Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Regé-Jean Page

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

‘Bridgerton’ star Regé-Jean Page has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week. Or is that an April Fool?

Regé-Jean Page stars in ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ which is released in UK cinemas on 10th April.

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Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 2 Apr.

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Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

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Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Ixta Belfrage

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Award-winning cook and food writer Ixta Belfrage – author of ‘Mezcla’ and new book ‘FUSÃO’ – is this week’s Dream Restaurant guest. Did someone mention Prawn Lasagne?

Ixta Belfrage’s new book ‘FUSÃO’ is out now - buy it here.

Her previous book ‘Mezcla’ is available here.

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Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 26 Mar.

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Kojey Radical

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Brit Award- and Mercury Prize-nominated musician and rapper Kojey Radical is in the Dream Restaurant this week. But he’d rather be watching Spanish reality TV…

Kojey Radical plays a massive show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 20 May. For tickets go to royalalberthall.com

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Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 19 Mar.

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Ahir Shah

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning stand-up and Netflix star Ahir Shah is this week’s guest diner. Sparkling bum gun, anyone?

Ahir Shah is going to be touring across the UK with a brand new show, ‘Golden’, tickets on sale now at www.ahirshah.com

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Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 12 Mar.

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Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Amy Matthews

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Superb stand-up, writer and podcaster Amy Matthews has a table booked this week. But does the Dream Restaurant have the perfect amount of twinkle?

Amy Matthews is at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour with her new show ‘Definitions of Toast’. Dates and tickets info here.

Watch Amy’s special ‘I Feel Like I’m Made of Spiders’ on ITVX.

Buy Amy’s vinyl ‘Commute With The Foxes’ on Monkey Barrel Records.

Follow Amy on Instagram @amyfmatthews

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 5 Mar.

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Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

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Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Nikesh Patel

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Actor, ‘Starstruck’ star and fellow runaway on ‘Celebrity Hunted’ Nikesh Patel is this week’s guest diner. And James Acaster reveals when he very rude to Nikesh's wife, Nicola Thorp.

Nikesh Patel is currently starring in ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ on Netflix. Watch it here.

Follow Nikesh on Instagram @inikeshpatel

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 26 Feb.

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Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Fern Brady (Tasting Menu)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

We’re rolling out a Tasting Menu once again, and this time Off Menu fan favourite, Taskmaster star, superstar stand-up and podcaster Fern Brady gets given a surprise menu.

Fern Brady has launched a new podcast ‘Ignore That Feeling’ with Alison Spittle. Listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ignorethatfeelingpodcast

Follow Fern on Instagram @fernfrombathgate and TikTok @fernbradyofficial

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 19 Feb.

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Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Sean McLoughlin

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

One of our favourite stand-ups, Sean McLoughlin, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Who else remembers when the £2 coin was launched?

Sean McLoughlin is on tour now with ‘White Elephant’. For dates and tickets go to seanmcloughlincomedy.com

‘The Sean McTalk Show’ is available on YouTube and podcast apps. Watch it here.

Follow Sean on Instagram @seanmcloughlincomedy and YouTube.

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 12 Feb.

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Amanda Seyfried

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Oscar-nominated actor, ‘Mean Girls’ alumnus and star of the new film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Amanda Seyfried is our latest dream diner. And the genie has a cat tail this week.

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ is out in UK cinemas on Friday 20 February.

Follow Amanda on Instagram @mingey

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 5 Feb.

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Guz Khan

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

After many years of trying to make a date work, ‘Man Like Mobeen’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Guz Khan is finally in the Dream Restaurant. But has he remembered his second phone?

‘Guz Khan’s Custom Cars’ is on Mondays at 9pm on QUEST. Watch it here.

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Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 29 Jan.

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Will Arnett

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Dream Restaurant’s back in business for series 15, and our first booking is comedy royalty, Emmy-nominated actor, superstar podcaster and star of new movie ‘Is This Thing On?’, Will Arnett.

Will Arnett stars in ‘Is This Thing On?’ which is in UK cinemas from 30 January.

Follow Will on Instagram @arnettwill

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 22 Jan.

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Series 15 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 21st January.

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Best of 2025: Part 2

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to part two of the Best Of episodes, we’ve been expecting you for some time… This half contains the 'toilet humour' section.

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Clips

Celeb stories

Elle Fanning

Harris Dickinson

Dermot O'Leary

Carey Mulligan

Marian Keyes

Kate Winslet

Chris McCausland

Greg James

Chaos

Stevie Martin

Lucia Keskin

Joy Crookes

Mawaan Rizwan

Ben Schwartz

Jeff Goldblum

Sharon Wanjohi

Sharon Wanjohi

Anecdotes

Ellie Taylor

David Tennant

Neil Hannon

Rhys James

Meera Sodha

Will Sharpe

Blazing Bangladeshis

Jonny Pelham

Filth

Will Sharpe

Self Esteem

Julian Clary

Toilet humour

George Egg

Bridget Christie

Mo Gilligan

Stacey Dooley

Marian Keyes

David Tennant

Ian Smith

Elle Fanning

John Kearns

James vs Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham: James vs Stephen 1

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Best of 2025: Part 1

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We’re at the tail end of 2025, and it’s time for the first half of our most delicious clips of the year. Remember when we had Robert De Niro on the podcast?

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Clips

Still or Sparkling?

Daisy Ridley

Emily Campbell

Sally Phillips

James Norton

Rhys James

Kunal Nayyar

Rhod Gilbert

Drinks

Joanna McNally

Stevie Martin

Daisy Ridley

Sally Phillips

Food descriptions and recipes

Santiago Lastra

Antoni Porowski

Carey Mulligan

George Egg

John Early

James Norton

Teachings

Joy Crookes

Emily Campbell

John Early

Kunal Nayyar

300th

AJ Odudu

Tasting Menus

John Kearns

Bridget Christie

Jen Brister

Live shows

Rhod Gilbert

Julian Clary

Self Esteem

Katherine Parkinson

Weird choices

Ian Smith

Mawaan Rizwan

Nina Conti

Chris McCausland

Global icons

Jeff Goldblum

Gillian Anderson

Kate Winslet

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Joanne McNally

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Kate Winslet (Christmas Special)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Oscar-winning acting royalty Kate Winslet joins us for a Christmas Special in the Dream Restaurant. But can James keep his Eternal Sunshine questions to himself?

Kate Winslet’s directorial debut ‘Goodbye, June’ is in cinemas now and on Netflix from 24 December. Watch it here.

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 18 Dec.

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Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Pippa Brown.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Chris McCausland (Christmas Special)

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Yuletide is here, and joining us for our first festive special is stand-up superstar and ‘Strictly’ champ Chris McCausland. ChrisMcCausland. ChristmasCausland…

Chris McCausland’s autobiography ‘Keep Laughing!’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Michael Joseph. Buy it here.

Chris is on tour in 2026 with his show ‘Yonks!’. For dates and tickets go to chrismccausland.com

Follow Chris on Instagram @chrismccauslandcomedy and TikTok @chrismccausland

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 11 Dec.

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John Early

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It’s the last episode of series 15, and who better to round off the series than US comedy superstar and actor – star of ‘Search Party’, ‘30 Rock’ and new film ‘Eternity’ – John Early. See you soon for some Christmas specials…

John Early stars in ‘Eternity’ which is in UK cinemas on 5 December.

Follow John on Instagram @bejohnce

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 27 Nov

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Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco.

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Kunal Nayyar

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Kunal Nayyar – star of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and new movie ‘Christmas Karma’ – has a table booked this week. But is he drinking water or vodka?

Kunal Nayyar stars in ‘Christmas Karma’ which is in cinemas now.

Follow Kunal on Instagram @kunalkarmanayyar

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 20 Nov

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Joy Crookes

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Mercury Prize and Brit Award-nominated singer-songwriter Joy Crookes is in the Dream Restaurant this week. But can she make Ed and James understand the concept of a performative male?

Joy Crookes’s new album ‘Juniper’ is out now. Buy it and listen to it here.

Joy Crookes is on tour now. For dates and tickets go to joycrookes.com

Follow Joy Crookes on Instagram @joycrookes and TikTok @joycrookesmusic

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 13 Nov

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Elle Fanning

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Elle Fanning – star of ‘The Great’, ‘Super 8’ and the new ‘Predator: Badlands’ movie – is this week’s dining guest. But is her new film better than ‘The Nutcracker in 3D’?

‘Predator: Badlands’ is in cinemas from Fri 7 Nov.

Follow Elle Fanning on Instagram @ellefanning

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 6 Nov

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Lucia Keskin (Chi With A C)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Bafta-winning comedian, actor and internet sensation Lucia Keskin – aka Chi with a C – is this week’s dream diner. And is this the quietest guest we’ve ever had?

Series 2 of Lucia’s sitcom ‘Things You Should Have Done’ is coming soon to BBC Three and iPlayer. Watch Series 1 here.

Follow Lucia on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok @chiwithac

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 30 Oct

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Ian Smith

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, Northern News podcaster and lead in 2010 sitcom ‘Popatron’, Ian Smith has a table booked this week. But has he thought through his starter?

Ian Smith is on tour now with his new show ‘Foot Spa Half Empty’. For dates and tickets go to iansmithcomedian.co.uk

Listen to Ian’s podcast ‘Northern News’ wherever you listen to podcasts

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Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 23 Oct.

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Jen Brister (Tasting Menu)

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It’s another Tasting Menu episode, and this time stand-up, activist and original cheeseboard-picker Jen Brister returns for a hellish menu.

Jen Brister is on tour now with ‘Reactive’. For dates and tickets go to jenbrister.co.uk

Donate to All Our Relations at allourrelations.co.uk

Follow Jen on Instagram and TikTok @jenbristercomedy

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 16 Oct.

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Gillian Anderson

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

We’re back in National Tredge territory with multi-award winning actor, ‘Sex Education’ and ‘The X Files’ star and soft drinks entrepreneur Gillian Anderson. But what is Green Glass Jello?

‘TRON: ARES’ is out in cinemas on 10th October.

‘Trespasses’ will air in November on Channel 4

Buy G Spot drinks at stores nationwide – including Sainsbury’s – or online at thisisgspot.com

Follow Gillian on Instagram and TikTok @gilliana

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 9 Oct.

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Greg James

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Radio 1 DJ Greg James is this week’s dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. And James calls in to the radio…

Greg James’s book ‘All the Best for the Future: Growing Up Without Growing Old’ is out now. Buy it here.

See Greg James on his book tour. For dates and tickets go here.

Follow Greg on on Instagram @greg_james and TikTok @gregjames

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 2 Oct.

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Rhys James

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Top stand-up, ‘Mock the Week’ regular and Ed’s unofficial little brother, Rhys James is this week’s guest diner. And he’s invented a dessert.

Rhys James’s book ‘You’ll Like It When You Get There: A Life Lived Reluctantly’ is out now. Buy it here.

Watch Rhys’s special, ‘Spilt Milk’ on YouTube here.

Follow Rhys on on Instagram @rhysjamesy

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Nina Conti

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Award-winning comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti is in the Dream Restaurant this week. And Ed and James do their usual monkeying around.

Nina Conti is on tour now with ‘Whose Face Is It Anyway?’. For dates are tickets go to ninaontour.com

Nina’s directorial debut film ‘Sunlight’ will have a UK theatrical release from 18th October 2025 (screening details here), or you can pre-order it on Apple TV here (UK) and here (Ireland) - available digitally from 28th November 2025.

Follow Nina on Instagram and TikTok @theninaconti

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 19 Sep.

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Mawaan Rizwan

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Mawaan Rizwan – ‘Taskmaster’ runner-runner-up and Bafta-winning star and creator of BBC Three’s ‘Juice’ – is this week’s diner, and he has an easy-to-follow recipe for English food.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about calories.

Series 2 of ‘Juice’ is on BBC Three and iPlayer from 18 September. Watch it (and catch up with series 1) here.

Follow Mawaan on Instagram @mawaanr and TikTok @mawaan

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 5 Sep.

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Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week. Something for the weekend.

The Divine Comedy’s new album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ is released on Fri 19 Sep. Pre-order is here.

Follow The Divine Comedy on Instagram @divinecomedyhq

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Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 5 Sep.

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Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Marian Keyes

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Internationally bestselling Irish author Marian Keyes – co-host of Radio 4’s ‘Now You’re Asking’ – is this week’s dream diner. And she’s got some supportive words for Ed and James.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about alcohol addiction, and mentions of grooming.

Marian Keyes’s latest novel ‘My Favourite Mistake’ is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here.

Marina co-hosts ‘Now You’re Asking’ on BBC Radio 4. Listen to it on BBC Sounds.

And look out for the BBC adaptation of Marian’s ‘The Walsh Sisters’ which is in the works.

Follow Marian on Instagram @marian_keyes

Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Fri 29 Aug.

Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Will Sharpe

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Bafta-award winning actor and writer Will Sharpe – star of ‘The White Lotus’, ‘A Real Pain’ and Lena Dunham’s new show ‘Too Much’ – is our guest diner this week. But Ed’s annoyed Will didn’t give him a warning…

Will Sharpe stars in ‘Too Much’ which is streaming on Netflix now. Watch it here.

Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Jonny Pelham

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Superb stand-up and ‘Live at the Apollo’ star Jonny Pelham is this week’s guest diner. And, of course, we ask him about his gang-member past…

Jonny Pelham is currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe with his new show ‘Is It Me?’ at Monkey Barrel Comedy (The Hive), 21.00, until 25 August. For tickets go to edfringe.com

Follow Jonny on Instagram @jonny_pelham

Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Stevie Martin

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

‘Taskmaster’ alumnus, Nobody Panic podcaster and multimedia stand-up Stevie Martin has a reservation this week. But can she pick a side dish?

Stevie Martin is on tour with her show ‘Clout’. For dates and tickets go to steviemartin.com

Listen to Stevie’s podcast ‘Nobody Panic’ where you listen to podcasts.

Follow Stevie on Instagram @5tevieM and TikTok @Stevie-Martin

Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Sharon Wanjohi

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Fast-rising stand-up Sharon Wanjohi joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But, uh oh, she’s scraped her knee!

Sharon Wanjohi is at the Edinburgh Fringe until the 24th August with her debut show ‘In The House’. For dates and tickets go to edfringe.com.

Follow Sharon on Instagram @sharonwanjohi_ and TikTok @sharonsforehead

Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Ben Schwartz

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Actor-comedian – star of ‘Parks and Rec’, ‘The Afterparty’ and voice of Sonic the Hedgehog – Ben Schwartz has a table booked this week. Plus we have a few guest callers.

Ben Schwartz soon stars in ‘DNA’ and ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’.

Ben’s improv show ‘Ben Schwartz and Friends’ is currently touring the US. For dates and tickets go to rejectedjokes.com

Follow Ben on Instagram @rejectedjokes

Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Ep 300: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie AJ Odudu)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

We’re 300! What a way to start the new series than with a special milestone episode where, once again, the (dining) tables are turned and Ed and James are the guests in the dream restaurant. Have their tastebuds changed over the last 100 episodes? And, this time, we’re thrilled to welcome back AJ Odudu as the special guest genie.

A massive thanks to AJ for hosting our big birthday episode, and a huge thank you to all of you for listening to the podcast over the last 300 episodes.

AJ Odudu hosts ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Dress the Nation’ later this year.

Follow AJ on Instagram @ajodudu

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 14 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 16th July.

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Ep 299: Katherine Parkinson (Live in London)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It’s our final b-b-b-b-bonus live episode from the London Palladium, with special guest Katherine Parkinson – star of ‘Rivals’, ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Inside No 9’.

Want to experience Off Menu: Live for yourself? There are a few tickets left for our live shows at the Royal Albert Hall next year. Visit royalalberthall.com for tickets.

We’ll be back with series 14 of Off Menu very soon…

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 298: James Norton (in partnership with Dexcom)

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In a special bonus episode in partnership with Dexcom, we welcome BAFTA-nominated actor, ‘Happy Valley’ star and Dexcom ambassador James Norton to the Dream Restaurant. And, no, he didn’t get type 1 diabetes from falling in the Thames.

If you, or someone you know is living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you like the sound of Dexcom, we highly recommend you take a look online at Dexcom.com and request a free Dexcom ONE Plus sample. Dexcom sensors are available on the NHS for some people living with diabetes and are also available to buy online. Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management. Terms and conditions and terms of use apply

This testimonial relates to an individual’s response to their use of Dexcom’s product(s) as part of their diabetes management plan. The testimonial does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have in response to the use of Dexcom’s product(s). Individual responses to the use of our products may differ. It is important to consider individual circumstances and consult with your healthcare professional before considering any changes to your diabetes management.

Follow James Norton on Instagram @jginorton

Follow Dexcom on Instagram @dexcomuk

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 297: Joanne McNally

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In our last episode of the series, stand-up, podcaster, Taskmaster star and self-proclaimed Pinotphile – Joanne McNally – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Please listen responsibly.

We’ll be back very soon with a new series of Off Menu.

Joanne McNally is on tour now with ‘Pinotphile’. For dates and tickets go to joannemcnally.com

Follow Joanne on Instagram @joannemcnally

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 296: Self Esteem (Live in London)

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It’s b-b-b-b-bonus time, with a live episode from our London Palladium run, with very special guest, pop royalty Self Esteem – aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor. (Plus a cameo appearance from Corbarian, Kelly.)

Self Esteem’s new album ‘A Complicated Woman’ is out now. Buy and listen to it here.

Self Esteem is out tour from September. For dates and tickets visit selfesteem.love

Follow Rebecca on Instagram @selfesteemselfesteem

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 295: George Egg

Wed, 28 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Comedian, chef and the Snack Hacker himself, George Egg, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And James has an announcement.

