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The Go To Food Podcast

Go To Podcast Company
London
Michelin Star
Michelin Stars
Italian Cuisine
Covid-19
Restaurant Industry
Pizza
Cooking Techniques
Hospitality Industry
Cooking
Social Media
Gordon Ramsay
Chez Panisse
Cookbooks
Fine Dining
Indian Cuisine
The River Cafe
British Cuisine
Butchery
French Cuisine

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

This week, Freddy and Ben head to Shoreditch for a special episode of Mise en Place from Appalachia, one of London’s most exciting new restaurant openings. They are joined by head chef Ali Borer and restaurateur Ryan Sheehan to discover how the cooki... more

Alexis Gauthier spent decades at the summit of classical French cooking, training under Alain Ducasse, earning Michelin stars and building one of London’s most celebrated restaurants. Then he did something few chefs of his generation would dare to do... more

This week on the Go To Food Podcast, we're joined by one of the most fascinating figures in British food today: Cynthia Shanmugalingam, founder of Rambutan, the Borough Market restaurant that's redefining how London experiences Sri Lankan cuisine. Fr... more

What was it really like growing up as Rick Stein's son?

This week we're joined by Jack Stein for one of our favourite conversations yet. From washing pots aged 12 and accidentally deleting his dad's first cookbook, to training in Paris, Sydney and J... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Emett
Chef, restaurateur
Independent; formerly Gordon Ramsay's right-hand man
Episode: Josh Emett - The Untold Story Of Gordon Ramsay's Right-Hand Man Who Won Michelin Stars Across Three Continents
Eddie Huang
Award-winning restaurateur and author
BaoHaus / Fresh Off the Boat / Tuna Melt
Episode: Eddie Huang - From Corporate Lawyer To Drug Dealer To Award Winning Restaurateur!
Margaux Aubry
Owner of Naughty Piglets, restaurant operator
Naughty Piglets
Episode: Margaux Aubry - 12 Years Of Naughty Piglets, Getting Fired From Trinity & Becoming Andrew Lloyd Webber's Business Partner!
Mario Carbone
Genius behind Major Food Group; restaurateur and chef
Major Food Group
Episode: Mario Carbone – Why Michelin Is Bullsh*t, Critics Don't Matter & The Secret Behind Carbone's Success
Liz Haigh
Chef, Mei Mei, Borough Market entrepreneur
Mei Mei/Borough Market
Episode: Liz Haigh - Why She Walked Away After Winning a Michelin Star, Her Cookbooks Plagiarism Scandal & Building The UK's Best Singaporean Restaurant
Abbie Hendren
Head chef, Teal by Sally Abbie
Teal by Sally Abbie
Episode: Abbie Hendren - Opening London's Hottest New Restaurant - Great British Menu & The Insane Standards of L'Enclume!
Sally Abé
Chef, mentor, restaurant owner
Sally Abé Restaurants
Episode: Abbie Hendren - Opening London's Hottest New Restaurant - Great British Menu & The Insane Standards of L'Enclume!
Andi Oliver
Renowned presenter, chef, and broadcaster
Self / various TV projects
Episode: Andi Oliver - Post-Punk Fame, Great British Menu & The Food That Saved Her Life!
Sam Clark
Chef and co-founder of Moro
Moro
Episode: Sam & Sam Clark - 30 Years Of Moro - From Sahara Sandstorms to Revolutionising British Food Culture!

Hosts

Freddy Clode
Host of The Go To Food Podcast
Ben Benton
Host of The Go To Food Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 530 ratings
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wildfoodandwalkingsticks
    United Kingdom3 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    El figo 45327
    United Kingdom4 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…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Last nickname left
    United Kingdom4 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SB5366
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Awesome listen

    A great podcast. Informal but informative. Funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamesRNeg
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Guests provide practical takeaways for running restaurants.
Hosts bring research and warmth, making complex topics accessible.
Engaging conversations with deep industry knowledge.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#91
United States/Arts/Food
Spotify
#22
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#8
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#99
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#19
Australia/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Eddie Huang - From Corporate Lawyer To Drug Dealer To Award Winning Restaurateur!
Q: How did you feel about the TV adaptation of Fresh Off the Boat and the response to it?
The pilot was good, but after that the series diverged from my real life; I believe the issue was about marketing to the middle audience and missing the core experiences I was trying to share, which led to frustration with how it was received.
Eddie Huang - From Corporate Lawyer To Drug Dealer To Award Winning Restaurateur!
Q: What prompted you to write another novel after your first memoir and your culinary success?
I had a book deal after my second memoir and wanted to explore fiction because nonfiction had me stuck; I saw an opportunity to tell a new story by blending autofiction with memoir, leveraging friends and experiences to shape it.
Mario Carbone – Why Michelin Is Bullsh*t, Critics Don't Matter & The Secret Behind Carbone's Success
Q: Can we talk Michelin?
The guest explains that Michelin stars are controversial and not the sole measure of success; focus on serving customers well and maintaining a strong business, even if stars remain part of the conversation.
Andi Oliver - Post-Punk Fame, Great British Menu & The Food That Saved Her Life!
Q: What is your go‑to three course meal?
Her envisioned menu begins with soft‑shell crab with Thai flavors, followed by a seafood dish like pallada, and finishes with a dessert sequence or a hearty finale that showcases a sense of comfort and celebration.
Rachel Khoo - From Being Broke in Paris to Becoming A Global Food Icon & The Chaotic Untold Stories Behind 'The Little Paris Kitchen'
Q: What did you want to show with The Little Paris Kitchen?
I wanted to prove that you could cook beautifully in a small, two-burner kitchen and that a foreigner could create intimate, delicious dishes in Paris, which resonated globally and helped promote my memoir and later works.

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What is The Go To Food Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly interview series that chats with influential chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, and critics about their career journeys, philosophies, and go-to approaches to running notable venues. Episodes tend to cover founder stories, restaurant operations, sourcing, menu design, and how industry shifts shape leadership and guest experience. Notable throughlines include hospitality-minded thinking, strong emphasis on sourcing and seasonality, and candid takes on the economics of running ambitious food concepts. The show often blends practical business advice with entertaining insider anecdotes, making it a compelling listen for industry professionals and food enthusiasts who want real-world perspectives from high-caliber guests. A standout is... more

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1. Josh Emett
2. Eddie Huang
3. Margaux Aubry
4. Mario Carbone
5. Liz Haigh
6. Abbie Hendren
7. Sally Abé
8. Andi Oliver

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