mushroom version as a standout, and the İçliköfte is highlighted as a hugely successful, labor-intensive dish that showcases the team's technique and Turkish roots.
Jacob Kenedy - How Bocca di Lupo Changed Italian Food in London & Why Great Restaurants Struggle to Survive
Q: What was the landscape like when Bocca di Lupo opened in 2008 and why did you choose that moment?
It felt like a bold move during a financial crisis, but we were drawn to London's hunger for genuine, regional Italian cooking and a counter-dining format that felt timeless rather than trendy.

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A fast-paced, hospitality-focused show that features chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, and media personalities sharing the stories behind iconic venues, high-profile openings, and the craft of building and sustaining a restaurant or brand. Episodes balance culinary creativity with business realities, including branding, storytelling, menu theory, and the evolving role of critics and media. Notable is the consistent blend of personal origin stories, industry gossip, and practical advice for listeners aiming to understand restaurant leadership, trend adoption, and hospitality culture at scale. A recurring strength is the easy banter and deep-dive interviews that pull back the curtain on how top teams conceive concepts, manage growth, and na... more

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Recent guests on The Go To Food Podcast include:

1. Benjamin Spudman
2. Dylan Jones
3. Jacob Kenedy
4. Robert Reid
5. Jean-Christophe Slowik
6. David Carter
7. Sertaç Dirik
8. John Torode

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