Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Actor, Emmy-nominee, ‘The Last of Us’ star and future ‘Celebrity Traitors’ contestant Bella Ramsey is this week’s Off Menu guest. And people who write those quirky things on food packaging; you have a fan. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts you can now watch this episode too.Bella Ramsey stars in ‘Sunny Dancer’ which is released in cinemas on Friday 14 August. Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a>.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jinkx Monsoon – two-time ‘Drag Race’ winner, actress, singer and the new star of ‘Oh, Mary!’ – has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant this week. And she loves a British accent…If you’re using the Apple Podcasts app you can now watch this episode too.Jinkx Monsoon stars as Mary Todd Lincoln in ‘Oh, Mary!’ in at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End from 17 Aug-26 Sep. Get tickets from <a href="https://ohmaryplay.co.uk/">ohmaryplay.co.uk</a>Follow Jinkx on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejinkx/">@thejinkx</a>, TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jinkxmonsoonofficial">@jinkxmonsoonofficial</a> and YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jinkxmonsoonofficial">@jinkxmonsoon</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jinkxmonsoon">official</a>Watch the full video episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a>.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Another fan favourite returns to the Dream Restaurant, and this time it’s straight-talking stand-up Sindhu Vee, all the way back from episode 15. Will she have more words of wisdom like ‘to the hungry person even the doorway looks like crisps’?If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts you can now watch this episode too.<a href="https://podfollow.com/off-menu-with-ed-gamble-and-james-acaster/episode/eece14d43d9031aa3e6aa30f51cedb5ad40be941/view">Listen to Sindhu’s original episode</a>Sindhu Vee is on tour across the UK in 2026 and 2027 with ‘Swanky’, including a date at London’s Eventim Apollo. For dates and tickets go to <a href="https://sindhuvee.com/">www.sindhuvee.com</a>Follow Sindhu on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sindhuvee/">@sindhuvee</a> and TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sindhuvee100">@sindhuvee100</a>Don’t forget, video episodes of Off Menu are out every Wednesday on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">YouTube</a>.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In our final live Tasting Menu episode from the Royal Albert Hall, BFF of the podcast Nish Kumar joins us to talk beef beefs, Ghostbusters reviews and who’s the boss of the Hindus. Thanks if you came along to any of the Royal Albert Hall shows. We had a lovely time! Nish Kumar is on tour with ‘Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy’. Go to www.nishkumar.co.uk for dates and ticketsListen to Nish’s podcast, Pod Save The UK wherever you get your podcastsFollow Nish on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrnishkumar">@mrnishkumar</a>Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design).Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