George Egg’s book, ‘The Snack Hacker: Rule-Breaking Recipes for Cooks and Non-Cooks’, is published on 5th June by Blink Publishing. Pre-order it here.

Follow George on Instagram @georgeegg

And watch The Snack Hacker videos on YouTube

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 294: Carey Mulligan

Wed, 21 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan – star of Tim Key and Tom Basden’s ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ – is this week’s dream guest. But can James name those nominated roles?

Carey Mulligan stars in ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ which is in cinemas from 30 May.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 293: Stacey Dooley

Wed, 14 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Presenter, author and actor Stacey Dooley has a booking this week, and she’s expecting fuss, fuss, fuss.

Stacey Dooley’s new book ‘Dear Minnie’ published by BBC Books. Buy it here.

Stacey is also starring in the touring production of ‘2:22: A Ghost Story’. For dates and tickets go to 222aghoststory.com

Follow Stacey on Instagram @sjdooley

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 292: Dermot O'Leary

Wed, 07 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

World’s Greatest Hugger, Dermot O'Leary, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week and reveals Nicole Scherzinger’s after-dinner tipple.

Dermot O'Leary hosts ‘Silence is Golden’ which starts Monday 5th May on U&Dave and airs weekly. All episodes are available to stream free on U from Monday 5th May.

Follow Dermot on Instagram @dermotoleary

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 291: Julian Clary (Live in London)

Mon, 05 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

We’re back with another b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our West End run in March this year. And our special guest is Palladium royalty and ‘Taskmaster’ star Julian Clary.

Julian Clary is on tour now with ‘A Fistful of Clary’ including a date at the London Palladium on 17th May. For full dates and tickets go to julianclary.co.uk

Follow Julian on Instagram @julianclarycampcomic

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 290: Daisy Ridley

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The force is strong with this week’s guest, as ‘Star Wars’ actor and star of James’s favourite film ‘Cleaner’ Daisy Ridley joins us in the Dream Restaurant.

(And that restaurant in Liverpool Daisy couldn't remember the name of was called Buyers Club.)

Daisy Ridley stars in ‘Cleaner’, a Sky Cinema release on 2nd May. Watch it here.

Follow Daisy on Instagram @daisyridley

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 289: Jeff Goldblum

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Global treasure and Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But the food will need to be served quickly…

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra’s new album ‘Still Blooming’ is out on 25th April on Decca Records. Buy it here.

Follow Jeff on Instagram @jeffgoldblum

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 288: Bridget Christie (Tasting Menu)

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In our second Tasting Menu episode, ‘Taskmaster’ star and writer/star of ‘The Change’, Bridget Christie, returns for a surprise set of dream dishes. But she’s got bigger problems to deal with…

All episodes of series two of Bridget’s sitcom ‘The Change’ are available now on Channel 4. Watch it here.

Follow Bridget on Instagram @bridget.christie.14

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 287: Santiago Lastra

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Mexican-born Michelin-starred chef Santiago Lastra – whose restaurants include KOL and Fonda – orders his dream meal this week. Now, where did we put the sea buckthorn juice?

Santiago Lastra’s new London restaurant Fonda is now open – go to fondalondon.com. And for details about KOL go to kolrestaurant.com.

Follow Santiago on Instagram @santiagolas

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 286: Rhod Gilbert (Live in London)

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It’s our first b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our live residency at the London Palladium. And first up in the Dream Restaurant is superb stand-up and James’s ‘Taskmaster’ pal Rhod Gilbert.

Rhod Gilbert is on tour now with ‘Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit’ including a date at London’s Eventim Apollo on 12 June. For dates and tickets go to rhodgilbertcomedian.com

Follow Rhod on Instagram @rhodgilbert

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 285: Sally Phillips

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

‘Smack the Pony’, ‘I’m Alan Partridge’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Sally Phillips is this week’s diner, and she’s going foraging.

Sally Phillips stars in ‘Austin’ which is on BBC One at 9.30pm from Friday 4th April with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer.

Follow Sally on Instagram @sallysmack

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 284: Meera Sodha

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Superb chef, food writer and author (including one of Off Menu’s favourite cookbooks, ‘East’) Meera Sodha joins us for a Dream Restaurant booking this week. If anyone says ‘ship’ they have to put 50p in the Naan Jar.

Meera Sodha’s new cookbook ‘Dinner’ is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here.

For more of her books visit Meera’s website, meerasodha.com/books

Follow Meera on Instagram @meerasodha

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 283: Antoni Porowski

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

‘Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski joins us at the Dream Restaurant this week. We hope there’s enough room on the table…

‘No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski’ is available now on National Geographic Channel and Disney+.

Follow Antoni on Instagram @antoni

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 282: Ellie Taylor

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Ellie Taylor – ‘Ted Lasso’ star, ‘Strictly’ contestant and superb stand-up – has a booking this week. Shout out to Theresa’s broccoli pasta.

Ellie Taylor is on tour with ‘Palavering!’. For dates and tickets head to ellietaylorcomedy.com

Follow Ellie on Instagram @elliejanetaylor

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 281: David Tennant

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

David Tennant Does a Podcast With… Ed and James! The ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Rivals’ star has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant this week, and James starts thinking about a career change.

‘David Tennant Does a Podcast With…’ series 3 is out now with guests including Stanley Tucci, Russell T Davies, Ben Schwartz and Jameela Jamil. Listen here.

Follow David’s podcast on Instagram @davidtennantpod

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 280: Robert De Niro

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

We can’t quite believe this either. Acting royalty Robert De Niro visits the Dream Restaurant this week. Or, more accurately, the Dream Restaurant visits him.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about losing and gaining weight for acting roles.

Robert De Niro stars in ‘Zero Day’ which is out now on Netflix. Watch it here.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Producued, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 279: Stephen Graham

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Finally, one of our most requested guests – multi-Bafta-nominated actor Stephen Graham – visits the Dream Restaurant. Will James put his money where his mouth is? Will he avenge Romesh? Let’s get ready to rumble…

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about losing and gaining weight for acting roles.

Stephen Graham stars in ‘A Thousand Blows’ which is coming to Disney+ on 21st Feb.

He also stars in ‘Adolescence’ which is coming soon to Netflix.

Follow Stephen on Instagram @stephengraham1973

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 278: John Kearns (Tasting Menu)

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In an Off Menu first, we invite a previous guest back to the Dream Restaurant. But they’re not choosing their meal – they’re being served another guest’s choices. This is the first Tasting Menu episode with fan favourite, John Kearns.

John Kearns’s special ‘The Varnishing Days’ is available to watch now on NOW. Watch it here.

John stars in Adam Riches and John Kearns ARE ‘Ball & Boe’ at Soho Theatre in London. Get tickets here.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 277: Mo Gilligan

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Who’s that behind the mask? It’s Mo Gilligan! ‘The Lateish Show’ host and superstar stand-up joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week.

Mo Gilligan is on tour with his world tour ‘In The Moment’. For dates and tickets head to mogilligan.com

Mo’s podcast, ‘Mo Gilligan: Beginning, Middle and End’ is out now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here.

Follow Mo on Instagram @mothecomedian

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 276: Emily Campbell

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Team GB’s Emily Campbell – double Olympic medalist and four-time European weightlifting champion – has a table booked this week.

Emily Campbell co-hosts the Unofficial Gladiators podcast ‘Contender Ready’, available on your favourite podcast app. Listen here.

Follow Emily on Instagram @emilyjade_gb

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 275: Harris Dickinson

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Dream Restaurant has opened its doors for series 13, and our first guest of 2025 is Bafta-nominated actor and star of ‘Babygirl’ and ‘Triangle of Sadness’, Harris Dickinson.

Harris Dickinson stars in ‘Babygirl’ which is in cinemas now.

Follow Harris on Instagram @harrisdickinson

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 13 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Dream Restaurant opens for bookings on Wednesday 22nd January.

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Best of 2024: Live

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 04:00:43 GMT

We couldn’t forget we released a whole live tour’s worth of episodes this year, could we? Here are our favourite clips for first time taking our meals on wheels.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Best of 2024: Part 2

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:00:16 GMT

It’s the second half of our favourite clips of the year. If Cannibalism needs to be a trigger warning, then consider yourself warned.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Best of 2024: Part 1

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:00:31 GMT

Another year at the Dream Restaurant comes to an end. Here’s part one of the most delicious clips from 2024.

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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Ep 274: Andy Zaltzman (Christmas Special)

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:00:52 GMT

Joining us for a Christmas Special second helping is ‘Taskmaster’ champion and ‘The Bugle’ podcast, Andy Zaltzman.

Andy Zaltzman is on tour now with ‘The Zaltgeist’, running until 9th May 2025 at London's Leicester Square Theatre. For full dates and tickets, visit www.andyzaltzman.co.uk

Follow Andy on Twitter @ZaltzCricket

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 273: Rose Matafeo (Christmas Special)

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 04:00:12 GMT

Merry festivities! We’re back with our first Christmas special, and our very special guest diner is NZ comedian and ‘Junior Taskmaster’ host, Rose Matafeo.

Rose’s new special ‘On And On And On’ is on Max on 19 Dec.

‘Junior Taskmaster’ is on Channel 4, Fridays at 8pm. Watch it here.

Follow Rose on Instagram @rosematafeo

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 272: Derren Brown

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:50 GMT

Who could’ve predicted that, for the final episode of the series, we’d have Derren Brown in the Dream Restaurant? Oh…

Derren Brown is on tour in 2025 with his new show ‘Only Human’. Get tickets at derrenbrown.co.uk

Follow Derren on Instagram and Twitter @derrenbrown

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 271: Olga Koch

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:32 GMT

Russian-British stand-up, podcaster and Writer’s Guild Award winner Olga Koch has a table booked this week. Let’s hope she doesn’t eat too many sweets.

Olga’s bringing her new show ‘Olga Koch Comes From Money’ to London’s Soho Theatre, 3-21 Dec. Buy tickets at sohotheatre.com

Olga’s new special ‘Prawn Cocktail’ is out now on YouTube. Watch it here.

Follow Olga on Instagram @kolga300 and Twitter @rocknrolga

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 270: Sebastian Stan

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:00:31 GMT

The MCU’s Winter Solider – and star of ‘A Different Man” and ‘The Apprentice’ – Sebastian Stan is this week’s dream diner. But we better watch out, he might prank us.

Trigger warning: this episode contains some chat about dieting.

Sebastian stars in ‘A Different Man’ which is in cinemas now.

He also stars in ‘The Apprentice’ which is in cinemas now.

Follow Sebastian on Instagram @imsebastianstan

Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 269: Robert Popper

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:00:18 GMT

Comedy royalty Robert Popper – ‘Friday Night Dinner’ creator and author of ‘The Timewaster Letters’ – dines with us this week. And he’s brought a list.

P.S. Can't remember if there’s any mention of signed chopping boards in this episode, but you ain’t getting one.

Robert Popper’s new book ‘The Elsie Drake Letters (aged 104)’ is out now, published by Hachette. Buy it here.

Follow Robert on Twitter @robertpopper and Instagram @itsrobertpopper

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 268: Jessica Hynes

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:00:43 GMT

We welcome Bafta-winning actor and writer and ‘Spaced’ star Jessica Hynes to the Dream Restaurant this week, and she welcomes us to her restaurant.

P.S. Once again, this is a disclaimer to say that no one is receiving a signed chopping board. Yes, we could edit this out, but it is funny.

Jessica Hynes stars in ‘The Franchise’ which is available on HBO, Sky and streaming service NOW. Watch it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 267: Danny Dyer

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:00:59 GMT

Royal descendent Danny Dyer has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week, in what must be the sweariest Off Menu yet.

Disclaimer: once again, we will not be sending anyone a signed chopping board.

Danny Dyer stars in ‘Rivals’ which is available to stream from Friday 18 Oct on Disney+. Watch it here.

Follow Danny on Instagram @officialdannydyer and Twitter @MrDDyer

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 266: Ella Purnell

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:00:25 GMT

‘Fallout’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ star Ella Purnell plays the Off Menu game this week. It’s always the quiet ones…

Ella Purnell stars in Sky Original ‘Sweetpea’ which is available on Sky and the streaming service NOW from 10 October.

Follow Ella on Instagram @ella_purnell

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 265: Rick Astley

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:00:31 GMT

Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen.

Rick Astley’s autobiography ‘Never’ is out on 10th October, published by Pan Macmillan. Pre-order it here.

Rick is also on a book tour – follow him on social media for dates and tickets.

Follow Rick on Instagram @officialrickastley and Twitter @rickastley

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:00:46 GMT

Rukmini Iyer – author of the best-selling ‘Roasting Tin’ cookbooks – is this week’s dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I do with the heads?'

Rukmini Iyer’s new book ‘The Green Cookbook’ is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Rukmini on Instagram and Twitter @missminifer

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 263: Josh Widdicombe

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:00:11 GMT

After nearly 6 years of Off Menu, we finally welcome friend, stand-up and podcast royalty Josh Widdicombe to the Dream Restaurant. And he‘s got a bone to pick about a previous episode…

Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about dieting.

Josh Widdicombe is on tour with his new show ‘Not My Cup of Tea’ from September 2025. Tickets are on this sale Friday from joshwiddicombe.com

Listen to Josh’s podcast ‘Parenting Hell’ wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow Josh on Instagram @josh_widdicombe

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 262: Joe Locke

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:00:27 GMT

‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke has a booking this week. We didn’t actually have any tables available, but then Lisa Fox got in touch and we found room.

P.S. Under no circumstances is anyone being sent a signed chopping board. This is a joke by two professional comedians for comedic effect.

Joe Locke stars in 'Agatha All Along' which is available on Disney+ on 18 September in the US and 19 September in the UK. Watch it here.

Series 3 of ‘Heartstopper’ is on Netflix on 3 October. Watch it here.

Follow Joe on Instagram @joelocke03

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 261: Natalie Cassidy

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:00:09 GMT

‘EastEnders’ (and ‘Springleaf: The Audio Sitcom’) star Natalie Cassidy is this week’s dream diner. And maybe James is getting a part in the soap opera?

Natalie podcast ‘Life with Nat’ is out now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here.

Follow Natalie on Instagram @natcass1 and Twitter @nat_cassidy

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 260: Rachel Stevens

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:00:04 GMT

There ain’t no party like an Off Menu party. S Club’s Rachel Stevens joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week, and we finally find out what the S stands for.

Rachel Stevens is working with Activia to promote good gut health. For more info visit rachelstevens.com

Rachel’s autobiography ‘Finding My Voice’ is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Rachel Stevens on Instagram and Twitter @msrachelstevens

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 259: Will Ospreay

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 03:00:43 GMT

AEW wrestler Will Ospreay is this week’s dining guest, and he’s impressed by Ed (and James’s) wrestling experience. But can he help with James’s kitchen?

AEW All In is at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 25th August. Get tickets here.

AEW Dynamite/Collision is at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff tonight, Wednesday 21st August. Find any last-minute tickets here.

Follow Will on Instagram and Twitter @willospreay

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 258: Phil Dunster

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 03:00:06 GMT

Ted Lasso’s Jamie Tartt (doo-doo-da-doo-da-doo), Phil Dunster, introduces some new vocabulary to the Dream Restaurant this week. And don’t forget, tune in to Comic Relief.

Phil Dunster stars in ‘Oklahoma! in Concert’ at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19th and 20th August. Get tickets at oklahomaconcert.co.uk

Follow Phil on Instagram and Twitter @phildunster

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 257: Amy Annette

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:00:18 GMT

Superb stand-up, writer and podcaster Amy Annette – who, already, is frequently mentioned on Off Menu – is this week’s guest. Remember: always order an extra egg in a ramen.

Amy Annette’s debut solo show ‘Thick Skin’ is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard, until the 25th August. Buy tickets here.

Listen to Amy’s podcast ‘What Women Want’ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Amy on Instagram and Twitter @theamyannette

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 256: Hammed Animashaun

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 03:00:08 GMT

‘Black Ops’ star and BAFTA-nominated actor Hammed Animashaun has a booking this week. But will Colonel Sanders and Mr Kipling be dining with him?

Hammed Animashaun is currently starring in ‘Kiss Me Kate’ at the Barbican Theatre in London until 14 September. Get tickets at kissmekatemusical.com

Follow Hammed on Instagram @hammedhamz

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 255: Saoirse-Monica Jackson

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:00:45 GMT

‘Derry Girls’ and ‘The Decameron’ star Saoirse-Monica Jackson joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we’re all getting Nike ticks shaved on our heads.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson stars in ‘The Decameron’ which launched on Netflix on 25th July. Watch it here.

Follow Saoirse-Monica on Instagram @saoirsemonicajackson

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 254: Michelle de Swarte

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:00:43 GMT

Model-turned-stand-up comic Michelle de Swarte is this week’s guest diner. And Ed and James are amazed to find out she doesn’t know a childhood song.

Trigger warning: this episode has chat about dieting.

Michelle de Swarte’s new sitcom ‘Spent’ is on BBC Two, Mondays at 10pm. Watch is on BBC iPlayer.

Follow Michelle on Instagram @michelledeswarte

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 253: Sophie Willan

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:00:23 GMT

The Dream Restaurant is taking bookings for its 12th series, and our first diner is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ star Sophie Willan. Woo!

Watch series one of ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ on BBC iPlayer. Series two is coming soon.

Follow Sophie on Instagram @sophiewillan

Tickets for ‘Off Menu: Live in London’ go on sale this Friday 12th July at 10am. Visit offmenupodcast.co.uk for details.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 12 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:00:23 GMT

Bookings for the Dream Restaurant’s 12th season start on Wed 10th July.

