Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

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 <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/together/jamie-oliver/9780241431177">here</a>.Follow Jamie on <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieoliver">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamieoliver/">Instagram</a> @jamieoliverRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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 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 ‘<a href="https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-sparks-brothers/">The Sparks Brothers</a>’ in cinemas or on demand.Edgar’s new feature film ‘<a href="https://www.focusfeatures.com/last-night-in-soho">Last Night in Soho</a>’ is in cinemas 29 October.Follow Edgar on <a href="https://twitter.com/edgarwright">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edgarwright">Instagram</a> @edgarwrightRecorded by Southbank Centre. Edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/ainsleys-good-mood-food/ainsley-harriott/9781529148312">here</a>.Follow Ainsley on <a href="https://twitter.com/AinsleyFoods">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ainsleyfoods/">Instagram</a> @ainsleyfoodsRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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 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 <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/and-away/bob-mortimer/2928377056254">here</a>.Follow Bob on <a href="https://twitter.com/realbobmortimer">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/realbobmortimer/">Instagram</a> @realbobmortimerRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a>here</a>.Isy’s podcast ‘<a href="https://www.comedy.co.uk/podcasts/isy_suttie_love/">The Things We Do For Love</a>’ is available wherever you listen to podcasts.For Isy Suttie on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Isysuttie">@isysuttie</a>Recorded by Southbank Centre. Edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://www.shappi.co.uk/live/">shappi.co.uk</a>Shaparak’s book ‘Kissing Emma’ is out on 2 Sep. Pre-order it <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/kissing-emma/shappi-khorsandi/9781510106994">here</a>.Follow Shaparak on <a href="https://twitter.com/ShappiKhorsandi">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shappikhorsandi/">Instagram</a> @shappikhorsandiRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://twitter.com/AsimC86">@AsimC86</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/asimc">@asimc</a>Recorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://www.simonamstell.com/">simonamstell.com</a> for tickets.Follow Simon Amstell on <a href="https://twitter.com/simonamstell">Twitter</a> @simonamstell and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thisissimonamstell/">Instagram</a> @thisissimonamstellRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://www.livenation.co.uk/artist-emily-atack-1307336">here</a>.Follow Emily Atack on <a href="https://twitter.com/ematack">Twitter</a> @ematack and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyatackofficial/">Instagram</a> @emilyatackofficialRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-kempcast/id1509339264">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/thekempcast">Acast</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5o8HrEbEH65CHDAvsQ36YM">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Ross Kemp on <a href="https://twitter.com/RossKemp">Twitter</a> @rosskemp and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosskemptv">Instagram</a> @rosskemptvExtra tickets for Off Menu Live at London’s Royal Festival Hall go on sale Thu 22 July at 10am from <a href="https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/menu-ed-gamble-and-james-acaster-live">southbankcentre.co.uk</a>Recorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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 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 <a href="https://twitter.com/nicolacoughlan">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolacoughlan/">Instagram</a> @nicolacoughlanRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

Hungry for more episodes? Series 6 starts Wednesday 14 July. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a href="https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/crystal-head-vodka-pride-limited-edition-vodka-175l_R03759852/">Selfridges.com</a>.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – LiveFriday 30th July at London’s Southbank Centre, Royal Festival HallTickets go on sale this Friday 25th June at 10am from <a href="https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/">southbankcentre.co.uk</a>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 Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/joes-family-food/joe-wicks/9781529016314">here</a>.Listen to Joe’s podcast ‘The Joe Wicks Podcast’ on <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p08k61hm">BBC Sounds</a>.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-make-my-day-with-josh-gondelman/id1507871978?i=1000471394284">Apple</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1WFUzsctawwLhmv8061s2j?si=zWuOjBK1Rh6qTvx2BNW28A">Spotify</a>.Josh Gondelman’s book ‘Nice Try’ is out now. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nice-Try-Stories-Intentions-Results/dp/0062852752">Buy it here</a>.Follow Josh on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/joshgondelman">@joshgondelman</a>Follow Josh’s Modern Seinfeld Twitter account <a href="https://twitter.com/seinfeldtoday">@seinfeldtoday</a>Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 ‘<a href="https://dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/big-zuus-big-eats/">Big Zuu’s Big Eats</a>’ is on Dave starting Mon 7 Jun.The <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/144/1444967/big-zuu-s-big-eats/9781785947292.html">‘Big Zuu’s Big Eats’ cookbook</a> is published 3 Jun.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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 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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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’ <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-drag-queens-guide-to-life/bimini-bon-boulash/2928377056568">here</a>.Follow Bimini on <a href="https://twitter.com/biminibabes">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biminibabes/">Instagram</a> @biminibabesRecorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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 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 <a href="http://www.mtv.co.uk/catfish-uk">MTV</a>.Follow Julie on <a href="https://twitter.com/JulieAdenuga">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julieadenuga/">Instagram</a> @JulieAdenuga.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams 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) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://www.channel4.com/programmes/frank-of-ireland">All 4</a>.Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/marylynnrajskub">Vimeo</a>Follow Mary Lynn on <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryLynnRajskub">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marylynnrajskub/">Instagram</a>: @MaryLynnRajskubRecorded by and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.

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 <a href="https://twitter.com/munyachawawa">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/MUNYACHAWAWA/">Instagram</a>: @munyachawawaVisit Munya’s website <a href="https://www.munyachawawa.com/">munyachawawa.com</a>Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for <a href="https://www.plosive.co.uk/">Plosive Productions</a>.Artwork by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushgilbey/">Paul Gilbey</a> (photography and design) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amybrowneishere/">Amy Browne</a> (illustrations).Follow Off Menu on <a href="https://twitter.com/offmenuofficial">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/offmenuofficial/">Instagram</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.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.