This week’s dream diner is stand-up, Live at the Apollo star and Radio 4 regular, Laura Smyth! And James remembers his shopping list… If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts you can now watch this episode too. Laura Smyth is on tour across the UK and Ireland with ‘Born Aggy’, including a date at London’s Eventim Apollo. For dates and tickets go to laurasmyth.com Listen to Laura’s podcast ‘Shouldn’t Laugh But…’ <a href="https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42L528/">here</a> or whenever you get your podcasts. Follow Laura on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatlaurasmyth/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thatlaurasmyth">TikTok</a> @thatlaurasmythWatch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a>.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Happy Shall I Be Mother’s Day! Comedian, poet, Bafta-nominee, bath-lover and poppadom-smasher Tim Key returns to the Dream Restaurant for a live Off Menu episode at the Royal Albert Hall. Tim Key is on tour now with ‘Loganberry’. For dates and tickets go to <a href="http://timkey.co.uk">www.timkey.co.uk</a> His book ‘LA Baby’ is out now. Buy it here: https://www.utterandpress.co.uk/products/l-a-babyFollow Tim on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/timkeypoet">@timkeypoet</a>Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design).Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Dream Restaurant’s open for business once more, and our first diner for series 16 is ‘Taskmaster’ star and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Phil Ellis. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts you can now watch this episode too. And what an episode to watch. Phil Ellis is currently on a nationwide stand-up tour with Bath Mat, including an extra London show at Wilton’s Music Hall on 10th October. He will also be taking the show to Monkey Barrel 1 as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 3rd - 30th August at 1.55pm. For more info and tickets visit <a href="https://www.philelliscomedy.com/">philelliscomedy.com</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/70l1NRCJpEBCwMgt16Knc6">Listen to Phil’s podcast ‘Early Worms’</a>  Follow Phil on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philelliscomedy">@philelliscomedy</a> Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a>.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Dream Restaurant re-opens for Series 16 on Wednesday 15th July. And you can now WATCH episodes on Apple Podcasts as well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">YouTube</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It’s Royal Albert Hall Tasting Menu time, and joining us for this live episode is ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Derry Girls’ star Nicola Coughlan. On Nicola’s original episode she locked herself out of her flat. Will she do the same at the Royal Albert Hall? Nicola is starring in the next of Channel 4’s anthology series, ‘I Am’, with ‘I Am Helen’ being released later this year. She’s also joined the cast of ‘Only Murders in the Building’, so look out for the new series. Follow Nicola on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolacoughlan">@nicolacoughlan</a>Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design).Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Next from our run of live shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Ghosts’ star, Kiell Smith-Bynoe! The first time Kiell guested on Off Menu it was one of the only times Ed and James drank on the podcast, and Kiell’s not letting that tradition slip… Kiell is on tour with his improv show Kool Story Bro. For dates and tickets go to www.koolstorybro.co.ukFollow Kiell on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/klayzeflaymz">@klayzeflaymz</a> Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design).Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It’s a Monday bonus episode – the second of our live ‘Tasting Menu’ shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall – and our special returning guest is Katherine Ryan! The guest who introduced us all to ‘The Good Morning’ back on episode 45. Listen to Katherine’s podcasts: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5nJSygNrpIQRUAMvFhB2YO">Telling Everybody Everything</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/03hS7L0Uu24f49DPgkqAYO">What’s My Age Again?</a> wherever you get your podcasts Follow Katherine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathbum/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kathbum">TikTok</a> @kathbumOff Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design).Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

We’re back with a b-b-b-b-bonus episode, the first live show from our (recording-breaking) run at the Royal Albert Hall. We did 6 live ‘Tasting Menu’ episodes at the iconic London venue, where we got fan favourite guests back on the podcast to be served the menu of other fan favourite guests. And our first diner to return to the Dream Restaurant is stand-up superstar, actor and friend of the podcast (way back from episode 10), Aisling Bea!Follow Aisling on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weemissbea">@weemissbea</a>Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Royal Albert Hall.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design).Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. <a href="https://youtu.be/ug7YEj14yFQ">Watch here</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It’s the final episode of series 15, and what better way to round off the series than with British comedy royalty, Harry Enfield. That's right, it's another National Treasure.Harry is on tour with ‘Harry Enfield and No Chums’. For dates and tickets go to <a href="https://www.fane.co.uk/harry-enfield">www.fane.co.uk/harry-enfield</a>Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 4 June.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

‘Scary Movie’ star Anna Faris is this week’s diner, much to Ed and James’s delight. But someone else hijacks her booking… ‘Scary Movie’ is in cinemas June 5. Book your tickets now. Follow Anna on Instagram <a href="annafaris">@annafaris</a>Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 28 May.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Emmy-nominated stand-up and Netflix star Michelle Wolf has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant this week. She shoulder not done that.Michelle Wolf is touring England in from 11th June. For dates and tickets go to <a href="https://punchup.live/michellewolf">punchup.live/michellewolf</a>Follow Michelle on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michelleisawolf">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@michelleisawolf">TikTok</a> @michelleisawolfWatch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 21 May.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Fan favourite from the very first series of Off Menu, Phil Wang returns to the Dream Restaurant for a Tasting Menu booking. We hope he likes buttery cabbage. Phil Wang is on tour with his new show ‘Uh Oh’. For dates and tickets go to <a href="https://www.philwang.co.uk/">philwang.co.uk</a> Follow Phil on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wangpix/">@wangpix</a> Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 14 May.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Australian musician, ARIA Award-winner and former Eurovision contestant Montaigne – aka Jessica Alyssa Cerro – is this week’s dream diner. Will James bring up 2016? Montaigne is touring Australia in August for the 10th anniversary of their Glorious Heights album. For dates and tickets go to <a href="https://montaignemusic.com.au/">montaignemusic.com.au</a> Listen and buy Montaigne’s latest album ‘it’s hard to be a fish’ <a href="https://ffm.to/ihtbaf">here</a>. Follow Montaigne on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actualmontaigne/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@actualmontaigne">TikTok</a> @actualmontaigne Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 7 May.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