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Ep 252: Jason Mantzoukas

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 03:00:16 GMT

‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Jason Mantzoukas finishes up series 11. And half of his meal is lurking in the shadows…

Listen to Jason’s podcast ‘How Did This Get Made?’ wherever you listen to podcasts.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 251: Helen Skelton

Wed, 29 May 2024 03:00:03 GMT

TV presenter, author and Strictly contestant Helen Skelton takes on her next challenge: ordering her Off Menu menu in the Dream Restaurant.

Helen Skelton’s book ‘In My Stride’ is out now published by Headline. Buy it here.

Follow Helen on Twitter and Instagram @helenskelton

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 250: Patti Harrison

Wed, 22 May 2024 03:00:19 GMT

US stand-up and ‘I Think You Should Leave’ star Patti Harrison is this week’s dream dinner guest. She arrived so early her table wasn’t ready yet.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk of eating disorders.

Patti Harrison is bringing her show ‘My Huge Tits Huge Because They Are Infected NOT FAKE’ to London’s Soho Theatre at the end of May and the Edinburgh Fringe in August.

Follow Patti on Instagram @party_harderson

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 249: Rhys Nicholson

Wed, 15 May 2024 03:00:00 GMT

‘Drag Race Down Under’ judge and ‘Taskmaster Australia’ star Rhys Nicholson is our guest diner this week. And they’ve brought along their pal Jeff Tartare.

Rhys brings their new show ‘Huge Big Party Congratulations’ to the Edinburgh Fringe this August and then is touring the UK. For dates and tickets go to rhysnicholson.com.au

Rhys’s book ‘Dish’ is out now. Buy it here.

Watch Rhys’s special ‘Live at the Athenaeum’ on Netflix.

Follow Rhys on Instagram @rhysnicholson

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 248: Huge Davies

Wed, 08 May 2024 03:00:13 GMT

Comedian and podcaster Huge Davies brings disturbing news. Another great episode of Off Menu with Ed Gamble and The Boy.

Listen to Huge Davies’s podcast ‘Slime Country’ with Ed Night and Sunil Patel wherever you listen to podcasts.

Watch Huge’s special ‘The Carpark’ on YouTube for free.

Follow Huge on Twitter and Instagram @hugedavies

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 247: Ardal O’Hanlon (Live in Dublin)

Sat, 04 May 2024 03:00:16 GMT

It’s the final b-b-b-b-bonus episode from the live tour and what better way to end than with Irish comedy god and ‘Father Ted’ star Ardal O’Hanlon. Oh, and eating a creamy dessert.

Follow Ardal on Twitter @ardalsfolly and Instagram @ardalohanlon

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 246: Karan Gokani

Wed, 01 May 2024 03:00:14 GMT

Co-founder of Hoppers restaurants Karan Gokani has a table booked this week, and he’s bringing along Edward Stephenson Jamison Gamble as his dining companion.

‘Hoppers: The Cookbook’ is out now, published by Quadrille Publishing. Buy it here.

Go to Hoppers restaurants in London. Visit hopperslondon.com to book a table.

Follow Hoppers on Instagram and TikTok @hopperslondon

Follow Karan on Instagram @karancooks

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 245: Tommy Tiernan (Live in Dublin)

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:00:47 GMT

Irish comedy icon Tommy Tiernan joins us for night one in Dublin. And, no, this episode hasn’t been edited much.

Tommy Tiernan is on tour now with ‘Tommedian’. For dates and tickets go to tommytiernan.ie

Follow Tommy on Twitter @Tommedian and Instagram @officialtommedian

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 244: Sara Barron

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:00:08 GMT

Superb stand-up and podcaster Sara Barron has a reservation this week. And did you know her brother is a babe?

Listen to Sara’s podcast ‘They Like to Watch’ wherever you listen to podcasts.

Sara Barron is at the Edinburgh Fringe this August with her new show ‘Anything For You’. For tickets and info visit edfringe.com

Follow Sara on Twitter @sarabarron and Instagram @sarabarron1000000

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 243: Joe Wilkinson (Live in Brighton)

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:00:17 GMT

Despite wanting to go home, Joe Wilkinson showed up for his table at the Dream Restaurant, live in Brighton.

Listen to Joe’s podcast Chatabix with David Earl wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Chatabix on Instagram @chatabixpodcast

Joe’s book ‘My Autobiography’ is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Joe on Instagram @gillinghamjoe

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Brighton Dome.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 242: Carrie Brownstein

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:00:31 GMT

‘Portlandia’ star and half of Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we now have some ideas to pitch to Dragon’s Den…

Sleater-Kinney’s new album ‘Little Rope’ is out now. Buy it and listen to it here.

Sleater-Kinney are touring this year. For dates and tickets go to sleater-kinney.com

Follow Carrie Instagram @carrie_rachel

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 241: Mike Wozniak (Live in London)

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:00:34 GMT

It’s night two of our two-night London Palladium residency and moustachioed maestro Mike Wozniak joins us in the Dream Restaurant.

Listen to Mike’s podcast ‘Three Bean Salad’ wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Mike on Twitter @mrmikewozniak

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 240: Killer Mike

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:00:48 GMT

Grammy Award-winning rapper (and half of Run The Jewels) Killer Mike joins us in the Dream Restaurant. And he’s impressed with Ed’s fishing skills.

Killer Mike’s Grammy-winning album ‘Michael’ is out now. Listen here.

Killer Mike is on tour this year. For dates and tickets go to killermike.com.

Follow Killer Mike on Instagram and Twitter @killermike

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 239: Jessica Knappett (Live in London)

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:00:48 GMT

Our two-night residency at the London Palladium begins with James’s Taskmaster cohort, Jessica Knappett!

Follow Jess on Instagram and Twitter @jessicaknappett

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 238: Katy Wix

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:00:05 GMT

Ghosts star (and Ed’s Taskmaster rival) Katy Wix is this week’s guest in the rest(aurant). Did the genie sneak any worms in her food?

Trigger warning: this episode includes chat about dieting.

Katy Wix’s book ‘Delicacy’ is out now, published by Headline. Buy it here.

Follow Katy on Instagram @really_katywix and Twitter @wixkaty

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 237: Lucy Beaumont (Live in Manchester)

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:00:49 GMT

Taskmaster’s Lucy Beaumont joins us for night two of our Manchester residency. And a horse nearly made her late…

Lucy Beaumont’s on tour now with ‘The Trouble and Strife!’ For dates and tickets go to lucybeaumont.co.uk

Lucy’s podcast ‘Lucy and Sam’s Perfect Brains’ is out now. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the O2 Apollo Manchester.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 236: Finn Wolfhard

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:02 GMT

Want to be a member of the Blue Crew? Stranger Things have happened… James’s Ghostbusters co-star Finn Wolfhard is this week’s guest diner.

Finn Wolfhard stars in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ in cinemas now.

Follow Finn on Instagram @finnwolfhardofficial

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 235: Amelia Dimoldenberg (Live in Manchester)

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:00:18 GMT

The pop-up Dream Restaurant opens in Manchester, with someone who‘s no stranger to fine dining: Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg.

Watch Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date on YouTube and Instagram

Follow Amelia on Twitter and Instagram @ameliadimz

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the O2 Apollo Manchester.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 234: Johannes Radebe

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 04:00:46 GMT

It’s time for another fab-u-lous episode, and this week’s dream diner is everyone’s favourite ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Johannes Radebe.

Johannes is on tour with his new show ‘House of JoJo’ from 29 March. For dates and tickets visit johannes-live.com

Follow Johannes on Twitter @jojo_radebe and Instagram @johannesradebe

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 233: Frankie Boyle (Live in Glasgow)

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 04:00:06 GMT

Night two of our Glasgow residency, and Frankie Boyle is at it.

Frankie Boyle is on tour with ‘Lap of Shame’. For dates and tickets go to frankieboyle.com

Listen to Frankie’s podcast ‘Here Comes the Guillotine’ on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Frankie on Twitter @frankieboyle and Instagram @frankie_boyle

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 232: Stuart Laws

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:36 GMT

There are some strange goings on in Dream Restaurantville this week, and acclaimed stand-up and director Stuart Laws is here to solve the case.

Stuart Laws is on tour now with ‘Stuart Laws? Is That Guy Still Going?’. For dates and tickets go to stuartlaws.com

Stuart’s special ‘Stuart Laws is All In’ is available now on YouTube via 800 Pound Gorilla. Watch it here.

Follow Stuart on Twitter @thisstuartlaws and Instagram @stuartlawscomedy

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 231: Iain Stirling (Live in Glasgow)

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:00:04 GMT

Our Scottish residency begins with superb stand-up and The Voice of Love Island Iain Stirling, live in Glasgow. Sorry about all the bleeps.

Iain Stirling is on tour with ‘Relevant’. For dates and tickets go to iaindoesjokes.com

Follow Iain on Twitter and Instagram @iaindoesjokes

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 230: Nisha Katona

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:00:44 GMT

‘Great British Menu’ judge and Mowgli Street Food restaurateur Nisha Katona has a table booked this week. And it’s a dog-friendly Dream Restaurant.

Nisha Katona’s new book ‘Bold: Big Flavour Twists to Classic Dishes’ is out now, published by Nourish Books. Buy it here.

Find your nearest Mowgli restaurant here.

Follow Nisha on Twitter and Instagram @nishakatona

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 229: Sam Campbell (Live in Nottingham)

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 04:00:07 GMT

The Dream Restaurant comes to you live from Nottingham this week, with special guest, Taskmaster’s Sam Campbell. And he’s brought his own fork…

Sam Campbell is on tour with ‘Wobservations’. For dates and tickets visit samcampbelltour.com

Sam’s podcast ‘Lucy and Sam’s Perfect Brains’ is coming soon. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Follow Sam on Instagram @mcdonaldscomedy

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Nottingham Royal Concert Hall.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 228: Ray Winstone

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:00:03 GMT

British acting royalty Ray Winstone is this week’s guest. And he’s brought his own olive oil.

Ray Winstone stars in ‘Damsel’ which releases on Netflix from 8th March. Watch it here.

Ray Winstone also stars in ‘The Gentlemen’ which releases on Netflix in March. Watch it here.

Follow Ray on Instagram @thisisraywinstone

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 227: John Robins (Live in Bristol)

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 04:00:57 GMT

Our Bristol residency concludes with Radio 5 Live DJ and vibe-magnet John Robins. But James has a train to catch…

Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about alcohol addiction and calories.

Listen to Elis James and John Robins on Radio 5 Live or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow John on Instagram @nomadic_revery and Twitter @nomadicrevery

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Bristol Hippodrome.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 226: Noel Fielding

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:00:37 GMT

The Mighty Boosh and Bake Off star Noel Fielding is this week’s guest diner. Will he be serving up some violent quiche?

Noel Fielding stars in ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ which is streaming on Apple TV+ from 1st March. Watch it here.

Follow Noel Fielding on Twitter @noelfielding11 and Instagram @noel_fielding

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 225: Susan Wokoma (Live in Bristol)

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 04:00:26 GMT

We begin our Bristol residency with Taskmaster star and award-winning actor Susan Wokoma.

Follow Susan on Instagram @susiewoosie12

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Bristol Hippodrome.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 224: CMAT

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:00:47 GMT

It’s Another Day in the Dream Restaurant, and this week’s diner is Choice Music Prize winning musician and Brit Awards nominee CMAT.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about diet culture.

CMAT’s new album ‘CrazyMad, For Me’ is out now. Stream and buy it here.

CMAT is touring and playing festivals this year. Dates and tickets here.

Follow CMAT on Twitter and Instagram @cmatbaby

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 223: Mathew Baynton (Live in London)

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 04:00:50 GMT

Our Royal Albert Hall residency continues (and finishes) with night two, featuring special guest Mathew Baynton.

Mathew Baynton is currently starring in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Stratford-upon-Avon until 30th March. Buy tickets at rsc.org.uk

Follow Mathew on Twitter @realmatbayntonand Instagram @matbaynton

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 222: Nabil Abdulrashid

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 04:00:31 GMT

Superb stand-up and ‘Britain's Got Talent’ star Nabil Abdulrashid is this week’s dream diner.

Nabil Abdulrashid is on tour now with ‘The Purple Pill’. For dates and tickets visit nabilabdulrashid.com

Follow Nabil on Instagram @manlikenabz

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 221: Elis James (Live in London)

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 04:00:24 GMT

It’s time for another bonus live episode, this one from night one of our two-night residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall with Elis James.

Listen to Elis James and John Robins on Radio 5 Live or wherever you listen to podcasts.

And listen to Elis’s other podcasts – The Socially Distant Sports Bar and Oh What A Time… – wherever you get your podcasts

Follow Elis on Twitter @elisjames and Instagram @elis_james_content

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 220: Peter Capaldi

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:00:57 GMT

Doctor Who and The Thick of It star Peter Capaldi is welcomed to the Dream Restaurant this week. But does he know the way to the American Church?

Peter Capaldi stars in 'Criminal Record' which is out now on Apple TV+. Watch it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 219: Jamelia (Live in Birmingham)

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:00:45 GMT

It’s our first episode from the Off Menu live tour! Kicking off our run of bonus live episode is Birmingham Superstar Jamelia.

Follow Jamelia on Twitter @jamelia and Instagram @officialjamelia

Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 218: Jada Pinkett Smith

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:00:12 GMT

The Dream Restaurant reopens for business for its 11th season, and our first diner of the new series is actor, author and talk-show host Jada Pinkett Smith.

Jada Pinkett Smith’s book ‘Worthy’ is out now in Hardback, published by Forth Estate. Buy it here.

Follow Jada on Twitter @jadapsmith and Instagram @jadapinkettsmith

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 11 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:00:04 GMT

Make your reservation at the Dream Restaurant from Wed 24 Jan.

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Best of 2023: Part 2

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 04:00:21 GMT

Happy Part 2 of our Best of the Year episodes.

See you in the new year for Series 11 of Off Menu.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Best of 2023: Part 1

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:45 GMT

What a delicious year it’s been at the Dream Restaurant. Here’s part one of our favourite clips from 2023.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 217: Ross Noble (Christmas Special)

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:00:16 GMT

To round off our festive specials, comedy hero Ross Noble is let loose in the Dream Restaurant.

Ross Noble is on tour in early 2024 with ‘Jibber Jabber Jamboree’. For dates and tickets visit rossnoble.com

Ross’s special ‘Humournoid’ is also available from his website.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 216: Dawn French (Christmas Special)

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:00:53 GMT

Yuletide greetings to all! We’re back in national tredge territory for our first Christmas special of the year, as we welcome Dawn French to the Dream Restaurant.

Dawn French’s new book ‘The Twat Files’ is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here.

Follow Dawn on Instagram @dawnrfrench and Twitter @Dawn_French

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 215: Paul Rudd

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:00:37 GMT

It’s the last episode of series 10, and our true crime podcast finally gets resolved: does Paul Rudd like sauces?

Trigger warning: this episode includes talk about dieting.

Paul Rudd (and James) star in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’, which is in cinemas in 2024.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 214: Steve-O

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:17 GMT

This episode is not for the faint-hearted. Professional Jackass Steve-O shows us his new tat, introduces us to his new dog, and threatens to destroy our buttholes in this week’s episode.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about addiction, vomiting and, to be frank, so much more.

Steve-O’s new special ‘The Bucket List Special’ is available to stream now from steveo.com.

Steve-O’s Hot Sauce For Your Butthole is available to buy from Amazon.

Follow Steve-O on Twitter and Instagram @steveo.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 213: Harriet Kemsley

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:15 GMT

Superb stand-up Harriet Kemsley – as seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Hypothetical’ – has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant / cat cafe this week.

Harriet Kemsley’s new special ‘Woman Child’ is available now on 800 Pound Gorilla and YouTube.

Follow Harriet on Twitter and Instagram @harrietkemsley.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 212: Garth Marenghi

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:00:59 GMT

Dreamweaver, doomsage and Sunday Times best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi joins us in the Nightmare Restaurant this week. Listen to this episode now, before it’s too late…

Garth Marenghi’s new book ‘Incarcerat’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Coronet. Buy it here.

Garth’s previous book ‘Terrortome’ in now available in a limited pleather-bound edition. Buy it here.

Garth is also on tour. Buy tickets here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 211: Steve Coogan

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 03:00:19 GMT

Steve Coogan joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. No need for us to write anything else, really.

The new Alan Partridge book ‘Big Beacon’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Orion. Buy it here.

Steve Coogan stars in ‘Dr. Strangelove’ in London’s West End from October 2024. Buy tickets here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 210: Paapa Essiedu

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:00:34 GMT

Emmy and Bafta-award nominated actor Paapa Essiedu joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Hope he doesn’t eat too much, or it may destroy him.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about vomiting from eating.

Series 2 of ‘The Lazarus Project’ is coming soon to Sky Max.

Follow Paapa on Instagram @pessiedu and Twitter @paapaessiedu

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 209: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:00:25 GMT

All the important scientific questions get asked this week, as space scientist and ‘The Sky at Night’ presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Does she think that Dark Matter’s evil?

Dr Maggie’s new book “The Art of Stargazing’ is published on November 2 by Ebury Publishing. Buy it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 208: Izuka Hoyle

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:00:01 GMT

‘Boiling Point’ and ‘Big Boys’ star Izuka Hoyle has put a LOT of thought into her Dream Restaurant. And James has got a message for Stephen Graham…

‘Boiling Point’ the TV series is on BBC One, 9pm on Sundays and on BBC iPlayer.

‘Big Boys’ series 2 is on Channel 4 later this year.

Follow Izuka on Instagram @zucchiniboobini

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 207: Nick Frost

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:00:44 GMT

Want anything from the shop? Nick Frost – star of ‘Shaun of the Dead’, ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Spaced’ – joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And a bromance begins…

Nick Frost’s new book ‘A Slice of Fried Gold’ is published by Bonnier on 28 September. Buy it here.

