The Menu
Interviews with top chefs, food innovators, and producers. Discover ingredients, trends, and stories shaping the world of food and drink.
Latest Episodes
Kolae, Mabruka and Wine of the Month
We sit down with Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie of Kolae in London to hear their take on southern Thai cooking. Elsewhere, our Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Safa Jemai, the woman dedicated to…
Wasted Wine Club, July and Sophie Wyburd
We meet Angelo van Dyk, the man looking to give surplus wine a second life with Wasted Wine Club. Plus: Alistair MacQueen pays a visit to Holly Hayes, head chef at new London opening…
Food on screen: ‘The Bear’ and ‘Omnivore’
This week, we switch on for a show dedicated to food on screen. We sit down with Lionel Boyce from hit Hulu television drama ‘The Bear’ to discuss how he channels the pace and…
‘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…
