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Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: No VAT reduction for hospitality, Halloween, Trick or Treating, The Good Food Show, Toad in the Hole, long pepper, restaurant offers, and chewing the industry fat.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Wagamamas walk-in policy, 100,000 job opportunities for young people, protein boom, Laura Kimber’s new restaurant - The Lloyd, The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Gala at The Do... more

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Sunday dinner at Paul’s, Hidden Food Tour in Nottingham, Paris fire tragedy, No 1 in the Philippines, Brick’s, turning veg, following recipes and chewing the industry fat.

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Recent Guests

Laura Kimber
Chef and part owner of The Lloyd, formerly head chef at Salt
The Lloyd
Episode: Wagamamas walk-in policy & 100,000 job opportunities for young people
Adam Bateman
Chef, friend of Paul, collaborator on trip
London-based chef
Episode: Paul’s trip to Paris & "Summer jobs" are back!
Elliott Steele
Comedian
Episode: Wingfest 2026, family life in hospitality & red vs white onions
Martin O'Dell
Le Gomme Chef, content creator
@legommechef on social
Episode: Panzanella, Books for Cooks & spicy nuts
Wylie Dufresne
Iconic chef, founder of WD-50, renowned for pushing modern American cuisine with a scientific approach
WD-50 (former), Chef community
Episode: Wylie Dufresne, Coqodaq & NYC
Tommy Banks
Chef with Michelin stars, friend of the pod
The Black Swan (Oldstead)
Episode: Pesca, Inter Scaldes, Lan y Mor & Bessie’s
Pete Sanchez
Head Chef at Gwen (appointed to lead Gwen's kitchen)
Gwen restaurant
Episode: Coventry City get promoted, Pete Sanchez heads up Gwen & Mcdonalds paid work placements
Ashley Palmer-Watts
Chef famous for Devonshire and Dinner, later involved in pub-focused ventures
Devonshire/Head Chef
Episode: Dartmouth, Ashley Palmer-Watts on Food Unfiltered, & Football in pubs
Niall Keating
Chef, guest fighter
Episode: Prept Food Fight review; Paul’s bout with Niall Keating

Hosts

Simon Alexander
Award-winning podcaster and producer; host of The Nightcap; frequently co-hosts industry-focused discussions.
Paul Foster
Michelin-starred chef; co-host; brings culinary expertise, kitchen experience, and high-end dining perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 523 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Such a great podcast, I’ve listened to EVERY episode and keeps me entertained whilst out walking or driving. Keep up the great work gents, can’t wait for the Christmas content. I’m cooking for 12 so all the help & advice needed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pizza and Peroni
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Foodies Delight

    I stumbled across this podcast 6 weeks ago and have worked my way through very episode religiously from the very first recording to the very latest. I’m not in the industry although my wife is, I’m just a hairy arsed decorator based just outside Bury St Edmunds but I’m obsessed with food and cooking and this podcast ticks every box, funny, (who knew every Michelin Starred Chef was also a top level comedian!!) informative, recommends great books, tv shows, kitchen hacks and food experiences. It’s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Willis15
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Pre cooked foods/ hack

    Hey guys

    As always living the pod

    Listening with amazement at pre cooked eggs and pre sliced avo. Unreal but TBH I work on a yacht and Avo is one of the bains of my life.

    Found a hack that has changed the game though and wished I’d known it for ever.

    Get the ripest most perfect Avo and then submerge it in iced water in the fridge.

    I change the water regularly but that Avo will hold for 2 weeks at perfect ripeness and texture and colour

    Have a good one lads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ouicheflee
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Local

    Great pod and glad to see Paul bounce to sounding more buoyant again. Was a joy to eat at Salt on a number of occasions and am keen to learn of the next venture.

    If you want a location to record an episode the 1815 is happy to have you I’m my back garden, under cover, equipped with authentic pizza oven, Konro and Kamado to scratch your wood fired cooking itch,

    S-u-A based.

    Top five domestic kitchen items and why, preferably not knives, chopping boards or pans?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Yeah Ha Cowboy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best!

    Love the podcast—it’s genuinely helped me so much. I quit my day job in real estate and construction back in 2019 to follow my passion for food and started a home dining business. That journey eventually led to opening my own restaurant in 2023, and just recently, we were proud to win “The Taste of Worcestershire Award.” Your podcast has been a huge part of that journey—guiding me, informing me on what to do (and what not to do), and honestly, it feels like listening to two old friends chatting ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canaryandkitchen
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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The format blends practical dining industry takeaways with behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Guests bring valuable hospitality insights and high-profile culinary perspectives.
Shows are consistently entertaining and informative for industry insiders and food lovers alike.
Listeners praise the chemistry between hosts and the accessible banter.
Feedback highlights strong production, engaging conversations, and useful takeaways for aspiring chefs and restaurateurs.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#32
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#238
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#207
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#76
Philippines/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#80
Ireland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#186
Switzerland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

No VAT reduction for hospitality & Trick or Treating
Q: Are you missing being a head chef? Would you ever open another place again?
Paul Foster says he is not looking to return to a head-chef role now. He has had opportunities floated to him, but his Food Unfiltered work and other projects take priority.
Esme’s school samosas, Noma scandal & listener questions
Q: What are your thoughts on how René Redzepi should move forward after the controversy?
They argue that accountability and tangible actions to improve the kitchen culture are essential, and criticize endless apologies that don't translate into real reform. They stress the importance of changing the future rather than lingering in the past.
Trillium, Comedy & Christmas Dinner banishments
Q: Is there any part of Christmas lunch that you could happily live without?
Cheese and parsnips, as I find them unnecessary and unappealing.
Trillium, Comedy & Christmas Dinner banishments
Q: What is your most memorable Christmas gift as a kid?
One was a set of snooker balls for a small table, and the other was a Mr. Frosty slush maker that I never received as a child.
La Trompette, Paul on QVC, & Knife’s Edge - Chasing Michelin Stars
Q: Is there more recipe testing that goes into desserts because the balance of sweetness is more of a variable scale?
Yes, balancing sweetness is subjective and varies from person to person, making it more challenging compared to seasoning with salt.

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Two longtime hosts, a renowned podcaster and a Michelin-starred chef, engage in candid, conversational chats with leading figures from the culinary world. Episodes cover life in hospitality, restaurant dynamics, luxury dining, and industry trends, often blending practical tips with behind-the-scenes anecdotes and sharp banter. The show stands out for its access to high-profile chefs, its frank discussions about branding, profitability, and dining culture, and its approachable, informal style that makes insider topics feel relatable to both professionals and curious food lovers.

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2. Adam Bateman
3. Elliott Steele
4. Martin O'Dell
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7. Pete Sanchez
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