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 All 4 . Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 99
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 Vimeo Follow Mary Lynn on Twitter and Instagram : @MaryLynnRajskub Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne...
Apr 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 98
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 Twitter and Instagram : @munyachawawa Visit Munya’s website munyachawawa.com Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk f...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 97
Dream Restaurant Announcement! Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second Helpings Sunday 11 April, 7.30pm (BST) – Live and Online Still hungry? Ed Gamble and James Acaster re-open the dream restaurant and invite some of Off Menu’s most talked-about guests to The Redemption Dinner Party: Second Helpings. Will the previous podcast guests stick with their outlandish orders, or will they take a once-in-a-meal chance to change their minds? Tickets are on sale now at https://link.dice.fm/CgLkaPZq...
Mar 27, 2021•1 min
Comedian and ‘Mock the Week’ star Thanyia Moore’s inviting her best pals to her dinner party – but who’s more of a knobhead, Ed or James? Follow Thanyia on Twitter and Instagram : @ThanyiaMoore Visit Thanyia’s website thanyiamoore.co.uk Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 96
Hope the corner shop’s still open, because the Genie’s going to need to do some shopping to whip up comedian Rosie Jones’s dream meal. Listen to Rosie Jones’s podcast ‘ Daddy Look at Me ’ on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts Follow Rosie on Twitter and Instagram : @josierones Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to o...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 95
Look out, it’s only a crossover episode! Peddy Bambles and The Genie team up with Bradley Goldstein for this Acast Red Nose Day Mashup podcast, all in aid of Comic Relief. This is Off Menu meets Films To Be Buried With. AKA: Menus To Be Buried With. Donations have the power to help people living incredibly tough lives. If you can, please, head to comicrelief.com/podcastmashup and give now. Or give £5 by texting ‘COMIC’ to 70205. To donate £5 text the word COMIC to 70205. Texts cost your donation...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min
There’s a table ready for New York-based stand-up and ‘Flight of the Conchords’ star Todd Barry this week. And he’s invited a bunch of rappers to the dream restaurant. (This episode was recorded in January 2020 – before the pandemic.) Watch Todd Barry’s Netflix special ‘ Spicy Honey ’ and Amazon Prime special ‘ The Crowd Work Tour ’. Follow Todd on Twitter and Instagram : @toddbarry Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 94
Fellow food podcaster and superb stand-up Jessica Fostekew has a table booked, and ethics are being thrown out of the dream restaurant window. Listen to Jess’s podcast ‘Hoovering’ on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch Jess’s stand-up special ‘ Silence of the Nans ’ on NextUp. Follow Jess on Twitter and Instagram : @jessicafostekew Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustration...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 93
In a VERY memorable episode, national treasure and former ‘Bake Off’ co-host Sue Perkins discovers an unexpected loophole in the dream restaurant’s ordering process. Listen to Sue’s podcast ‘Sue Perkins: An hour or so with…’ on Audioboom or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sue Perkins on Twitter @sueperkins Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 92
LA-based comedian and writer Joel Kim Booster has brought his blender to the dream restaurant this week. Is there something about Joels and food? Plus, James gets INCREDIBLY offensive. (This episode was recorded pre-pandemic.) Listen to Joel Kim Booster’s podcast ‘ Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster and Mitra Jouhari ’ wherever you get your podcasts Follow Joel Kim Booster on Twitter and Instagram @ihatejoelkim Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Artwork...
Feb 17, 2021•57 min•Ep. 91
Actor, comedian and ‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster Paul Scheer – and a mystery healthy old man – join Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. This episode was recorded in LA, pre-pandemic, when we had our regular lives. Listen to Paul’s podcast ‘How Did This Get Made?’ at www.hdtgminfo.com Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram @paulscheer Big thanks to Earwolf for the studio space! Recorded by Devon Bryant at Earwolf . Edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul ...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 90
Chart-topping sensation Anne-Marie talks very intimately in the dream restaurant this week. Hopefully there are no strangers nearby. Anne-Marie’s joint new track with KSI and Digital Farm Animals called ‘Don’t Play’ is out now. Anne-Marie is a judge on ‘The Voice’ on ITV, Saturdays at 8.30pm. Follow Anne-Marie on Instagram and Twitter @AnneMarie Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 89
The Dream Restaurant opens its doors for series 5, and its first patron is superb comedian and creator/star of ‘Feel Good’, Mae Martin! Ed’s trying to smuggle a ninja star into the kitchen and James reminisces about shrimp. Watch ‘Feel Good’ on All4 in the UK and on Netflix worldwide. Follow Mae Martin on Twitter @TheMaeMartin and Instagram @hooraymae . Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Fo...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 88
The fifth course of our podcast tasting menu is nearly on the pass. Series 5 starts Wednesday 27 January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2021•2 min
RESCHEDULED DATE: SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY Dream Restaurant Announcement! Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party Sunday 7 February, 7.30pm (GMT) – Live and Online In a very special live-streamed show, Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite some of Off Menu’s most talked-about guests back to the dream restaurant to re-live their contentious meal choices. Will they stick with their orders, or will they take a once-in-a-meal chance to change their minds? You are cordially invited to The Redemption Dinner Party...