Follow Nick on Instagram @FriedGold

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 206: AJ Odudu

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 03:00:28 GMT

Ever missed a flight? AJ Odudu has. The TV presenter, Strictly star and new host of Big Brother is this week’s dream diner.

‘Big Brother’ is back this October on ITV2 and ITVX.

Follow AJ on Twitter and Instagram @AJOdudu

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 205: Jordan Gray

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:00:12 GMT

National Comedy Award-winning stand-up and musician Jordan Gray joins us this week. And you’ll never look at a Percy Pig in the same way again…

Jordan Gray is on tour now with her Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show ‘Is It a Bird?’. For dates and tickets go to jordangraylive.co.uk

Listen to Jordan’s podcast ‘Transplaining with Jordan Gray’ wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow Jordan on Twitter and Instagram @talkdarkfriend

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 204: Carol Vorderman

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:00:51 GMT

I'll have a side dish please, Carol. We're back in National Treash territory as ‘Countdown’s Carol Vorderman orders her dream meal.

‘Carol Vorderman’s Perfect 10 Quiz Book’ is published on 14th September, published by Ebury Press. Buy it here.

Listen to Carol’s podcast ‘Perfect 10 with Carol Vorderman’ here.

Follow Carol on Twitter and Instagram @carolvorders

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 203: Paul Foot

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 03:00:27 GMT

Alternative comedy hero Paul Foot discovers the Fifth Flavour in the Dream Restaurant this week. Not everyone will want to try it.

Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about vomiting from eating, and euthanasia.

Paul Foot is on tour with his new show ‘Dissolve’ which has just announced more dates for Spring 2024. For dates and tickets go to paulfoot.tv.

Follow Paul on Twitter @paulfoot and Instagram @paulfootcomedy

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 202: Jimi Famurewa

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:00:16 GMT

Author, food critic and Masterchef star Jimi Famurewa is judging the Dream Restaurant this week. Fingers crossed for a good review.

Jimi Famurewa’s book ‘Settlers: Journeys Through the Food, Faith and Culture of Black African London’ is out now in paperback, published by Bloomsbury Continuum. Buy it here.

Follow Jimi on Twitter @Jimfam and Instagram @jimfamished

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 201: Angela Barnes

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:00:51 GMT

Mock the Week and Radio 4 star Angela Barnes is our next booking in the Dream Restaurant. And she likes to be able to hear her drinks.

Angela Barnes is on tour with ‘Hot Mess’. For dates and tickets visit angelabarnes.co.uk.

Follow Angela on Twitter @angelabarnes and Instagram @angela_barnsey

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 200: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Rylan Clark)

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:00:12 GMT

As we round off another hundo, it’s time to flip the table once again and make Ed and James the guest diners in the dream restaurant. Have their choices changed over the last 100 episodes? And will they exploit as many loopholes as their first attempt? And, once again, the genie is transferring his powers to one of our favourite guests from the last century, Rylan Clark!

A massive thanks to Rylan for being our guest genie. A huge thank you to you all for listening to our stupid podcast over the last 200 episodes. And an extra special thanks, as per, to No Context Off Menu, for memeing the heck out of us (follow them @nocontxtoffmenu).

Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 199: Celya AB

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:00:37 GMT

French-Algerian stand-up (and former cat-sitter to James) Celya AB has a table booked this week. Bon appétit!

Celya AB’s new solo show ‘Second Rodeo’ is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard, 2-27 August (not 15). Tickets and info.

Follow Celya on Twitter and Instagram @abcelya

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 198: Graham Coxon

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:00:54 GMT

Give this guest coffee and TV. Blur guitarist Graham Coxon chooses his dream dishes this week.

Blur’s new album ‘The Ballad of Darren’ is out now. Listen and buy it now.

Graham’s band The Waeve’s album is also out now. Listen it buy it now.

Follow Graham on Twitter and Instagram @grahamcoxon

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 197: Jenny Eclair

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 03:00:18 GMT

Why would anyone do that? Good question, Jenny Eclair. The Taskmaster star and legendary stand-up is this week’s diner in the Dream Restaurant.

Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about eating disorders and depression.

Jenny Eclair is on tour with ‘Sixty Plus (FFS!)’. For dates and tickets visit jennyeclair.com

Listen to Jenny’s podcast ‘Older & Wider’ wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Jenny on Twitter @jennyeclair and Instagram @jennyeclair1960

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 196: Toheeb Jimoh

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:00:59 GMT

Riceo, Riceo, wherefore art thou Riceo? Kicking off series 10 is ‘Ted Lasso’ star Toheeb Jimoh.

Toheeb’s currently starring in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Almeida Theatre until 29 July. Buy tickets here.

Follow Toheeb on Twitter @Toheeb_Jimoh and Instagram @toheeb.j

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 10 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 03:00:27 GMT

The Dream Restaurant starts taking bookings Wed 12 July.

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Ep 195: Judi Love

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 03:00:17 GMT

It’s the last episode of series 9, and who better to eat at the Dream Restaurant than the unprepared and gassy Judi Love. See you next series!

Judi Love is on tour with ‘The One Like’. Visit judilove.co.uk for dates and tickets.

Follow Judi on Twitter and Instagram @1judilove

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 194: Tim Minchin

Wed, 31 May 2023 03:00:43 GMT

Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty. Arena-filling comedian, Matilda maestro and co-writer of Groundhog Day the musical, Tim Minchin joins us in the Dream Restaurant.

Groundhog Day is playing at the Old Vic Theatre in London until 19 August. Buy tickets here.

Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram @timminchin

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 193: Arlo Parks

Wed, 24 May 2023 03:00:40 GMT

Mercury Prize-winning musician Arlo Parks gets an in-depth education in the musical genre ‘food rock’ in this week’s episode.

Arlo Parks’ new album ‘Soft Machine’ is released on Transgressive Records on 26 May. Buy and stream it here.

Arlo Park is on tour this autumn. Go to arloparksofficial.com for dates and tickets.

Follow Arlo on Twitter @arloparks and Instagram @arlo.parks

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 192: Helen Bauer

Wed, 17 May 2023 03:00:26 GMT

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, ‘Live at the Apollo’ star and ‘Trusty Hogs’ podcast co-host Helen Bauer is this week’s guest. And she’s so committed to her menu she’s ordered some of it last night.

Trigger warning: there is some talk about compulsive eating.

Helen Bauer is going on tour. Visit helenbauer.co.uk for dates and tickets.

Listen to Helen’s podcast with Catherine Bohart, ‘Trusty Hogs’, wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Helen on Twitter and Instagram @HelenBaBauer

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 191: Paul Feig

Wed, 10 May 2023 03:00:58 GMT

For the second week on the trot, alcohol is flowing in the Dream Restaurant. Paul Feig – director or ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Spy’, creator of ‘Freaks and Geeks’, and cocktail connoisseur – is this week’s guest diner.

Paul Feig’s book ‘Cocktail Time!: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun’ is out now, published by HarperCollins. Buy it here.

Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram @paulfeig

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 190: Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Wed, 03 May 2023 03:00:58 GMT

Grab a whisky, for the first time the Off Menu boys are drinking on the job in, with ‘Ghosts’, ‘Stath Lets Flats’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Kiell Smith-Bynoe. (Can anyone lend me 30p for a Capri Sun?)

Kiell is currently in ‘Taskmaster’ on Channel 4.

His Channel 4 Blap ‘Red Flag’ is on All 4.

Follow Kiell on Twitter @kfRedhot and Instagram @klayzeflaymz

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 189: Róisín Murphy

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:00:11 GMT

Will this week’s guest be tempted by fruit hanging ripe on the tree? Róisín Murphy – musician, record producer and formerly half of Moloko – is our dream diner.

Róisín Murphy’s new single ‘CooCool’ is out now, and she has more new music coming soon. She plays the Royal Albert Hall in London on 11 May. Buy tickets here.

Follow Róisín on Twitter @roisinmurphy and Instagram @roisinmurphyofficial

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 188: Alex Jones

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:00:34 GMT

One way or another, Alex Jones is going to order her dream meal.

All episodes Alex’s new series ‘Reunion Hotel’ are now on every Thursday on BBC Two at 8pm and available on BBC iPlayer thereafter.

Follow Alex on Twitter @MissAlexJones and Instagram @alexjonesthomson

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 187: Lily Allen

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:00:34 GMT

Sun is in the sky, oh why oh why, would we want to be anywhere else. Lily Allen joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week.

Lily Allen stars in ‘Dreamland’ on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

She also stars in ‘The Pillowman’ at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End from 10 June - 2 September. Buy tickets here.

Follow Lily on Twitter and Instagram @lilyallen

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 186: John Kearns

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:00:02 GMT

The Kearnel himself, ‘Taskmaster’ star John Kearns, is this weeks’s dream diner.

John Kearns is on tour now with ‘The Varnishing Days’. For tour dates and tickets go to johnkearnscomedy.co.uk

John’s podcast ‘Microscope’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow John on Twitter @johnsfurcoat

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 185: Florence Pugh

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 03:00:45 GMT

It’s another guest we’ve been trying to book since day one: Florence Pugh – the Oscar-nominated star of ‘Little Women’, ‘Black Widow’ and ‘A Good Person’ – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. And James tries not to bring up ‘Midsommar’ fan theories.

SPOILER ALERT: there are ‘Midsommar’ spoilers aplenty.

HEALTH WARNING: obviously, never take Calpol (or any other drugs) with alcohol. Obviously.

Florence Pugh stars in ‘A Good Person’ which is in cinemas now and on Sky Cinema on 28 April.

Follow Florence on Instagram @florencepugh and Twitter @florence_pugh

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 184: Nick Mohammed

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:13 GMT

‘Ted Lasso’ star and superb character comic Nick Mohammed orders, err, his dream(?) meal this week.

Nick Mohammed is on tour with ‘The Very Best and Worst of Mr Swallow’. For tour dates and tickets visit berksnest.com/nick

Follow Nick on Twitter @nickmohammed

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 183: Motsi Mabuse

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:13 GMT

This episode gets a 10(!) from us. Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse is this week’s guest diner.

Motsi’s book ‘Finding My Own Rhythm: My Story’ is out now, published by Ebury. Buy it here.

Follow Motsi on Instagram @motsimabuse

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Menus To Be Buried With - Judgement Day!

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 04:00:29 GMT

Look out! Brett Goldstein, Ped Plambles (Ed Gamble) & The Genie (James Acaster) meet once again for Judgement Day to talk all about their favourite films meals all for Red Nose Day. On the menu this year we have bad dates, erotic meals and a very spicy curry.

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Ep 182: Joe Cornish

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 04:00:17 GMT

Joe Cornish – film writer and director, ‘Lockwood & Co.’ head honcho and the 'Joe' half of Adam & Joe – has a table booked this week.

Joe’s series ‘Lockwood & Co.’ is out now, only on Netflix. Watch it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 181: Cariad Lloyd

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 04:00:54 GMT

Cariad Lloyd – improviser extraordinaire, Greifcast host and author of ‘You Are Not Alone’ – gets very specific in the Dream Restaurant this week.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about grief and death.

Cariad’s book ‘You Are Not Along’ is out now, published by Bloomsbury. Buy it here.

Listen to Cariad’s podcast ‘Griefcast’ wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Cariad on Twitter @ladycariad and Instagram @cariadlloyd

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 180: Reece Shearsmith

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 04:00:51 GMT

The Dream Restaurant finally has an address: 9, err, Genie Lane. Oh and also it’s a nest. Reece Shearsmith is this week’s diner.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about dieting and weight.

Reece Shearsmith is in ‘The Unfriend’ at the Criterion Theatre in London’s West End until 16 April. Tickets and info here.

‘Inside No 9’ is on BBC iPlayer.

Follow Reece on Twitter @ReeceShearsmith

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 179: Yotam Ottolenghi

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 04:00:40 GMT

Another dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. World renowned chef, restaurateur and author Yotam Ottolenghi has a table booked this week. And James just wants to talk about Disney World food.

‘Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things’, by Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad, is out now, published by Ebury Press. Buy it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 178: Fern Brady

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 04:00:51 GMT

Who’s this week’s guest, Fern? ‘It’s me Fern Brady, me Fern Brady!’ The superb stand-up, Taskmaster star-turned-author orders her dream meal.

Trigger warning: this episode contains talk of dieting and calories.

Fern Brady’s book ‘Strong Female Character’ is out on 16 February 2023, published by Octopus. Buy it here.

Follow Fern on Twitter @FernBrady and Instagram @fernfrombathgate

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 177: Kathy Burke

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:00:54 GMT

We’re digging for national treasure, and we’ve found Kathy Burke – a guest we’ve been inviting to the Dream Restaurant since day one.

Kathy Burke’s podcast ‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wake’ is out now on all the usual podcast platforms. Listen to it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 176: Paul Mescal

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 04:00:32 GMT

The Dream Restaurant reopens its doors for series 9, and our first guest is Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor and star of 'Normal People', Paul Mescal.

Paul Mescal stars in 'Aftersun' which is available to stream now on Mubi.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Series 9 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:00:15 GMT

The Dream Restaurant reopens Wed 25 Jan.

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Best of 2022: Part 2

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:00:06 GMT

And here's part two of our 2022 Best Of collection. We’ll be back in the new year!

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Best of 2022: Part 1

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:00:06 GMT

It's been another delectable year of Off Menu. And here's part one of our favourite clips of 2022.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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The Christmas Dinner Party (Live at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall)

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 04:00:37 GMT

A present from Ed, James and The Great Benito.

Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party, recorded live at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on 20 December 2022.

Featuring special guests:

Nish Kumar

Rosie Jones

Bob Mortimer

Munya Chawawa

Sindhu Vee

Tim Key

Plus contributions from Claudia Winkleman and Dan Aykroyd.

Bob Mortimer's new novel The Satsuma Complex is out now. Buy it here.

Tim Key's Festivical Playing Cards. Buy them here.

Recorded by Southbank Centre. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 175: Alex Horne (Christmas Special)

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:00:41 GMT

Record a Christmas food podcast. Your time starts now.

Watch The Horne Section TV Show on All 4.

Watch Taskmaster on All 4.

Listen to The Horne Section Podcast.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 174: Mel Giedroyc (Christmas Special)

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:00:39 GMT

Tidings of comfort and joy to all! Finally, we complete the Mel and Sue set and welcome Mel Giedroyc to the Dream Restaurant for our first Christmas special of 2022.

Watch Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable on Dave and UKTV Play.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 173: Chris Redd (Live at Just for Laughs Montreal)

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 04:00:36 GMT

The third ever live Off Menu, this time across the Atlantic in Canada. With very special guest, Saturday Night Live star and superb stand-up Chris Redd.

Follow Chris on Twitter @ReddSaidIt and Instagram @ChrisReddIs

Recorded by Just for Laughs Comedy Pro. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 172: Stanley Tucci

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:49 GMT

In the final episode of series 8, bonafide foodie and global treasure Stanley Tucci joins us in the Dream Restaurant. But will he raise a toast?

Stanley Tucci’s book ‘Taste: My Life in Food’ is available now in paperback. Buy it here.

‘Inside Man’ is available on BBC iPlayer.

Follow Stanley on Instagram @StanleyTucci

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

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Ep 171: Chloe Petts

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:42 GMT

Petts wins prizes is this week's episode, as acclaimed stand-up (and Ed’s regular support act) Chloe Petts orders her dream meal. Amazing this episode survived, considering the water spillage.

Chloe Petts is on tour with ‘Transience’ in 2023. Visit chloepetts.org for dates and tickets.

Follow Chloe on Twitter and Instagram @ChloePetts

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 170: Babatunde Aléshé

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:16 GMT

Let’s GO! Stand-up comedian and I'm a Celeb and Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé orders his dream meal this week. And do NOT piss him off.

Babatunde is starring in the current series of I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! on ITV

See Babatunde of tour in 2023 with Babahood. For dates and tickets go to his website.

Follow Babatunde on Twitter @BabatundeComedy and Instagram @BabatundeComedian

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 169: Ania Magliano

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:54 GMT

Rising comedy star Ania Magliano picks her dream menu, and a new caterpillar-based game in this week’s sugar-filled episode.

See Ania Magliano’s show ‘Absolutely No Worries If Not’ at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on Fri 11 Nov. And look our for further dates on Ania's website.

Follow Ania on Twitter @AniaMags and Instagram @AniaMagliano

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 168: Alison Spittle

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:00:27 GMT

Wheel of Misfortune podcaster and soup-erb stand-up Alison Spittle has a reservation at the Dream Restaurant this week.

Listen to Alison's podcast ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ on BBC Sounds.

Follow Alison on Twitter and Instagram @AlisonSpittle

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 167: Rina Sawayama

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:09 GMT

Will this guest be eating to XS? Hyperpop superstar Rina Sawayama orders her dream meal this week. And James is trying to scare people with olive oil.

Rina Sawayama's new album 'Hold the Girl' is out now.

Rina is on tour. Head to rina.online for dates and tickets.

Rina's hot sauce 'This Hell' is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Rina on Twitter @rinasawayama and Instagram @rinasonline

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 166: Paul Chowdhry

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:00:41 GMT

Things get spooky – or should we say ‘sinistro’ – in this week’s episode with stand-up and Taskmaster star Paul Chowdhry.

Paul Chowdhry is on tour with ‘Family Friendly Comedian (No Children). Buy tickets at paulchowdhry.com.

Listen to Paul’s podcast ‘Pudcast’ wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram @paulchowdhry

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 165: Richard Ayoade

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 03:00:14 GMT

BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker Richard Ayoade has a table booked this week. And he knows the way to James's heart.

Richard Ayoade’s children's book ‘The Book That No One Wanted To Read’ is published on 6th Oct by Walker Books. Buy it here.

