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The Nightcap

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Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. After an 8 course taster at Salt, in Stratford Upon-Avon, a guest chef joins Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Head Chef at Salt) for a Nightcap. Candid conversations about life and food.
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Episodes

The Nightcap Film Club - Waiting...

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Waiting… - 2004 film starring Ryan Reynolds. The film depicts the hilarity and chaos of a busy American Steakhouse, featuring all of your classic/stereotypical kitchen and front of house staff. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 20201 hr

The Nightcap Film Club - Chef

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Chef - 2014 film centred around Karl (John Favreau) an established chef who breaks-away from his stale restaurant to travel across America with his best mate and 10 year old son, selling sandwiches from a truck. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 202058 min

The Nightcap Film Club - For Grace

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, For Grace - 2015 documentary that tells the story of Chef Curtis Duffy as he begins to open a new restaurant Chicago. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 02, 202057 min

The Nightcap Film Club - Burnt

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Burnt - 2015 film starring Bradley Cooper as a world renowned chef, striving for his 3rd star whilst battling addiction. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 20201 hr

The Nightcap Film Club - Ratatouille

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander review a classic film/tv show/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, Ratatouille, the Disney/Pixar classic from 2007. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 202057 min

The Nightcap Film Club - Chef’s Table, Alinea.

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander watch, review and debate a classic film/tv/documentary to do with the world of food. This week, it's S2 E1 of Chef's Table, an Emmy award winning documentary series on Netflix. This episode features Grant Achatz and his journey in and out of the industry. Send us your suggestions and questions @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 202052 min

Series 3, Ep 4 - Aktar Islam

THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED AND NO LOCKDOWN RULES WERE IN PLACE. Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by multiple award-winning Michelin starred chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Aktar Islam. On today’s episode: Growing up in pubs and restaurants, Paul & Aktar going head to head on Great British Menu PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. PATREON - www.patreo...

Apr 30, 20201 hr 24 min

Series 3, Ep 3 - Tom Sellers

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Starred Head Chef of Restaurant Story, Tom Sellers. On today’s episode: Pairing music with food, food critics and reviews PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 20201 hr 25 min

Series 3, Ep 2 - Johnny Godden

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the founder of infamous The Flying Fish and possible the most mentioned man in Series 1 and 2 of The Nightcap, Johnny Godden. On today’s episode: Life of the supplier and their relationships with chefs, sourcing sustainable produce PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 20201 hr 11 min

Series 3, Ep 1 - Josh Eggleton

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by two time Great British Menu heat winner and Chef owner of Michelin Starred pub, The Pony & Trap, its Josh Eggleton. On today’s episode: Josh’s growing empire, working with your siblings, mental health and wellbeing in the industry PLUS your listener questions! As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. INSTA / TWITTER - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Apr 09, 20201 hr 5 min

The Christmas Special 2019 with Michael O’Hare

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin starred chef and the man behind the curtain, it's Michael O’Hare. On today’s special: Christmas dinner, the tricks the traps and the traditions. The impact of Christmas on the catering industry and some chat about guilty pleasures. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 20191 hr 14 min

Series 2, Ep 8 - Ashley Palmer-Watts

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by a man who has been an integral part of Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck Group for the past twenty years and is now responsible for two-starred restaurant Dinner by Heston, its Ashley Palmer-Watts. On today’s episode: Where cooking meets science, theatre of food at The Fat Duck Group and Paul & Ashley’s Kilimanjaro expedition. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. INSTA - @thenight...

Dec 05, 20191 hr 21 min

Series 2, Ep 7 - Lisa Allen

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Executive Chef of Michelin starred Northcote, and GBM winner & judge, Lisa Allen. On today’s episode: Taking the reins over a restaurant that already has a star, going from a contestant to a judge on Great British Menu and some cookery school chat too. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad...

Nov 28, 20191 hr 4 min

Series 2, Ep 6 - Alex James

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by award winning cheese maker, food writer and host of one of the country’s biggest food and music festivals… he also plays bass in Blur, Alex James. On today’s episode: Food festivals and doing demos in front of crowds, eating Michelin level food from the punters perspective and some proper cheese chat. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths. PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Lear...

