The Menu
Interviews with top chefs, food innovators, and producers. Discover ingredients, trends, and stories shaping the world of food and drink.
Latest Episodes
‘Steak’, Tabar and Cenk Debensason
This week, we speak with Tim Hayward, author of a new book all about steak. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Guy de Launey heads to Tabar’s new location in a former bike factory in…
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, ‘Sift’ and wine of the month
This week, celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten joins us in the studio to discuss his latest opening, ABC kitchens. Plus: we learn about the new book ‘Sift’ by Nicola Lamb and our in-house wine expert,…
Abby Lee, Champagne & Friends and L’abeille
This week we sit down with Abby Lee, head chef and founder of Mambow in East London which champions the fiery food of Malaysia. Also on the programme, we raise a glass of bubbly…
A ‘Greekish’ cookbook and beverage innovations
Food writer Georgina Hayden joins us in the studio to delve into the Mediterranean delights of her new cookbook ‘Greekish’. Plus: we check in with a Swiss company exploring the frontiers of brewing and…
Margot Henderson, canned spritz and Greek olive oil
We speak to Margot Henderson, one of London’s most storied chefs, about Soho Food Feast and the changing face of the city’s dining scene. Plus: the entrepreneurs elevating canned wine and setting new standards…
The drinks list
This week we toast to the drinks industry with an episode all about beverages. We sit down with The Connaught Bar’s Agostino Perrone to find out why people still have a taste for classic…
The K-cuisine wave
This week, we’re delving into the world of Korean food as the country continues to win admirers around the world for its creative outputs. We sit down with TV chef and author Judy Joo…
Fadi Kattan, Hannah Crosbie and Frederik Bille Brahe
This week we sit down with Franco-Palestinian chef, Fadi Kattan, to hear about his new book, ‘Bethlehem’, and learn about the bonds that food can build within a community. Plus: Paige Reynolds meets wine…
Fernando Trocca, the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company and Taipei’s Tea Cocktail Bars
This week we fire up the grill with Fernando Trocca, one of Argentina’s most accomplished chefs. Also in the programme, we speak to Jon Williams, founder of the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company to find…
Benjamina Ebuehi, Azores wine and ‘London Feeds Itself’
This week, we get tips from Benjamina Ebuehi on the most delicious and satisfying puddings to make when it’s your turn to bring dessert. Also on the programme: we venture to the Azores to…