Follow Richard on Twitter @RichardAyoade

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Announcement! Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party - live show in London - on sale this Wednesday

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:00:39 GMT

Dream Restaurant Announcement!

Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party

Live at London’s Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Tickets go on sale this Wednesday 5th October 10am from southbankcentre.co.uk

This festive season(ing), Ed Gamble and James Acaster decorate the Dream Restaurant and host the Off Menu Christmas Dinner Party.

Join The Genie and the Maître Dream for some very special festive surprises, for one night only. Yorkshire pudding chat guaranteed*.

*Not guaranteed.

‘The funniest – and undoubtedly the weirdest – food podcast around’ The Telegraph

‘A huge range of guests – and a glut of heartwarming, hunger-inducing chats’ The Guardian

Presented by Plosive Live in association with Avalon and PBJ

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Ep 164: Richard E Grant

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:00:46 GMT

No Camberwell Carrots are on the menu in this week’s episode with – yet another national treasure – Richard E Grant.

Richard E Grant’s new book ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’ is published in hardback by Simon & Schuster on 29th September. Buy it here.

Follow Richard on Twitter @RichardEGrant and Instagram @richard.e.grant

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

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Ep 163: Rylan Clark

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:00:24 GMT

Welcome to the Dream Restaurant Rylan Clark we’ve been expecting you for a long time! A guest we’ve been trying to book since day one, and he doesn’t disappoint.

Rylan Clark’s new book ‘Ten: The Decade That Changed My Future’ is published in hardback by Seven Dials on 29th September. Buy it here.

Follow Rylan on Twitter and Instagram @Rylan

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 162: Matt Lucas

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:00:32 GMT

Do be happy, don't be sad – when you listen to this week’s episode of the Off Menu podcast with special guest, Matt Lucas.

Matt Lucas hosts ‘The Great British Bake Off’ which is on Tuesdays, 8pm, Channel 4. Watch it here.

Follow Matt Lucas on Twitter and Instagram @RealMattLucas

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

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Ep 161: Flo & Joan

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:00:15 GMT

Gotcha! Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan – aka sisters Nicola and Rosie – order their dream menus this week.

Flo & Joan are on tour with ‘Sweet Release’. Go to floandjoan.com for dates

Follow Flo & Joan on Twitter and Instagram @floandjoan

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 160: Sir Lenny Henry

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 03:00:30 GMT

We’re back in National Treash territory as we welcome our first Knight of the Realm to the Dream Restaurant: Sir Lenny Henry.

Lenny Henry’s ‘Rising to the Surface’ is published by Faber & Faber on 1 September. Buy it here.

Lenny Henry‘s ‘The Book of Legends’ is published by Pan Macmillan on 13 October. Buy it here.

Lenny Henry stars in ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ on Prime Video from 2 September. Watch it here.

Follow Lenny on Twitter @LennyHenry

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 159: Felicity Ward

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:00:13 GMT

Superb stand-up and Live at the Apollo star Felicity Ward has a reservation this week. And James has a guess at what's in a salad.

Go to felicityward.com for Felicity’s latest tour dates.

Follow Felicity on Twitter and Instagram @FelicityWard

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 158: Maisie Adam

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 03:00:36 GMT

Fresh from The Dip, Mock the Week star and superb stand-up Maisie Adam orders her dream meal. What a roller coaster ride of an episode.

Maisie Adam is at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour with ‘Buzzed’. Go to maisieadam.com for dates.

Follow Maisie on Twitter and Instagram @MaisieAdam

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Ep 157: Professor Brian Cox

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:00:52 GMT

Can you drink a black hole? Is sand evil? All these questions and more are put to our smartest guest yet, Professor Brian Cox.

Professor Brian Cox is on tour with ‘Horizons’. Dates and tickets at briancoxlive.co.uk.

Follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram @ProfBrianCox

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 156: Amy Gledhill

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 03:00:24 GMT

In one of the most chaotic episodes ever, rising comedy start – and 1/3 of sketch duo The Delightful Sausage – Amy Gledhill needs a mystery solving.

See Amy Gledhill’s debut solo show ‘The Girl Before The Girl You Marry’ at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Tickets here.

Follow Amy on Twitter @thatgledhill and Instagram @thatamygledhill

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 155: Taron Egerton

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:00:09 GMT

Rocket-man himself Taron Egerton pops into the Dream Restaurant this week.

See Taron in 'Black Bird’ on Apple TV+.

Follow Taron on Twitter @taronegerton Instagram @taron.egerton

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

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Ep 154: Esther Manito

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:00:39 GMT

Live at the Apollo star Esther Manito drops by the Dream Restaurant this week. Hope we've ordered enough lemons.

See Esther Manito’s new show #NotAllMen at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Tickets here.

Follow Esther Manito on Twitter @Esther_Manito and Instagram @EstherManito

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 153: Joseph Quinn

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 03:00:30 GMT

Happy series 8! We’re kicking off the season by heading into the Upside Down with Joseph Quinn – aka Stranger Things’s Eddie Munson.

Stranger Things season 4 is available now on Netflix.

Follow Joseph Quinn on Instagram @josephquinn

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 8 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:00:55 GMT

New menu from Wednesday 13 July.

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Ep 152: Paul Hollywood

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:00:23 GMT

In the last episode of the series, the baking king himself – and James’s nemesis – Paul Hollywood joins us in the dream restaurant. Bon appetit!

Paul Hollywood’s new book ‘Bake’ is out on 9th June, published by Bloomsbury. Buy it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 151: Rob Brydon

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:00:47 GMT

We’re back in National Treasure territory, as Rob Brydon – who has eaten a lot of food both on and off camera – joins us in the Dream Restaurant.

See Rob Brydon on tour. Go to robbrydon.live for tickets.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

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Off Menu x Percival: Second Helpings

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:25:40 GMT

We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Percival once again for another official Off Menu clothing collab. Tees, hoodies, shirts, caps - available now at percivalclo.com

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Ep 150: Angela Hartnett

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:00:03 GMT

Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett gives James some tips for his chorizo broccoli pasta in today’s episode.

Angela Hartnett’s new book ‘The Weekend Cook’ is out on 26 May, published by Bloomsbury. Buy it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 149: Adam Buxton

Wed, 18 May 2022 03:00:53 GMT

Podcasting royalty Dr Buckles drops by the Dream Restaurant. And this meal’s on him.

Listen to The Adam Buxton Podcast on Acast or whatever you listen on.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 148: Jarvis Cocker

Wed, 11 May 2022 03:00:40 GMT

We’re opening up the national treasure chest to welcome legendary Pulp frontman, radio DJ and author Jarvis Cocker to the Dream Restaurant. We hope there are no mice in the kitchen.

Jarvis Cocker’s book ‘Good Pop, Bad Pop’ is out on 26th May, published by Jonathan Cape. Pre-order it here.

Follow Jarvis on Instagram @jarvisbransoncocker

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

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Ep 147: Sikisa

Wed, 04 May 2022 03:00:15 GMT

Rising stand-up star Sikisa – aka Twix – has a reservation this week. And she‘s got opinions on sausage rolls.

Sikisa’s taking her debut solo show – ‘Life of the Party’ – to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. For tickets head to edfringe.com.

Follow Sikisa on Twitter @sikisacomedy and Instagram @twix_choc87

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 146: Jamali Maddix

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:00:21 GMT

Superb stand-up, Taskmaster anarchist and Hate Thy Neighbour documentary maker Jamali Maddix goes wild at the Dream Restaurant this week.

See Jamali in London at the Hackney Empire on 28 May. Tickets here.

Follow Jamali on Twitter and Instagram @jamalimaddix

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 145: Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:00:16 GMT

In an Off Menu first, comedian and podcaster Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns to the Dream Restaurant. Confused? Best listen…

Kiri Pritchard-McLean is on tour with ‘Home Truths’. For tour dates visit www.kiripritchardmclean.co.uk

Listen to Kiri’s podcast ‘All Killa No Filla’ at allkillanofilla.libsyn.com

Follow Kiri on Twitter @kiripritchardmc and Instagram @kiri_pritchard_mclean

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 144: Josh Thomas

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:00:54 GMT

Josh Thomas – acclaimed Australian comedian and star of his own Aus and US TV shows – orders his dream meal this week, in the final episode from our trip across the Pond.

Watch Josh’s show ‘Please Like Me’ on Amazon Prime.

Follow Josh Thomas on Twitter and Instagram @joshthomas87

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Recorded at The Comedy Store, LA.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 143: Siobhán McSweeney

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:00:40 GMT

Derry Girls star and Great Pottery Throw Down host Siobhán McSweeney is this week’s diner, welcomed to the Dream Restaurant by Ed and the Genie for McSweeney.

Derry Girls returns Tuesday 12 April on Channel 4. Epsiodes will air each Tuesday and be available to catch up on All 4. Watch it here.

Follow on Siobhán Twitter and Instagram @siobhni

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 142: Morgana Robinson

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 03:00:08 GMT

Taskmaster champion and award-winning comedy actor Morgana Robinson is next on the bookings list. But who let the stray dogs out?

Morgana Robinson stars in Newark Newark which is on Mondays at 9pm on Gold. Watch here.

Follow Morgana on Instagram @morgana_robinson.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 141: Asma Khan

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:22 GMT

Chef and restaurateur Asma Khan – owner of Darjeeling Express in London, and the first British chef to appear on Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table’ – is this week’s diner.

Asma Khan’s new book ‘Ammu: Indian Home-Cooking To Nourish Your Soul’ is out now, published by Ebury Press. Buy it here.

Follow Asma on Twitter @Asma_KhanLDN and Instagram @asmakhanlondon.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 140: Claudia Jessie

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:18 GMT

‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Line of Duty’ star Claudia Jessie’s travelled down from Brum for her booking at the Dream Restaurant. And she’s brought samosas with her.

‘Bridgerton’ series 2 launches globally on Netflix, March 25.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Menus To Be Buried With - The Resurrection!

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:00:01 GMT

After bringing the dream restaurant into the afterlife for Red Nose Day last year, Ed Gamble, James Acaster and Brett Goldstein have returned to the land of the living for another edition of Menus To Be Buried With.

You have the power to do something incredible this Red Nose Day. Whether it’s a little or a lot, the money you donate will help tackle poverty, take action against violence and bring an end to discrimination. Give now at comicrelief.com/podcastmashup, alternatively Text PODCAST to 70210 to give £10 today.

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Ep 139: Nadiya Hussain

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 04:00:49 GMT

‘Bake Off’ champion and award-winning TV chef Nadiya Hussain is our guest diner this week. But don’t tell her your recipes, she might put them in her next book.

‘Nadiya x Prestige’ cookware and bakeware range will be available to buy in stores and online at John Lewis and from Prestige’s website from March 14.

Follow Nadiya on Twitter @begumnadiya and Instagram @nadiyajhussain.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 138: Dane Baptiste

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:00:24 GMT

We’re ordering this episode sunny side up, as stand-up comic and ‘Sunny D’ star Dane Baptiste dines at the dream restaurant. And remember: we’ve all got bellies and we all do sh*ts.

Listen to Dane’s podcast ‘Dane Baptiste Questions Everything’ on Acast or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Follow Dane on Twitter @danebaptweets and Instagram @danesnaptiste

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 137: Michael Schur

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:00:49 GMT

‘Parks and Recreation’ co-creator and ‘The Office’ writer Michael Schur creates his perfect menu this week. But is his dream restaurant a Good Place to be or a Bad Place?

Michael Schur’s book ‘How To Be Perfect: The Correct Answers to Every Moral Question’ is out now, published by Quercus. Buy it here.

Follow Michael on Twitter @kentremendous.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 136: Fatiha El-Ghorri

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:00:43 GMT

The genie better not mess-up comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri’s order. She’ll punch him in the face and call him stupid.

Follow Fatiha on Twitter @fatihaelghorri and Instagram @fatiha.elghorri.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 135: Tom Davis

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:00:53 GMT

Big Tom Davis – star of Channel 4’s new crime comedy ‘The Curse’ and officially The David Blaine of Science – joins us for his dream meal this week. And there’s an actual experiment in the studio.

Tom Davis stars in ‘The Curse’ which is on Sundays at 10pm on Channel 4. All episodes are available to stream on All 4.

Listen to Tom’s podcast ‘Wolf and Owl’ on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow Tom on Twitter @BigTomD and Instagram @MrBigTomD.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 134: Charlotte Church

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:00:35 GMT

The Voice of an Angel herself, Charlotte Church, gets back to nature in the dream restaurant this week. And James is there, getting embarrassed.

‘Charlotte Church’s Dream Build’ airs at 9pm on Tuesdays on Really, also available to stream on discovery+

Follow Charlotte Church on Twitter @charlottechurch and Instagram @therealcharlottechurch

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 133: Tim Key

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:00:56 GMT

The Off Menu boys are back for a seventh series, and who better to be the first diner than Tim ‘I’ll be mother’ Key?

Tim Key’s new book ‘Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush: An Anthology of Poems and Conversations from Outside’ is published by Utter & Press on 14 February. Pre-order it here.

And buy Tim’s previous book, ‘He Used Thought as a Wife. An Anthology of Poems And Conversations (From Inside)’, here.

Follow Tim Key on Twitter @timkeyperson and Instagram @timkeypoet.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 7 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:00:15 GMT

Dinner is served from Wednesday 26 January.

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Best of 2021: Part 2

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:00:32 GMT

It’s part two of our huge best of bonanza. We’ll be back for a new series in 2022. Happy new year!

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Best of 2021: Part 1

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:00:54 GMT

What a delicious year for Off Menu. So much so we’ve split our annual Best of the Year episode into two parts.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 132: Harry Hill (Christmas Special)

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:00:55 GMT

Spreading festive cheer this week is absurdist comedy hero Harry Hill! But which Christmas special is better? There’s only one way to find out…

Harry Hill’s autobiography ‘FIGHT!’ is out now. Buy it here.

Harry Hill is on tour with ‘Pedigree Fun’ in 2022. Buy tickets here.

Harry’s podcast ‘Harry Hill’s Noise’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 131: Sarah Kendall (Christmas Special)

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:00:00 GMT

It’s Chrissstttmasssss! And what better way to get into the festive spirit than with an absolutely disgusting episode of Off Menu with Taskmaster champ Sarah Kendall.

Series 2 of Sarah Kendall’s sitcom ‘Frayed’ is on Sky and NOW in the new year.

Follow Sarah on Twitter @sarah_kendall

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Off Menu x Percival

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Exciting announcement! We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Percival for an official Off Menu clothing collab. Tees, sweats and hoodies - available now at percivalclo.com

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Ep 130: Bridget Christie

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT

It’s the final episode of series 6, and who better than Netflix star, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner and one of the finest comedians in the country – Bridget Christie – to be the dream restaurant’s last customer. That poor squirrel.

Bridget Christie’s new show ‘Who Am I?’ is at the Leicester Square Theatre in London, 14-18 Dec. Book tickets here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 129: Jason Reitman

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Who ya gonna call? The dream restaurant! Acclaimed film director Jason Reitman – director of ‘Up in the Air’, ‘Juno’ and ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ – joins the Off Menu boys in LA.

Jason Reitman’s ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ is in cinemas on 18 Nov.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 128: Miquita Oliver

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Like mother like daughter? TV presenter and broadcaster Miquita Oliver has a table booked this week. Hope the restaurant has enough clean vessels.

Miquita presents the Times wine podcast ‘Wine Times’. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify,

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 127: Timothy Spall

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Like father like son. Another national treasure is in the dream restaurant – legendary actor Timothy Spall orders his perfect meal.

Timothy Spall stars in ‘Spencer’ which is in cinemas this Fri 5th Nov.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 126: Jack Dee

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the dream restaurant Jack Dee, we’ve been expecting you for some time! The legendary grump orders his dream meal, but don’t tell Jane.

Jack Dee’s new book ‘What’s Your Problem?’ is published on 28th October. Order it here.

Follow Jack on Twitter @therealjackdee.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 125: Ed Sheeran

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has a table reserved this week. And James is turning his weirdest dial up to 11.

Ed Sheeran’s new album ‘=’ (Equals) is released on 29th October 2021 through Asylum/Atlantic. Pre-order it here.

Follow Ed on Twitter @edsheeran and Instagram @teddysphotos

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 124: Michelle Keegan

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Brassic and Our Girl star (and Bake Off champion) Michelle Keegan picks her dream meal this week. But is she a cheat?

Brassic 3 all episodes available now on Sky and streaming service NOW.

Follow Michelle Keegan on Twitter and Instagram @michkeegan

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 123: Jeff Rosenstock

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Grab a couple of tallboys! On his way to a root canal, NY-born musician Jeff Rosenstock joins Ed and James in LA (in a pre-pandemic world) to choose his dream menu.

Buy Jeff Rosenstock’s albums on Bandcamp

Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffrosenstock

Recorded by the Comedy Store LA and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 122: Meera Syal

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Goodness gracious me, it’s another national treasure in the dream restaurant. Actor-writer Meera Syal joins the Off Menu boys to order her perfect meal.

Meera Syal stars in Sky Original ‘Code 404’, series 2. All episodes available now on Sky Comedy and NOW.

Follow Meera on Twitter @meerasyal

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 121: Sarah Keyworth

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

The genie’s left speechless by comedian, writer and cob-lover Sarah Keyworth in this week’s episode. Speechless.

See Sarah Keyworth live – visit her website for dates: sarahkeyworth.co.uk

Follow Sarah on Twitter @sarahkcomedy and Instagram @sarah_keyworth

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 120: Miriam Margolyes

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

We welcome an absolute national treasure to the dream restaurant this week – Bafta-winning actor, Miriam Margolyes OBE!