Nov 21, 201958 min

Series 2, Ep 5 - Tom Brown

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the highest scoring chef in 2017 Great British Menu series and recent winner of Best London Restaurant at the AA Awards, Tom Brown. On today’s episode: Going solo and owning your first restaurant, the role that mentors Sat Bains and Nathan Outlaw have played in Paul and Tom’s careers, plus some more Great British Menu chat. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. www.patreon.com/thenigh...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 20 min

Series 2, Ep 4 - Gary Usher

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by award winning restaurateur and crowdfunding king, Gary Usher. This week: Gary’s Channel 4 documentary “The Rebel Chef: My Restaurant Revolution,” crowdfunding, opening up restaurants in run down areas and Twitter’s impact on the industry. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Lear...

Nov 07, 20191 hr 5 min

Series 2, Ep 3 - Adam Bateman

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Catey nominated development chef, Adam Bateman. This week: Life of the development chef, the trails and tribulations of high end restaurants in high end hotels and some of the abuse our chefs have encountered in their careers. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ...

Oct 31, 20191 hr 5 min

Series 2, Ep 2 - Paul Ainsworth

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the Michelin Star and two time 2019 Catey winner, Paul Ainsworth. This week: The Cateys 2019, cooking for vegetarian and vegan diets and Paul Ainsworth’s famous fairground themed dessert from GBM. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more abo...

Oct 24, 20191 hr 13 min

Series 2, Ep 1 - Daniel Clifford

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by 2 time Great British Menu Winner and Head Chef at the 2 Michelin Star Midsummer House, Daniel Clifford. This week: Cookbooks, The Great British Men: Paul vs Daniel in 2012, where they met. As per - TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Get your free signed menu & win a meal at Salt and sit in on Season 3! INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Oct 17, 201959 min

Season 2 is coming....

Season 2 is coming, come say hi on INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 20196 min

Series 1, Ep 8 - Aaron Mulliss

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by former Head Chef at 2 Michelin Star restaurant The Hand & Flowers, Aaron Mulliss. This week: Modern cooking techniques and how The Hand and Flowers use them in the World’s first 2 star pub. Plus, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Get your free signed menu: PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20191 hr 6 min

Series 1, Ep 7 - Tim Allen

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Tim Allen of the Flitch of Bacon in Essex. This week: The trials & tribulations of sourcing the best produce, ingredients that Paul & Tim dislike along with TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & some home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20191 hr 17 min

Series 1, Ep 6 - Paul Welburn

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Paul Welburn of the Oxford Kitchen. This week: Both Paul Foster and Welburn talk of getting their Michelin Stars on the same day, chefs lifestyles and the unusual hours, staff dinners, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 20191 hr 12 min

Series 1, Ep 5 - Pete Sanchez

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Pete Sanchez, from Casamia in Bristol. This week: Pete & Paul travel to Finland and eat “the best meal they’ve ever had.” Food vs art, the boundaries of food. Trials & tribulations of setting up your own restaurant, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. SUPPORT US ON PATREON - www.patreon.com/thenightcap INSTA - @thenightcap_pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 20191 hr 10 min

Series 1, Ep 4 - Simon Hulstone

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Simon Hulstone from The Elephant in Torquay. This week: Romance vs reality of “growing your own.” Does kitchen banter go too far? Shouting in the kitchen, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 201959 min

Series 1, Ep 3 - Frances Atkins

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Frances Atkins of The Yorke Arms near Harrogate. This week: The Great British Menu TV experience, male & female perspectives of the industry, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 20191 hr

Series 1, Ep 2 - Brad Carter

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star chef Brad Carter from Carters of Moseley in Birmingham. This week: Getting your first Michelin Star, cooking for people with allergies, portion sizes, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & staff dinners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 20191 hr 6 min

Series 1, Ep 1 - Calum Franklin

Calum Franklin. Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Calum, who became insta-famous by reimagining old pie recipes and posting them online. He resides at the Holborn Dining Room in London. This week: What does it take to get a Michelin Star? Is TripAdvisor good for the industry? Plus, TripAdvisor reviews, Boiling Point & Take That. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 20191 hr 3 min
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