Jan 16, 2021•2 min
To mark the end of such a fantastic year for everyone, we revisit our favourite clips from the last 12 months of Off Menu. We'll be back for series 5 in the new year. Bon appétit! Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed and James'...
Dec 30, 2020•2 hr 58 min
Yes, we made it happen. Willie Harcourt-Cooze and Joe Thomas meet at last for a festive, lamb-based chat with Ed and James. Merry Christmas! (And this episode was recorded before Tier 4 was announced.) Buy Willie’s chocolate at www.williescacao.com Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk f...
Dec 25, 2020•29 min
Grab the KFC gravy, it’s another classic Off Menu Christmas Special, and we welcome Sarah Millican to the dream restaurant. And we’ll make sure her meal is piled high on a plate. Sarah Millican is on tour in 2021/2022 with ‘Bobby Dazzler’. For tour dates and tickets visit sarahmillican.co.uk . Follow Sarah Millican on Twitter @SarahMillican75 and Instagram @thesarahmillican . #JoinIn will be happening on Twitter on Christmas Day. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artw...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 87
Happy Festivus! The nation’s sweetheart Russell Howard joins us in the merry dream restaurant for an Off Menu Christmas Special. The Russell Howard Hour Christmas Special is on Thu 17 Dec at 10pm Follow Russell Howard on Twitter and Instagram : @russellhoward Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodc...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 86
It’s the final episode of series 4, and what better way to end the season than with alternative comedy legend (and Bake Off Extra Slice host) Jo Brand? Plus there’s a new verse to James’s Cawston Press chart-topper. Follow Jo Brand on Instagram: @iamnotjobrand Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupod...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 85
Get the Renniés out, West Country comedian and host of Channel 4 food show ‘Crazy Delicious’ Jayde Adams has a table booked this week. #jaydebangamash Watch Jayde Adams’s special ‘Serious Black Jumper’ on Amazon Prime . Watch ‘Crazy Delicious’ on All 4 . Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.c...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 84
Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter and actor Josh ‘Chirashi Joshie’ Groban joins Ed and James at the bar in the dream restaurant, in another New York recorded episode. Plus we get an appearance from the Coffee Comedian. Josh Groban’s new album ‘Harmony’ is available on 20 November. Buy and stream it here . Follow Josh Groban on Twitter and Instagram @joshgroban Recorded by Ben Williams and edited Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Am...
Nov 11, 2020•58 min•Ep. 83
Time to crack open the tequila, because ‘Masterchef’ winner and Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers is this week’s guest, in another pre-Covid recorded episode. Find out more about Thomasina Miers at www.thomasinamiers.com Follow Thomasina on Twitter and Instagram @thomasinamiers Buy Thomasina’s cook books on her website Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instag...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 82
Ed and James welcome wonderful comedian David O’Doherty to the dream restaurant for this very special live-streamed episode of Off Menu as part of Unmute: The Online Podcast Festival. Hope you’ve got your microwave plugged in. Follow David O’Doherty on Twitter and Instagram @phlaimeaux Buy David O’Doherty’s album ‘Live in his Own Car During a Pandemic’ on Bandcamp Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustr...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 81
There’s a table booked for David Cross – legendary US stand-up and star of ‘Mr Show’ and ‘Arrested Development’ – this week. And he’s pre-drinking. Follow David Cross on Twitter @davidcrosss and Instagram @davidcrossofficial Watch David Cross’s Netflix special ‘Making America Great Again!’ on Netflix Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuoffic...
Oct 28, 2020•57 min•Ep. 80
NY stand-up and writer Wyatt ‘Uncle Wy Wy’ Cenac joins us in the dream restaurant this week. And there's a whole fuffle over the Bake Off piss-window. Follow Wyatt Cenac on Instagram and Twitter : @wyattcenac Watch Wyatt Cenac’s Netflix special ‘Brooklyn’ on Netflix Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offm...
Oct 21, 2020•52 min•Ep. 79
It’s an episode full of Highs and Lows as author, journalist and podcaster Dolly Alderton chooses her dream meal. This episodes comes with sparklers in it, like a Mayfair nightclub cocktail. Dolly Alderton’s debut novel ‘Ghosts’ is published on 15 Oct 2020. Buy it here Follow Dolly on Instagram and Twitter : @dollyalderton Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and In...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 78
He might not recognise his Island-mate, but British basketball superstar and ‘Love Island’ contestant Ovie Soko’s picking his dream meal this week. Let’s hope he doesn’t get pied. Ovie Soko’s book ‘You Are Dope’ is out now. Buy it here . Follow Ovie on Instagram and Twitter : @oviesoko Follow Griffin Frenchie on Instagram: @griffinfrenchie Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu ...
Oct 07, 2020•56 min•Ep. 77
We give this episode… 10! ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ co-host Claudia Winkleman has booked a table this week, and she really knows her order. Goodbye, thanks for coming, night night. Claudia Winkleman’s book ‘Quite’ is available from 1st October. Buy it here . Follow Claudia on Twitter and Instagram @ClaudiaWinkle Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @of...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 76