Miriam Margolyes’s memoir ‘This Much Is True’ is published on 16 September. Buy it here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 119: Jamie Oliver

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Usually it’s the guest that’s shocked by ‘poppadoms or bread’. Not this week, as we welcome to the dream restaurant legendary TV chef Jamie Oliver.

Jamie Oliver’s new book ‘Together’ is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Jamie on Twitter and Instagram @jamieoliver

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 118: Edgar Wright (Live at Royal Festival Hall)

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

The second ever live Off Menu, in front of a sold out crowd at London’s Royal Festival Hall. With very special guest, Hollywood director and Cornetto connoisseur, Edgar Wright!

Watch Edgar Wright’s documentary ‘The Sparks Brothers’ in cinemas or on demand.

Edgar’s new feature film ‘Last Night in Soho’ is in cinemas 29 October.

Follow Edgar on Twitter and Instagram @edgarwright

Recorded by Southbank Centre. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 117: Ainsley Harriott

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Christmas comes early for Ed and James with the gift they’ve been asking for since day one of Off Menu: Ainsley Harriott in the dream restaurant.

Ainsley’s new book ‘Good Mood Food’ is published on on 9 September. Buy it here.

Follow Ainsley on Twitter and Instagram @ainsleyfoods

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 116: Bob Mortimer

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 03:00:00 GMT

We welcome comedy hero Bob Mortimer to the dream restaurant this week. Will a campachoochoo be on the menu?

Bob Mortimer’s autobiography ‘And Away’ is released on 16 September. Buy it here.

Follow Bob on Twitter and Instagram @realbobmortimer

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 115: Isy Suttie (Live at Royal Festival Hall)

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Last month, the Off Menu boys took to the stage at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London for our first ever live show. Couldn’t be there? Here’s your chance to relive the show. And who better to be our guest for the first live Off Menu than Isy Suttie!

Isy Suttie’s book ‘Jane is Trying’ is out now. Buy it here.

Isy’s podcast ‘The Things We Do For Love’ is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

For Isy Suttie on Twitter @isysuttie

Recorded by Southbank Centre. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 114: Shaparak Khorsandi

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Superb stand-up comedian Shaparak Khorsandi joins the comedy rock stars of their generation Ed Gamble and James Acaster this week.

See Shaparak Khorsandi on tour with ‘It Was the 90s!’. Buy tickets at shappi.co.uk

Shaparak’s book ‘Kissing Emma’ is out on 2 Sep. Pre-order it here.

Follow Shaparak on Twitter and Instagram @shappikhorsandi

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 113: Asim Chaudhry

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Actor and writer Asim Chaudhry – aka ‘People Just Do Nothing’s Chabuddy G – has a table booked this week. And there’s a battle of the diet colas.

‘People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan’ is released in cinemas on 18th August.

Follow Asim Chaudhry on Twitter @AsimC86 and Instagram @asimc

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 112: Simon Amstell

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Comedian, writer and film director Simon Amstell joins Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. And James gets so excited he cooks one of the courses. (Plus – we probably need to be clear – in no way do we condone taking illegal substances.)

Simon Amstell is on tour with ‘Spirit Hole’ from 8 Sep. Go to simonamstell.com for tickets.

Follow Simon Amstell on Twitter @simonamstell and Instagram @thisissimonamstell

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 111: Emily Atack

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT

Emily Atack – star of ‘The Inbetweeners’ and ‘The Emily Atack Show’ – is this week’s diner. But, unlike her ‘Inbetweeners’ co-star Joe Thomas, there’s not a buried lamb in sight.

The second series of ‘The Emily Atack Show’ on ITV2 kicks off in October., Emily is also on tour from the end of September. Tickets here.

Follow Emily Atack on Twitter @ematack and Instagram @emilyatackofficial

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 110: Ross Kemp

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Finally, the documentary everyone’s been waiting for: Ross Kemp On Food. The Bafta-winning journalist, documentary maker, actor, podcaster and, of course, Eastenders’ Grant Mitchell joins Ed and James for a meal in a dream restaurant. But who’s the toughest?

Listen to Ross Kemp’s podcast ‘The Kempcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Acast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow Ross Kemp on Twitter @rosskemp and Instagram @rosskemptv

Extra tickets for Off Menu Live at London’s Royal Festival Hall go on sale Thu 22 July at 10am from southbankcentre.co.uk

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 109: Nicola Coughlan

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 03:00:00 GMT

It’s time to serve up another series of delicious chat, and who better to kick off series 6 than ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Derry Girls’ star, Nicola Coughlan! But will she get locked out of the dream restaurant?

Follow Nicola Coughlan on Twitter and Instagram @nicolacoughlan

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 6 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Hungry for more episodes? Series 6 starts Wednesday 14 July.

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Ep 108: Dan Aykroyd (Bonus Episode)

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Surprise! While we’re in the off season, here’s a very special – and very different – bonus episode. Ed and James speak to an actual Ghostbuster and Blues Brother – Dan Aykroyd. Dan kindly agreed to be on the podcast to promote his vodka brand, Crystal Head – and he sure is passionate about it.

We’ll be back properly for series 6 in a few weeks, but for now, bon appétit!

Crystal Head Vodka was founded by Dan Aykroyd in 2008. For Pride month 2021, the brand launched their new Pride Edition Magnum in partnership with Kaleidoscope Trust in the UK to support LGBTQ+ rights worldwide. Available at £140 from Selfridges.com.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Announcement! Off Menu live show in London - on sale this Friday

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:05:00 GMT

Dream Restaurant Announcement!

Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – Live

Friday 30th July at London’s Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall

Tickets go on sale this Friday 25th June at 10am from southbankcentre.co.uk

For the first time ever, Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite an audience to the dream restaurant for a very special live edition of their smash-hit podcast, Off Menu.

Since launching in December 2018, Off Menu has become one of the biggest podcasts in the country, winning multiple awards, regularly topping the podcast charts and being downloaded over 55 million times.

In the podcast’s first live show, Ed and James speak to special guest about their favourite ever starter, main course, side dish, drink and dessert. Will it be a still or sparkling occasion? Are they a shred head or a shredless wonder? And did they know that, to James, Diet Coke now tastes like regular Coke?

Featuring a special guest to be announced.

Presented by Plosive Live in association with Avalon and PBJ

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Ep 107: Joe Wicks

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:00:00 GMT

It’s the last episode of the series, and who better to wrap up season 5 than lockdown hero, Joe Wicks! But is he going to mug James off on dessert?

Joe Wicks’s new book ‘Joe’s Family Food’ is published on 10th June. Buy it here.

Listen to Joe’s podcast ‘The Joe Wicks Podcast’ on BBC Sounds.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 106: Josh Gondelman

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:00:00 GMT

New York-based stand-up and former ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ writer Josh Gondelman lives up to his reputation as the nicest man in comedy. Just wait till you hear his dessert…

This episode was recorded pre-pandemic in February 2020.

Listen to Josh Gondelman’s podcast ‘Make My Day’ on Apple and Spotify.

Josh Gondelman’s book ‘Nice Try’ is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Josh on Twitter @joshgondelman

Follow Josh’s Modern Seinfeld Twitter account @seinfeldtoday

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 105: Big Zuu

Wed, 26 May 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Grime artist and chef Big Zuu takes a trip around the globe to pick his dream menu. Is he having a nice time, or is that his fake laugh again?

The new series of ‘Big Zuu’s Big Eats’ is on Dave starting Mon 7 Jun.

The ‘Big Zuu’s Big Eats’ cookbook is published 3 Jun.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 104: Martin Freeman

Wed, 19 May 2021 03:00:00 GMT

This week’s episode takes An Unexpected Journey as BAFTA-winning actor Martin Freeman – star of ‘The Hobbit’, ‘Sherlock’, ‘Black Panther’ and Sky’s ‘Breeders’ – orders his dream meal. But what about that ‘Fargo’ accent, eh?

Season 2 of ‘Breeders’ will land as a box set on Sky and be available to watch on Sky One and NOW TV from 27th May.

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 103: Bimini Bon Boulash

Wed, 12 May 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Release the beast! Bimini Bon Boulash – the breakout star of this year’s ‘Drag Race UK’ – has a table booked this week. And did she mention she’s vegan?

New music from Bimini is coming soon.

Pre-order Bimini’s book ‘A Drag Queen’s Guide to Life’ here.

Follow Bimini on Twitter and Instagram @biminibabes

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 102: Rafe Spall

Wed, 05 May 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Has James spilt the ketchup? Because he’s got red on him. Actor Rafe Spall – star of ‘Hot Fuzz’, ‘Jurassic World’, ‘The Shadow Line’ and Apple TV+’s ‘Trying’ – is in the dream restaurant this week. And it’s going to be a roadblock event.

Series 2 of ‘Trying’ is streaming globally on Apple TV+ on May 14. Series 1 is available now.

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 101: Julie Adenuga

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:00:00 GMT

We’re breaking off the next hundred with radio presenter and co-host of MTV’s ‘Catfish UK’, Julie Adenuga! There’s a game that the listeners can get involved with, and Julie and Ed come to blows…

‘Catfish UK’ is on Wednesdays at 9pm, only on MTV.

Follow Julie on Twitter and Instagram @JulieAdenuga.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 100: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Claudia Winkleman)

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:00:00 GMT

One hundred! The hundo! The big 1-0-0! In a milestone episode, Ed and James finally reveal their dream meals. And who better for the genie to transfer his powers to than Off Menu fave and this episode’s special guest host, Claudia Winkleman!

A massive thanks to Claudia for being our wish-granter. A HUGE thank you to you, the listeners, for helping us reach 100 episodes – we wouldn't be making the podcast if you weren’t listening. And an extra special thanks to No Context Off Menu, whose memes about the podcast are funnier than any episode we’ve put out (follow them @nocontxtoffmenu). Here’s to 100 more!

Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 99: Domhnall Gleeson

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Actor and The Strokes fan Domhnall Gleeson – star of ‘Star Wars’, ‘Ex Machina’, ‘Harry Potter’ and brand new Channel 4 sitcom ‘Frank of Ireland’ – is in the dream restaurant for our 99th episode. And Tom Hollander’s sat outside.

‘Frank of Ireland’ airs weekly from Thursday 15th April, 10pm, Channel 4. All eps will also be available to boxset on All 4.

Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 98: Mary Lynn Rajskub

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Comic and actor Mary Lynn Rajskub – aka Chloe from ‘24’ and Gail the Snail from ‘It’s Always Sunny…’ – joins us in LA for this week’s meal. And James absolutely stinks.

(This episode was recorded in February 2020, pre-pandemic.)

Watch Mary Lynn’s new special ‘Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live from the Pandemic’ on Vimeo

Follow Mary Lynn on Twitter and Instagram: @MaryLynnRajskub

Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 97: Munya Chawawa

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Instagram sensation and satirist Munya Chawawa is this week’s guest. But, as he has another restaurant booking to get to, will he leave us wanting more?

Follow Munya on Twitter and Instagram: @munyachawawa

Visit Munya’s website munyachawawa.com

Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second Helpings – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:05:00 GMT

Dream Restaurant Announcement!

Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second Helpings

Sunday 11 April, 7.30pm (BST) – Live and Online

Still hungry? Ed Gamble and James Acaster re-open the dream restaurant and invite some of Off Menu’s most talked-about guests to The Redemption Dinner Party: Second Helpings. Will the previous podcast guests stick with their outlandish orders, or will they take a once-in-a-meal chance to change their minds?

Tickets are on sale now at https://link.dice.fm/CgLkaPZqReb or www.offmenupodcast.co.uk

*£1 from every ticket goes to FareShare, the UK’s longest running food redistribution charity.

The show will be available to watch again/rent for 48 hours after the live-stream.

This is a live-streamed show only, it will not be released as a podcast episode.

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Ep 96: Thanyia Moore

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Comedian and ‘Mock the Week’ star Thanyia Moore’s inviting her best pals to her dinner party – but who’s more of a knobhead, Ed or James?

Follow Thanyia on Twitter and Instagram: @ThanyiaMoore

Visit Thanyia’s website thanyiamoore.co.uk

Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 95: Rosie Jones

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Hope the corner shop’s still open, because the Genie’s going to need to do some shopping to whip up comedian Rosie Jones’s dream meal.

Listen to Rosie Jones’s podcast ‘Daddy Look at Me’ on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts

Follow Rosie on Twitter and Instagram: @josierones

Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Menus To Be Buried With with Ed Gamble, James Acaster and Brett Goldstein

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Look out, it’s only a crossover episode! Peddy Bambles and The Genie team up with Bradley Goldstein for this Acast Red Nose Day Mashup podcast, all in aid of Comic Relief. This is Off Menu meets Films To Be Buried With. AKA: Menus To Be Buried With.

Donations have the power to help people living incredibly tough lives. If you can, please, head to comicrelief.com/podcastmashup and give now. Or give £5 by texting ‘COMIC’ to 70205.

To donate £5 text the word COMIC to 70205. Texts cost your donation amount plus your standard network message charge and 100% of your donation will go to Comic Relief, a registered charity. You must be 16 or over and please ask the bill-payer’s permission. For full terms and conditions visit comicrelief.com/podcastmashup

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Theme music remix by Buddy Peace.

Original Off Menu artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Listen and subscribe to Films To Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein on Acast.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 94: Todd Barry

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT

There’s a table ready for New York-based stand-up and ‘Flight of the Conchords’ star Todd Barry this week. And he’s invited a bunch of rappers to the dream restaurant. (This episode was recorded in January 2020 – before the pandemic.)

Watch Todd Barry’s Netflix special ‘Spicy Honey’ and Amazon Prime special ‘The Crowd Work Tour’.

Follow Todd on Twitter and Instagram: @toddbarry

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 93: Jessica Fostekew

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Fellow food podcaster and superb stand-up Jessica Fostekew has a table booked, and ethics are being thrown out of the dream restaurant window.

Listen to Jess’s podcast ‘Hoovering’ on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch Jess’s stand-up special ‘Silence of the Nans’ on NextUp.

Follow Jess on Twitter and Instagram: @jessicafostekew

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 92: Sue Perkins

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:00:00 GMT

In a VERY memorable episode, national treasure and former ‘Bake Off’ co-host Sue Perkins discovers an unexpected loophole in the dream restaurant’s ordering process.

Listen to Sue’s podcast ‘Sue Perkins: An hour or so with…’ on Audioboom or wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow Sue Perkins on Twitter @sueperkins

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 91: Joel Kim Booster

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 GMT

LA-based comedian and writer Joel Kim Booster has brought his blender to the dream restaurant this week. Is there something about Joels and food? Plus, James gets INCREDIBLY offensive. (This episode was recorded pre-pandemic.)

Listen to Joel Kim Booster’s podcast ‘Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster and Mitra Jouhari’ wherever you get your podcasts

Follow Joel Kim Booster on Twitter and Instagram @ihatejoelkim

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 90: Paul Scheer

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Actor, comedian and ‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster Paul Scheer – and a mystery healthy old man – join Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. This episode was recorded in LA, pre-pandemic, when we had our regular lives.

Listen to Paul’s podcast ‘How Did This Get Made?’ at www.hdtgminfo.com

Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram @paulscheer

Big thanks to Earwolf for the studio space!

Recorded by Devon Bryant at Earwolf. Edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 89: Anne-Marie

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Chart-topping sensation Anne-Marie talks very intimately in the dream restaurant this week. Hopefully there are no strangers nearby.

Anne-Marie’s joint new track with KSI and Digital Farm Animals called ‘Don’t Play’ is out now.

Anne-Marie is a judge on ‘The Voice’ on ITV, Saturdays at 8.30pm.

Follow Anne-Marie on Instagram and Twitter @AnneMarie

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 88: Mae Martin

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The Dream Restaurant opens its doors for series 5, and its first patron is superb comedian and creator/star of ‘Feel Good’, Mae Martin! Ed’s trying to smuggle a ninja star into the kitchen and James reminisces about shrimp.

Watch ‘Feel Good’ on All4 in the UK and on Netflix worldwide.

Follow Mae Martin on Twitter @TheMaeMartin and Instagram @hooraymae.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 5 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The fifth course of our podcast tasting menu is nearly on the pass. Series 5 starts Wednesday 27 January.

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Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:10:00 GMT

RESCHEDULED DATE: SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY

Dream Restaurant Announcement!

Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party

Sunday 7 February, 7.30pm (GMT) – Live and Online

In a very special live-streamed show, Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite some of Off Menu’s most talked-about guests back to the dream restaurant to re-live their contentious meal choices. Will they stick with their orders, or will they take a once-in-a-meal chance to change their minds? You are cordially invited to The Redemption Dinner Party.

Tickets are on sale now at https://link.dice.fm/KJDNJERm2cb or www.offmenupodcast.co.uk

*£1 from every ticket goes to FareShare, the UK’s longest running food redistribution charity.

The show will be available to watch again/rent for 48 hours after the live-stream.

This is a live-streamed show only, it will not be released as a podcast episode.

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Best of 2020

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

To mark the end of such a fantastic year for everyone, we revisit our favourite clips from the last 12 months of Off Menu.

We'll be back for series 5 in the new year. Bon appétit!

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ed and James and Willie and Joe’s Perfect Chocolate Christmas

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Yes, we made it happen. Willie Harcourt-Cooze and Joe Thomas meet at last for a festive, lamb-based chat with Ed and James. Merry Christmas!

(And this episode was recorded before Tier 4 was announced.)

Buy Willie’s chocolate at www.williescacao.com

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 87: Sarah Millican (Christmas Special)

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Grab the KFC gravy, it’s another classic Off Menu Christmas Special, and we welcome Sarah Millican to the dream restaurant. And we’ll make sure her meal is piled high on a plate.

