If you love food and podcasts, you're in luck. There are plenty of podcasts out there that cater to your culinary cravings, whether you're looking for recipes, stories, interviews, or reviews. Here are some of the best food podcasts to listen to in 2023:
1) Off Menu.
James Acaster and Ed Gamble invite special guests – usually comedians – to their dream restaurant, and ask them about their dream starter, main course and dessert. The podcast is hilarious, insightful, and mouth-watering, as the guests share their food memories, preferences, and fantasies. You'll also get to hear Acaster and Gamble's reactions, which range from approval to disgust.
2) Table Manners with Jessie Ware.
Jessie Ware and her mum Lennie are the wonderful hosts of this podcast about food, family, and the joys of eating at the dinner table. Each episode involves guests from the worlds of music, culture and politics dropping in for a bit of food and a natter. The podcast is warm, witty, and full of delicious dishes and anecdotes.
3) Gastropod.
Gastropod is a podcast for the gastronomically inquisitive that looks at food through the lens of science and history. Hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley explore topics such as the bagelization of America, the origins of olive oil, and the secrets of sourdough. The podcast is informative, fascinating, and fun to listen to.
4) The Splendid Table.
The Splendid Table, hosted by award-winning food writer Francis Lam, is a podcast that has celebrated the intersection of food and life for more than two decades. Expect a modern, multicultural snapshot of the food world with every weekly episode delivery. The podcast features interviews with chefs, writers, farmers, and experts, as well as tips, recipes, and stories from listeners.
5) The Kitchen is on Fire.
The Kitchen is on Fire (aka Ticky Off) is a podcast hosted by James Ramsden and Sam Herlihy, owners of Hackney's Pidgin restaurant. The podcast offers a refreshing and honest perspective on the London dining scene alongside a fair old whack of nonsense. Expect interesting interviews with food media folks and chefs, the occasional insight into what's happening behind-the-scenes in the restaurant industry, and frankly obscene amounts of ghost chat.
well, we couldn't not include ourselves now, could we? in our podcasts we invite special guests, who are at the top of their game, to share inspiring stories and insider information on how to improve your cooking. its through these conversations with passionate and successful people that you realise, just like cooking, if you want to succeed in anything, it's all in the preparation.
These are just some of the best food podcasts to listen to in 2023. Whether you're looking for inspiration, entertainment, or education, these podcasts will satisfy your appetite for all things food-related.
I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post and if you have any other suggestions, please let us know in the comments below.
All the very best Dan at Pareusi.