‘SNL UK’ cast member and Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer winner Ayoade Bamgboye is this week’s dream diner. Let’s just hope there aren’t any faecal clouds in the Dream Restaurant.Ayoade Bamgboye is on tour with her show ‘Swings and Roundabouts’. For dates and tickets go to <a href="https://www.berksnest.com/ayoade">berksnest.com/ayoade</a>Ayoade stars in ‘Saturday Night Live UK’, Saturdays at 10pm on <a href="https://www.sky.com/watch/saturday-night-live-uk">Sky One</a> and streaming service <a href="https://www.nowtv.com/ie/ie/online/saturday-night-live-uk/iYEQZ1vXy2NqAQUJt4jbM7">NOW</a>. Follow Ayoade on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ayoadezahrah/">@ayoadezahrah</a>Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 30 Apr.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

We’re back in National Treasure territory, as king of the chat show Graham Norton turns interviewee in the Dream Restaurant. But don’t give him a blue cheese olive.Graham Norton hosts ‘The Neighbourhood’ which starts Friday 24 April, 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The series debuts with a three-night launch across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For the remaining four weeks, The Neighbourhood continues in its regular slot every Thursday and Friday night.Graham’s podcast ‘Wanging On’ is available wherever you get your podcasts and on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WangingOn">YouTube</a>. Follow Graham on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grahnort/">@grahnort</a>Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 23 Apr.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

British acting royalty, ‘Succession’ star and BAFTA winner Brian Cox joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Yep, it’s another national treasure. But does he think that dark matter is evil?Brian Cox’s directorial debut ‘Glenrothan’ is in cinemas on Fri 17 April.Follow Brian on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coxusa/">@coxusa</a>Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 16 Apr.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

US stand-up superstar, ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumnus and ‘The Bear’ star John Mulaney has a table booked this week. But does he remember John the Mouse? John Mulaney is on tour in the UK and Ireland with his show ‘Mister Whatever’. For dates and tickets go to <a href="https://www.johnmulaney.com/">johnmulaney.com</a> Follow John on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulaney/">@johnmulaney</a> Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 9 Apr.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

‘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 &amp; Tuscany’ which is released in UK cinemas on 10th April. Follow Regé-Jean on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/regejean/">@regejean</a> Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 2 Apr.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/fus-o/ixta-belfrage/9781529932829">here</a>.Her previous book ‘Mezcla’ is available <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/mezcla/ixta-belfrage/9781529148091">here</a>.Follow Ixta on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ixta.belfrage/">@ixta.belfrage</a> Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 26 Mar. Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a> Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>. Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>. Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a href="https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/kojey-radical">royalalberthall.com</a> Follow Kojey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kojeyradical">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kojeyradical">TikTok</a> @kojeyradical Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 19 Mar.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a href="https://www.ahirshah.com/">www.ahirshah.com</a>Follow Ahir on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ahirshah">@ahirshah</a>Watch the video version of this episode on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">Off Menu YouTube</a> on Thu 12 Mar.Off Menu is now on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@offmenupodcast">@offmenupodcast</a>Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@offmenuofficial">TikTok</a>: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website <a href="https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/">www.offmenupodcast.co.uk</a> 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Video production by Megan McCarthy for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.