Sarah Millican is on tour in 2021/2022 with ‘Bobby Dazzler’. For tour dates and tickets visit sarahmillican.co.uk.

Follow Sarah Millican on Twitter @SarahMillican75 and Instagram @thesarahmillican.

#JoinIn will be happening on Twitter on Christmas Day.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 86: Russell Howard (Christmas Special)

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Happy Festivus! The nation’s sweetheart Russell Howard joins us in the merry dream restaurant for an Off Menu Christmas Special.

The Russell Howard Hour Christmas Special is on Thu 17 Dec at 10pm

Follow Russell Howard on Twitter and Instagram: @russellhoward

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 85: Jo Brand

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:00:00 GMT

It’s the final episode of series 4, and what better way to end the season than with alternative comedy legend (and Bake Off Extra Slice host) Jo Brand? Plus there’s a new verse to James’s Cawston Press chart-topper.

Follow Jo Brand on Instagram: @iamnotjobrand

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 84: Jayde Adams

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Get the Renniés out, West Country comedian and host of Channel 4 food show ‘Crazy Delicious’ Jayde Adams has a table booked this week. #jaydebangamash

Watch Jayde Adams’s special ‘Serious Black Jumper’ on Amazon Prime.

Watch ‘Crazy Delicious’ on All 4.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 83: Josh Groban

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter and actor Josh ‘Chirashi Joshie’ Groban joins Ed and James at the bar in the dream restaurant, in another New York recorded episode. Plus we get an appearance from the Coffee Comedian.

Josh Groban’s new album ‘Harmony’ is available on 20 November. Buy and stream it here.

Follow Josh Groban on Twitter and Instagram @joshgroban

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 82: Thomasina Miers

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Time to crack open the tequila, because ‘Masterchef’ winner and Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers is this week’s guest, in another pre-Covid recorded episode.

Find out more about Thomasina Miers at www.thomasinamiers.com

Follow Thomasina on Twitter and Instagram @thomasinamiers

Buy Thomasina’s cook books on her website

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 81: David O’Doherty (Bonus Episode)

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Ed and James welcome wonderful comedian David O’Doherty to the dream restaurant for this very special live-streamed episode of Off Menu as part of Unmute: The Online Podcast Festival. Hope you’ve got your microwave plugged in.

Follow David O’Doherty on Twitter and Instagram @phlaimeaux

Buy David O’Doherty’s album ‘Live in his Own Car During a Pandemic’ on Bandcamp

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Part of Unmute: The Online Podcast Festival

Follow Unmute on Twitter and Instagram @unmutepodfest

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 80: David Cross

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

There’s a table booked for David Cross – legendary US stand-up and star of ‘Mr Show’ and ‘Arrested Development’ – this week. And he’s pre-drinking.

Follow David Cross on Twitter @davidcrosss and Instagram @davidcrossofficial

Watch David Cross’s Netflix special ‘Making America Great Again!’ on Netflix

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 79: Wyatt Cenac

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 03:00:00 GMT

NY stand-up and writer Wyatt ‘Uncle Wy Wy’ Cenac joins us in the dream restaurant this week. And there's a whole fuffle over the Bake Off piss-window.

Follow Wyatt Cenac on Instagram and Twitter: @wyattcenac

Watch Wyatt Cenac’s Netflix special ‘Brooklyn’ on Netflix

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 78: Dolly Alderton

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:00:00 GMT

It’s an episode full of Highs and Lows as author, journalist and podcaster Dolly Alderton chooses her dream meal. This episodes comes with sparklers in it, like a Mayfair nightclub cocktail.

Dolly Alderton’s debut novel ‘Ghosts’ is published on 15 Oct 2020. Buy it here

Follow Dolly on Instagram and Twitter: @dollyalderton

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 77: Ovie Soko

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 03:00:00 GMT

He might not recognise his Island-mate, but British basketball superstar and ‘Love Island’ contestant Ovie Soko’s picking his dream meal this week. Let’s hope he doesn’t get pied.

Ovie Soko’s book ‘You Are Dope’ is out now. Buy it here.

Follow Ovie on Instagram and Twitter: @oviesoko

Follow Griffin Frenchie on Instagram: @griffinfrenchie

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 76: Claudia Winkleman

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT

We give this episode… 10! ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ co-host Claudia Winkleman has booked a table this week, and she really knows her order. Goodbye, thanks for coming, night night.

Claudia Winkleman’s book ‘Quite’ is available from 1st October. Buy it here.

Follow Claudia on Twitter and Instagram @ClaudiaWinkle

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 75: Corey Taylor

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT

It’s time to Wait and Feed as we welcome Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor – whose debut solo album ‘CMFT’ is released soon – to the dream restaurant. And, boy oh boy, is Ed a happy metalhead.

Corey Taylor’s debut solo album ‘CMFT’ is released on 2nd October. Pre-order here.

Follow Corey Taylor on Twitter: @CoreyTaylorRock

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 74: Anthony Jeselnik

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT

In what is surely to become a much-talked about Off Menu episode, US stand-up and Netflix star Anthony Jeselnik joins us in the dream restaurant and questions the Mash King’s authority. Oh and – obviously – this episode was recorded pre-pandemic.

Watch Anthony Jeselnik’s latest Netflix special ‘Fire in the Maternity Ward’.

Follow Anthony on Twitter: @anthonyjeselnik

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 73: Hari Kondabolu

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT

New York born stand-up, writer and actor Hari Kondabolu – who made the acclaimed documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’ – orders his dream meal this week on the Off Menu podcast with James Acaster and Eddie Bagel Lonely.

Rent Hari’s documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’ on Amazon.

Follow Hari on Twitter: @harikondabolu

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 72: Michael McKean

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 03:00:00 GMT

We’re cranking this episode up to 11 to welcome Michael McKean – star of ‘This Is Spinal Tap’, ‘A Mighty Wind’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ and all round comedy legend – into the dream restaurant.

Watch Michael McKean in ‘Breeders’ on Sky One and NOW TV.

Follow Michael McKean on Twitter: @MJMcKean

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 71: Amy Hoggart

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

‘Almost Royal’s Poppy and Georgie are reunited! Ed’s former castmate and all-round ‘glutie cutie’ Amy Hoggart joins us in the dream restaurant – which, this week, is in New York City.

Watch ‘It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart’ on TruTV

Follow Amy Hoggart on Twitter: @amy_hoggart

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 70: Andi Oliver

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Award-winning TV chef and ‘Great British Menu’ judge Andi Oliver makes an order at the dream restaurant and the Off Menu Cinematic Universe expands rapidly. So, what’s for dinner, mummy? (And, yes, she is Miquita Oliver’s mum.)

Andi Oliver’s Wadadli Kitchen ‘One Love’ pop-up opens at the Clapton Country Club in London on 20th August 2020. More info at wadadlikitchen.com

Watch ‘What’s For Dinner, Mummy?’ on Andi’s Instagram: @andioliver

Follow Andi on Twitter: @andisn16

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 69: Diane Morgan

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Star of her own BBC Two sitcom ‘Mandy’ and Philomena Cunk herself Diane Morgan joins us in the dream restaurant this week. We’re thrilled, but is she?

Diane Morgan’s sitcom ‘Mandy’ starts on BBC Two, Thursday 13th August, 9.30pm, and will be on BBC iPlayer.

Follow Diane on Twitter: @missdianemorgan

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 68: Gok Wan

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:00:00 GMT

The genie wants to know how to look good naked, so we’ve invited Gok Wan for a dinner party – and it really is a party.

Gok Wan’s Easy Asian is on Mondays from 10th August, 8pm on Food Network and available on dplay

Follow Gok Wan on Twitter: @therealgokwan

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 67: Aparna Nancherla

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla has booked a table in the dream restaurant this week. And, finally, James’s Diet Coke story gets an upgrade.

Follow Aparna Nancherla on Twitter: @aparnapkin

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 66: Louis Theroux

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Louis Theroux meets a genie and a maître d’ – now that’s a documentary we’d like to see. The filmmaker and author spends a weird weekend in the dream restaurant.

Louis Theroux’s book ‘Gotta Get Theroux This’ is out now in paperback – buy it here

Listen to Louis’s podcast, ‘Grounded with Louis Theroux’, on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts

Follow Louis Theroux on Twitter @louistheroux and Instagram @officiallouistheroux

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 65: Romesh Ranganathan

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 03:00:00 GMT

The restaurant’s re-opened (with new Covid precautions) and the first guest of series 4 is Romesh Ranganathan! Romesh is in his garage, Ed's in his home and the genie’s in his lamp.

Listen to Romesh’s podcast ‘Hip Hop Saved My Life’ on Acast

Follow Romesh on Twitter and Instagram: @RomeshRanga

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 4 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 03:00:00 GMT

This restaurant’s a buffet, and we’re going up for a fourth helping. Series 4 starts Wednesday 15th July.

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Ep 64: Teri Hatcher

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 03:00:00 GMT

It’s the final episode of the series, and what better for a season finale than our most prepared guest ever? Teri Hatcher – yes, Lois actual Lane and star of ‘Desperate Housewives’ – drops by the dream restaurant (/our Airbnb), orders her favourite meal and indulges Ed’s medieval chatter.

Follow Teri Hatcher on Twitter @HatchingChange and Instagram @officialterhatcher

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 63: Jen Brister

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Wonderful stand-up comedian and author Jen Brister joins us in the dream restaurant for the penultimate episode of series 3. Topics include Itsu orders, small plates etiquette and corn flower woes.

Follow Jen Brister on Twitter: @JenBrister

Buy Jen’s book ‘The Other Mother’ from Waterstones

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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#TheShowMustBePaused

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

We are not releasing an episode of Off Menu today.

In solidarity with protestors worldwide and the Black Lives Matter movement, instead use the time you would spend listening to us to donate, support and get educated.

Find resources, reading material and ways to donate at:

blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

theshowmustbepaused.com

blacklivesmatter.com

actblue.com/donate/bailfunds

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Ep 62: Ivo Graham

Wed, 27 May 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Comedian, Eton alumnus and water fanatic Ivo Graham joins us in the dream restaurant. (And there’s a special cameo from Edward Easton.)

Follow Ivo Graham on Twitter: @ivograham

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 61: Reggie Watts

Wed, 20 May 2020 03:00:00 GMT

It’s the most relaxed dream restaurant yet, as this week’s guest is Reggie Watts – comedian, musician and James Corden band leader. This episode was recorded on bean bags in Reggie’s LA studio.

Watch Reggie Watts’ Netflix special ‘Spatial’.

Follow Reggie on Twitter: @reggiewatts

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 60: Emily V Gordon

Wed, 13 May 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Academy Award nominee Emily V Gordon – co-writer of ‘The Big Sick’ – joins us in the dream restaurant on her visit to London town. And she has a cracking celeb story.

Watch ‘The Big Sick’ on Amazon Prime Video.

Listen to Emily’s podcast ‘Staying In with Emily & Kumail’ on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Acast and Spotify.

Follow Emily on Twitter: @emilyvgordon

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 59: Roisin Conaty (Bonus Episode)

Fri, 08 May 2020 23:00:00 GMT

It’s another lockdown live-streamed episode, with guest Roisin Conaty! WARNING: the sound quality is terrible. If you watched the live-stream you’ll know that, technically, it was a disaster. We’ve tried our best. It’s a bonus episode!

The live-stream was for the Cosmic Shambles Network’s Stay at Home Festival, which is raising money for artists who have had their entire livelihoods taken away by the pandemic. You can watch the full live-stream on YouTube here. And, if you have the means to, please donate to the Stay at Home Festival fund here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Live-stream produced by Trent Burton for the Cosmic Shambles Network.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Watch Roisin Conaty’s sitcome ‘GameFace’ on All4.

Follow Roisin Conaty on Twitter: @roisinconaty

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 58: Susie Essman

Wed, 06 May 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman drops by the dream restaurant and Ed and James are hoping they get called fat f**ks.

Watch Susie Essman in Curb Your Enthusiasm on Sky Comedy and NOW TV.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 57: Simon Rogan

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Chef Simon Rogan – whose Lake District restaurant L’Enclume has two(!) Michelin stars – joins us in the dream restaurant this week. And the hangover trilogy is finally complete.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

For more info on Simon Rogan and his restaurants visit his website.

Follow Simon Rogan on Twitter: @simon_rogan

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 56: Jean Grae

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 03:00:00 GMT

The multitalented Jean Grae – NY-based musician, rapper, producer, actress – is this week’s guest. And there’s no real need for the dream restaurant, as Jean’s cooking everything.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Buy Jean Grae’s music on Bandcamp or listen on Spotify

Follow Jean Grae on Twitter: @JeanGreasy

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 55: Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:00:00 GMT

So many firsts in this week’s LA-recorded episode with comedians Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher: our first married couple in the dream restaurant, the first competitive menus, and James’s first sip of coffee in god knows how long.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

For latest news from Natasha and Moshe visit natashaleggero.com and moshekasher.com

Follow Natasha and Moshe on Twitter: @natashaleggero and @moshekasher

Moshe Kasher’s new live album ‘Crowd Surfing Vol 1’ is available now on Spotify

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 54: Sam Carter

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Ed’s not the only metalhead in the dream restaurant this week, as Sam Carter – lead singer of Architects – chooses his dream menu. And he proves the rule: the heavier the band, the more documentaries they watch.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Architects’ latest album ‘Holy Hell’ is out now.

Follow Sam Carter and Architects on Twitter: @samarchitects / @architectsuk

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 53: Richard Herring (Bonus Episode)

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 03:00:00 GMT

We live-streamed a very special lockdown episode of Off Menu with guest Richard Herring for the Cosmic Shambles Network’s Stay at Home Festival, which is raising money for artists who have had their entire livelihoods taken away by the pandemic.

You can watch the full live-stream on YouTube here. And, if you have the means to, please donate to the Stay at Home Festival fund here.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Live-stream produced by Trent Burton for the Cosmic Shambles Network.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Listen to Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast.

Follow Richard Herring on Twitter: @herring1967

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 52: Sara Pascoe

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:00:00 GMT

Is the dream restaurant dog-friendly? It is now, as Sara Pascoe wants to bring her pooch for her magical meal.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Sara Pascoe’s book ‘Sex Power Money’ is out now, and listen to her podcast of the same name.

Follow Sara Pascoe on Twitter: @sarapascoe

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 51: Paul F. Tompkins

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

We’re in sunny Los Angeles and our first Hollywood guest is podcasting king and ‘Bojack Horseman’ star Paul F. Tompkins!

Recorded by Devon Bryant at Earwolf. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Listen to Paul F. Tompkins’s podcast ‘The Neighborhood Listen’ on Stitcher.

Follow Paul F. Tompkins on Twitter: @PFTompkins

Thanks to Earwolf for the studio space!

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 50: Joe Thomas

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Joe Thomas – star of ‘The Inbetweeners’, ‘Taskmaster’ and play ‘What’s in a Name?’ that he does such a great job at promoting – takes a seat in the dream restaurant to order an emotional roller coaster of a meal.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Joe Thomas stars in ‘What’s in a Name?’ which is on tour. Go to whatsinanameplay.com for tour dates and tickets.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 49: Catherine Cohen

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

New York-based comedian and Edinburgh Best Newcomer winner Catherine Cohen invites Ed and James to her Manhattan apartment to record what is probably the most chaotic Off Menu yet.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Catherine Cohen brings her award-winning show ‘The Twist…? She’s Gorgeous!’ to Bush Hall, 11-13 March. Tickets here.

Catherine’s podcast ‘Seek Treatment’ is on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. More info here.

Follow Catherine on Twitter: @catcohen.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 48: Arabella Weir

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 04:00:00 GMT

'The Fast Show' star Arabella Weir drops in to the dream restaurant this week. Will she be ordering Posh Nosh?

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Arabella Weir is on tour with her show 'Does My Mum Loom Big In This?' – go to arabellaweir.co.uk for tour dates

Follow Arabella Weir on Twitter: @arabellaweir

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 47: Ronny Chieng

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The Off Menu team are in NYC and this week’s guest – ‘The Daily Show’ correspondent Ronny Chieng – is worried about how we’re funding the trip.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Watch Ronny Chieng’s Netflix special ‘Asian Comedian Destroys America!’

For Ronny’s Melbourne food recommendations go to imokwithanything.com

Follow Ronny Chieng on Twitter (@ronnychieng) and Instagram (@ronnychieng).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 46: Noah Schnapp

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Uh oh, let’s hope the dream restaurant doesn’t get trapped in the Upside Down, because ‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp is this week’s guest. And this meal is fancy.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Noah Schnapp stars in ‘Waiting for Anya’ which is released in UK cinemas on Friday 21 February.

Follow Noah Schnapp on Twitter (@noah_schnapp) and Instagram (@noahschnapp).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 45: Katherine Ryan

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:00:00 GMT

TV’s Katherine Ryan – the hardest working person in comedy – drops by the dream restaurant this week, and she’s brought gifts! What a couple of lucky boys.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Watch Katherine Ryan’s stand-up specials on Netflix.

Follow Katherine Ryan on Twitter @Kathbum.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 44: Armando Iannucci

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:00:00 GMT

The genie waiter’s in the thick of it when Armando Iannucci requests a table. And the writer-director of ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ is not against pasta.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ is in cinemas now and ‘Avenue 5’ is on Sky One and NOW TV.

Follow Armando Iannucci on Twitter @Aiannucci.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 43: Anthony Head

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:00:00 GMT

After a brief renovation, the restaurant’s now open for series 3, and our first guest is national treasure and star of Netflix’s ‘The Stranger’ Anthony Head! And what a holy meal it is.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

All episodes of ‘The Stranger’ are on Netflix from January 30th. Watch here.

Follow Anthony Head on Twitter @AnthonySHead.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 3 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

The third course of Off Menu – the dessert course? – starts this Wednesday, 29th January 2020. Stay hungry!

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Best of 2019

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 04:00:00 GMT

It's the end of the decade, and the end of the first year of Off Menu. It's time to reminisce and take a look back at the best bits of the podcast so far.

We'll be back for series 3 very soon – stay hungry!

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 42: Greg Davies (Christmas Special)

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 04:00:00 GMT

A second Christmas miracle! The Taskmaster himself Greg Davies joins us in the dream restaurant for another festive special. So let's start the meal with the well-known phrase, 'I'm hard, let's eat'.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Greg Davies on Twitter @gdavies.

Watch his sitcom 'Man Down' and his stand-up special 'You Magnificent Beast' on Netflix.

And watch all of 'Taskmaster' on UKTV Play.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 41: Joe Lycett (Christmas Special)

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:00:00 GMT

It's a Christmas miracle! Joe Lycett joins us in the dream restaurant for a surprise festive special. If these three formed a boyband they'd be called Glazing Squad.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Joe Lycett on Twitter @joelycett

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 40: Kumail Nanjiani

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT

It's the last episode of series two! And what a treat we have for the season finale: Kumail Nanjiani – star of 'Silicon Valley', upcoming Marvel movie 'The Eternals' and the Oscar-nominated 'The Big Sick' – closes the series with his emotionally-dead meal.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Kumail Nanjiani on Twitter @kumailn

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 39: Mike Skinner

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT

There's a table booked for The Streets frontman Mike Skinner this week. Will he pick plenty of scrambled eggs and plenty of fried tomato? Let's ask Carl Jung…

Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Mike Skinner has new music coming soon. Follow Mike on Twitter: @MikeSkinnerLtd.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 38: Kemah Bob

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Texas-born stand-up Kemah Bob – who runs the FOC It Up Comedy Club – joins us in the dream restaurant this week. She likes honesty in the kitchen, James is hungover, and we ask: do genies jizz?

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Kemah Bob on Twitter and Instagram @kemahbob.

And find out more about the FOC It Up Comedy Club on Facebook.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 37: Tom Allen

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

The always dapper Tom Allen – incredible comedian and host of 'Bake Off: The Professionals' and 'The Apprentice: You're Fired' – is this week's dinner guest. And boy oh boy does he have some shocking tales to tell.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Tom Allen on Twitter @tomallencomedy and Instagram @tomindeed.

Watch Tom on 'The Apprentice: You're Fired', Wednesdays, 10pm, BBC Two.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 36: Evelyn Mok

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Swedish-raised, London-based comedian and podcaster Evelyn Mok has a table booked this week. Expect podcast firsts and a lot of talk of pee and poo (sorry).

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Evelyn co-hosts the Rice To Meet You podcast with Nigel Ng. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Audioboom.

Follow Evelyn on Twitter and Instagram: @EvelynMok.

Follow Evelyn's Instagram food account: @thingsipooped.

And check out Evelyn's website: www.evelynmok.com.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 35: Daisy May Cooper

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Bafta-winning star of ‘This Country’ Daisy May Cooper is this week’s dinner guest. Buffet techniques are compared, the dark side of Rugrats is discussed, and the genie gets tricked.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Daisy's book ‘This Is This Country’ is out now, published by Trapeze. Buy the book here.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 34: Sophie Duker

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Sophie Duker has a table booked this week. Tears flow, secrets are revealed and the rice battle continues.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Sophie Duker's show 'Venus' is at London's Soho Theatre, 29 Oct-2 Nov. More info at sohotheatre.com.

Follow Sophie on Twitter: @sophiedukebox.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 33: Jess Phillips MP

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Order, order! The podcast gets political as MP Jess Phillips orders her dream meal. Will her menu get the genie's vote?

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Jess Phillips MP's new book, 'Truth to Power: 7 Ways to Call Time on B.S.', is out this week. Buy it here.

Follow Jess on Twitter: @JessPhillips.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 32: Catherine Bohart

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Comedian Catherine Bohart – as seen on 'The Mash Report' and 'Roast Battle' – is in the dream restaurant this week. Things get rude, Catherine's meal is flipped on its head and the genie is hungover.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Catherine Bohart plays the Soho Theatre in London, 30 Sep-5 Oct. Visit the Soho Theatre website for more details.

Follow Catherine on Twitter: @CatherineBohart.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Off Menu supports #PODSTRIKE

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:30:00 GMT

Off Menu is supporting the global climate strike on Friday 20th September, organised by Greta Thunberg and the UK Student Climate Network.

Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays for Future school strikes for the climate. As we deal with devastating climate breakdown and hurtle towards dangerous tipping points, young people are calling on millions of us across the planet to disrupt business as usual by joining the global climate strikes on September 20, just ahead of a UN emergency climate summit, and again on September 27.

Together, we will sound the alarm and show our politicians that business as usual is no longer an option. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we. Find out more at globalclimatestrike.net

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Ep 31: Marcus Samuelsson

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Top chef Marcus Samuelsson – the man behind Red Rooster in Harlem and Shoreditch, MARCUS Montreal and Marcus B&P – takes a break from the kitchen and lets the genie cook in the dream restaurant. And, for Samuelsson, location is key.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Red Rooster Shoreditch is now open – find out more here.

For more info on Marcus and his restaurants visit his website.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 30: Cerys Matthews

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 03:00:00 GMT

This episode could be a case for Mulder and Scully. Musician, 6 Music DJ and wild cook Cerys Matthews has a table booked in the dream restaurant.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Cerys Matthews's new book ‘Where the Wild Cooks Go’ is out now. Buy it here.

Cerys is also on tour – visit Penguin Live for more details.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 29: Jay Rayner

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Restaurant expert Jay Rayner – The Observer’s food critic, Masterchef judge and author of ‘My Last Supper’ – has a table booked this week. Ed has strong opinions about Jay's dessert, James doesn’t understand jokes and Jay suggests he invented the podcast.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Footsteps by Lauren.

Jay Rayner’s new book ‘My Last Supper’ is out this week. Buy the book here.

Jay is also taking ‘My Last Supper’ on tour. Buy tickets on his website jayrayner.co.uk.

Listen to Jay's podcast, ‘Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner’, here.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 28: Serge Pizzorno

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Sergio Pizzorno – aka Serge from Kasabian, aka the SLP – orders his dream meal this week. Let's just hope there are no magicians nearby…

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Serge's debut solo album, 'The SLP', is released this week. Buy the album here.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 27: Jordan Banjo

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:00:00 GMT

'Diversity' dancer Jordan Banjo is this week's diner, and he's the restaurant's jumpiest guest yet. Plus James gets another new nickname.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

See Jordan in Diversity's 10th Anniversary Tour. For tickets visit Ticketmaster.

Follow Jordan on Twitter: @Jordan_Banjo

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 26: Kerry Godliman

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Kerry Godliman – 'Taskmaster' champion and 'Derek' star – pops in to the dream restaurant this week. We're off on holiday to eat this meal, but James has forgotten to tell Kerry something.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

See Kerry Godliman in 'After Life' on Netflix, check out her website www.kerrygodliman.com, and follow her on Twitter @KerryAGodliman.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 25: Loyle Carner

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Loyle Carner – Mercury-nominated hip hop artist – orders his dream meal this week. He talks about his Chilli Con Carner cookery school for teenagers with ADHD, Ed opens up about his relationship and James gets angry about an Oscar winner.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Loyle Carner is touring the UK throughout October and November. His album, 'Not Waving, But Drowning' is out now.

Find out more on his website www.loylecarner.com, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @loylecarner

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour, including a date at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 24: Sian Clifford

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 03:00:00 GMT

Emmy-nominated 'Fleabag' star Sian Clifford picks her dream meal this week. Loopholes are exploited, there's a detailed water order, and James tells a very boring story.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Sian Clifford on Twitter @SiansUniverse and Instagram @SiansStillSpace

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 23: Dynamo

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:00:00 GMT

The genie has some conjuring competition this week as the restaurant welcomes its first magician guest – it's Dynamo! Plus there's an update on Ed's superpowers and James gets a new nickname.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Follow Dynamo on Twitter and Instagram: @DynamoMagician

www.dynamomagician.com

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 22: Suzi Ruffell

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:00:00 GMT

This week's guest is stand-up sensation (and regular eating buddy of Ed and James) Suzi Ruffell! We're asking the big questions – like why don't athletes drink sparkling water? – and a new tongue-twister is created.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Suzi Ruffell is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe in August and is touring the UK in the autumn. Visit her website for more info: www.suziruffell.com.

Follow Suzi on Twitter: @suziruffell.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 21: Dara O Briain

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 03:00:00 GMT

It's the grand re-opening of the magical restaurant, and our first guest in Series 2 is Dara O Briain! Not only does the 'Mock the Week' host talk us through his dream meal, he gets even with Aisling Bea and explains what helps him write all those jokes.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

If you'd like to see more of Dara switch on your television. Or follow him on Twitter: @daraobriain.

Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Series 2 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 03:00:00 GMT

New series, new menus. The magical restaurant is back in business and ready for bookings. Series 2 starts 10th July 2019.

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Ep 20: Rose McGowan

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 03:00:00 GMT

In the final episode of the series, Rose McGowan – actor, activist, author and model – orders her dream meal. And, when it comes to food, she has superpowers…

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Rose McGowan's book 'Brave' is available now. Buy it here.

Ed Gamble records his special at the Leicester Square Theatre on 12 May. See the Leicester Square Theatre website for details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 19: Gemma Cairney

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 03:00:00 GMT

We welcome Gemma Cairney – BBC radio DJ, author and presenter – to the dream restaurant this week. And it's not just a meal, it's a party.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Listen to Gemma Cairney's BBC podcast 'The Leisure Society'.

Ed Gamble records his special at the Leicester Square Theatre on 12 May. See the Leicester Square Theatre website for details.

Ed also plays the Hackney Comedy Experience with Josh Widdicombe, Suzi Ruffell and more on 11 April. See the Plosive website for details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 18: Desiree Burch

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 03:00:00 GMT

This week's guest is comedian Desiree Burch – star of Netflix's upcoming 'Flinch'. The podcast gets hacked, Desiree knows the way to James's heart, and we find out what's in the dream restaurant's bathroom.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Desiree Burch stars in 'Flinch' which comes to Netflix soon, and she has a new special on Comedy Central in the near future.

Ed Gamble records his special at the Leicester Square Theatre on 12 May. See the Leicester Square Theatre website for details.

Ed also plays the Hackney Comedy Experience with Josh Widdicombe, Suzi Ruffell and more on 11 April. See the Plosive website for details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 17: Victoria Coren Mitchell

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Victoria Coren Mitchell – 'Only Connect' host, writer and professional poker player – is this week's diner. She gets introduced to teddy bear ham, talks very British holidays and reveals her dinner party secret.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

'Only Connect' is on BBC Two, Mondays, 7.30pm.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 16: Jamie Demetriou

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Jamie Demetriou – comedian, actor and writer extraordinaire – has booked a table this week. His meal's so good, not even a marmalade sandwich made by Paddington himself makes the cut.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

You can watch Jamie Demetriou's excellent sitcom 'Stath Lets Flats' on All 4 and look out for series 2 on Channel 4 later this year.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 15: Sindhu Vee

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

This week's guest is Sindhu Vee – Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, Radio 4 regular and Live at the Apollo star. When it comes to food, she knows what she wants. And, yet again, Ed makes some vulgar jokes.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Sindhu Vee is currently on tour. Check out www.sindhuvee.com for info and tickets.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 14: Jack McBrayer

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 04:00:00 GMT

We welcome '30 Rock's Jack McBrayer – the most polite man in showbusiness – to the restaurant this week. James tells a sexy story, Ed cracks some crass jokes and Jack has a lot of foods explained to him.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Jack McBrayer is currently starring in the musical 'Waitress' at the Aldephi Theatre in London's West End. Check out www.waitressthemusical.co.uk for tickets.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 13: Phil Wang

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 04:00:00 GMT

'Taskmaster' star Phil Wang – everyone's favourite Wang – visits the restaurant this week. Let's just hope he doesn't roast Ed again.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Check out Phil Wang's latest live dates are philwang.co.uk.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 12: Josie Long

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Comedian, filmmaker and James's former boss Josie Long visits the restaurant this week. The genie's on his best behaviour, Ed definitely isn't into tantric sex, and everyone has a lot of fun telling dad jokes.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Josie Long is on tour with Jonny & The Baptists and Grace Petrie with The Lefty Scum tour. Visit josielong.com for details. And catch her film 'Super November' at supernovemberfilm.com.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 11: Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Have we got NEWS for you! Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy orders his dream meal this week. Ed and James introduce the newsreader to a popular fast food, James realises he's been mispronouncing a drink and Ed learns how to wash a paella pan.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Krishnan Guru-Murthy's podcast 'Ways to Change the World' is on Apple Podcasts, Acast, Spotify and all the others.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 10: Lou Sanders

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Hugely talented comedian Lou Sanders chooses her dream meal this week. Well, she struggles to choose. Can she take some of the heat off Joel Dommett?

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Lou Sanders’s acclaimed show ‘Shame Pig’ plays London’s Soho Theatre, 25-28 Feb, and she’s on tour from 24 Feb till 5 June. Check her website for details. And check out Lou’s podcast ‘Why Is Your Bottom So Dirty?’ on Apple Podcasts, Acast, Spotify and all the others.

Ed Gamble is on tour. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour. See his website for full details.

James’s TV show ‘Hypothetical’ is on Dave, Wednesdays, 10pm.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 9: Selasi Gbormittah

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Oh boy, Selasi Gbormittah – ‘The Great British Bake Off’s most relaxed contestant ever – is this week’s guest. But before getting to dessert he picks his favourite savoury dishes. Plus James gives a burger chain a kicking, Ed talks marathon prep and Selasi’s surprised by a well-known fact of life.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Don’t miss Selasi’s desserts and cocktails event on Regent’s Street on 28 February. And find his recipes on the BBC Food website.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 8: Tom Kerridge

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:00:00 GMT

It's the magical restaurant's first chef guest! The Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge orders his dream meal. Will he stick to his healthy regime, or will it be an 'off day'? We also learn more about the genie waiter's backstory and James tries to embarrass Ed in some *bonus content* – so keep listening until the end.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Tom Kerridge's book, 'Tom Kerridge's Fresh Start', is out now, published by Bloomsbury. See here for more details. His TV series of the same name is on Wednesdays, 8pm, BBC Two, and also on iPlayer.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

And a big thanks to Sarah from Raaka Chocolate for sending us some samples!

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Ep 7: Lolly Adefope

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:00:40 GMT

This week, there’s a table ready for talented comedian and actor Lolly Adefope. Comfort food is the order of the day, we learn about Ed’s teenage wine hobby and – FINALLY – a debate happens on: who has the best fries?

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Lolly Adefope has roles in two US TV shows coming out this year: ‘Miracle Workers’ on TBS starting 12 February and ‘Shrill’ on Hulu streaming 15 March. Follow Lolly on Twitter @lollyadefope.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 6: Joel Dommett

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Handsome boy Joel Dommett – off of Netflix and ‘I’m a Celeb…’ – orders his dream meal this week. Or does he? Ed and James aren’t too happy about his choices…

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Watch Joel’s stand-up special on Netflix in ‘Comedians of the World’ and follow him on Twitter @JoelDommett.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 5: Aisling Bea

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Not only does Aisling Bea order her dream meal, the comedian and actor treats the restaurant to Hollywood anecdotes and introduces us to rappers Yung Coconut, Big Gulp and Tiny Bites.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Watch Aisling’s stand-up on Netflix in ‘The Comedy Line-Up’ and follow her on Twitter @WeeMissBea.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details. And see him in ‘Hypothetical’ on Dave, coming soon.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 4: Nish Kumar (Christmas Special)

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 04:00:00 GMT

It's Boxing Day, we're feeling festive, and everyone's best friend Nish Kumar has popped in to order his favourite Christmas meal. Plus we need your help to #BringBackKumarsCobbler

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Nish Kumar is on tour in 2019 starting 25 January. See his website for full details.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

Don't forget to tweet @JacksonRye (politely) requesting the Peach Cobbler back on the menu – copy us in @OffMenuOfficial and use the hashtag #BringBackKumarsCobbler.

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Ep 3: Richard Osman

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Richard Osman – off of ‘Pointless’, ‘House of Games’ and ‘Taskmaster’ – is this week’s guest, bringing with him fascinating food thoughts and memories. Plus, he picks on Ed and picks holes in the format.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Follow Richard Osman on Twitter: @richardosman.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 2: Grace Dent

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Ordering their dream menu this week is the Guardian's restaurant critic Grace Dent, so the pressure's really on for the genie waiter. The food writer talks to Ed Gamble and James Acaster about the tastiest things she's ever eaten, how the other half dine and what the chef really means when they say they're 'playful'.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations)

Read Grace Dent's reviews on the Guardian website and listen to her Radio 4 series, 'The Untold'.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Ep 1: Scroobius Pip

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 04:00:00 GMT

It's the grand opening of the magical restaurant and the first guest through the doors is Mr Podcast himself, Scroobius Pip. The rapper, podcaster, actor and record label owner talks Ed Gamble and James Acaster through his dream meal, gives advice on pizza hut thriftiness and introduces his own food invention, the Meadsy Base.

Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.

Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations).

Listen to Scroobius Pip’s podcast Distraction Pieces on Acast and Apple Podcasts.

Ed Gamble is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

James Acaster is on tour in 2019. See his website for full details.

Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – Trailer

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:12:39 GMT

Welcome to the restaurant. Take a seat. May we take your coat? Ed Gamble and James Acaster introduce their brand new podcast Off Menu.

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