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The Nightcap

Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

  1. 221

    Top 5 cold puddings

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The boys are on holiday, so a special Top 5 edition: Cold puddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 220

    Paul’s lost phone & climate change’s impact on hospitality and farming

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s lost phone, climate change’s impact on hospitality and farming, Race Across the World, Paul’s upcoming Netherlands trip and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 219

    Coventry City get promoted, Pete Sanchez heads up Gwen & Mcdonalds paid work placements

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Coventry City get promoted, Pete Sanchez heads up Gwen, Mcdonalds paid work placements, Danny Young’s Dishpatch box, QVC, male role models and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 218

    Dartmouth, Ashley Palmer-Watts on Food Unfiltered, & Football in pubs

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. Dartmouth, Ashley Palmer-Watts on Food Unfiltered, George the Butcher, Football in pubs, The Grand National, Seagull toastie tax and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 217

    Paul’s sliding doors moment, Roe, Cornus & career advice

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s sliding doors moment, Roe, Cornus, Pubs, career advice, becoming a first time head chef, backflips and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 216

    Paul’s Holland trip, generation’s attitude to food & insane Devonshire stats

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s Holland trip, generation’s attitude to food, Esme’s samosa update, insane Devonshire stats, Trillium cake and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 215

    Esme’s school samosas, Noma scandal & listener questions

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Esme’s school samosas, Daise by Tony Parkin, Mother’s Day meals, Noma scandal, pork pies, childhood smells, listener questions and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 214

    Sat Bains' Caviar take, Paul on QVC & truffles

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Sat Bains' Caviar take, Paul on QVC, truffles, unsung heroes of cooking shows, Cheltenham Festival and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 213

    Prept Food Fight review; Paul’s bout with Niall Keating

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Prept Food Fight review, Paul’s bout with Niall Keating, Si’s lost phone, Breakfast at Pavyllon and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 212

    Being Gordon Ramsey on Netflix & The Food Fight Preview

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Being Gordon Ramsey on Netflix, Food Fight Preview, stumbling upon greatness and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 211

    The Michelin Awards UK & Ireland 2026

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: The Michelin Awards UK & Ireland 2026. New 1 stars and 2 new 2 stars - Paul and Si review this years winners, plus - Paul’s Grassfed closure, boxing training update and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 210

    Top 5 Hardest Jobs in the Kitchen

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: The boys are off, so a bitesized edition of the pod, all about the Top 5 Hardest Jobs in the Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 209

    UK & Ireland Michelin Predictions 2026

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: UK & Ireland Michelin Predictions 2026, Pete Sanchez food tour around Bristol, Top 50 Gastro Pubs, rustic vs fine dining and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 208

    Pubs & Music Venues given Business Rates discount

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Pubs & Music Venues given Business Rates discount, Ricki Weston and Whatley Manor on Food Unfiltered, training nutrition, wine cellars, country house hotels  and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 207

    Le Manoir appoints Arnaud Donckele & Paul’s Top 5 boxing entrance music selections

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons appoints Arnaud Donckele, Daise in The Wirral, Paul’s Top 5 boxing entrance music selections, mash potatoes, soggy pork and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 206

    Food Fight Boxing Charity Event - Media Day

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Food Fight Boxing Charity Event - Media Day. Si has Paul round for dinner, oven temps, Aktar’s new place, white cabbage, tarte tatin’s and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. 205

    Paul boxing Niall Keating, Venison & Leftovers

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Venison & Tiramisu’s, Leftovers, Michael O’Hare’s new restaurant, news of Daise by Tony Parkin, Awful Netflix movies, Paul boxing Niall Keating and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. 204

    Trillium, Comedy & Christmas Dinner banishments

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Trillium, Comedy nights out, Christmas Dinner banishments, festive films, childhood presents and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 203

    Beef Wellington, Calum Franklin & Part 2 of the Top 5 mistakes people make on Christmas Day

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Beef Wellington, Calum Franklin on Food Unfiltered, gravy thickness, chopping techniques and Part 2 of the Top 5 mistakes people make on Christmas Day. Plus, chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 202

    Padstow Christmas Fayre, The Mariners & the Food Unfiltered 12 Days of Xmas

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Padstow Christmas Fayre, The Mariners, Food Unfiltered 12 Days of Xmas, Part 1 of the Top 5 mistakes people make on Christmas Day and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. 201

    Lunch at Ibai, Tom Barnes’ Tiramisu & Tik Tok meet ups

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Lunch at Ibai, Tom Barnes’ Tiramisu, sauce making, drinking NOT for special occasions, Tik Tok meet up and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 200

    Lunch at The Elephant, Dinner at The Woodsman & a Cotswolds Distillery Tour

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Lunch at The Elephant, Dinner at The Woodsman, filming in Devon, Sat’s seabass dish, Cotswolds Distillery Tour, At home with The Roux Brothers and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 199

    Tom Barnes on Food Unfiltered, Skof & Xmas decs

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Tom Barnes on Food Unfiltered. Skof, old fashioned with a twist, British Culinary Federation judging, Christmas decorations and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 198

    The weirdest meal of Paul’s life, Bologna & Judy Joo on Food Unfiltered

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: The weirdest meal of Paul’s life, Bologna, Judy Joo on Food Unfiltered and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 197

    Sat Bains’ Food Unfiltered Episode review!

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Sat Bains’ Food Unfiltered Episode review! Cooking “live,” bees, tobacco, Japanese influence, the importance of self awareness and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 196

    La Trompette, Paul on QVC, & Knife’s Edge - Chasing Michelin Stars

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: La Trompette, Paul on QVC, Aktar Islam’s Biryani, Knife’s Edge - Chasing Michelin Stars, Paul Welburn’s new book, sugar content in puddings and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 195

    Grace & Savour & Paul’s trip to Glasgow

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Grace & Savour, walled gardens, sieve cleaning, acidulating water, Paul’s trip to Glasgow and chewing the industry fat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 194

    Le Manoir refurb, Pies & Hellmann’s ketchup

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Le Manoir refurb, Pies, pastry, Hellmann’s ketchup, Quince and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 193

    Our first video podcast & Paul judges at the National Chef of the Year 2026

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: First video podcast catch up! Paul judges at the National Chef of the Year 2026. The winner - Danny Young, Ketchup, Coworth park on Food Unfiltered, pastry lamination, all you can eat buffets and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 192

    Food Unfiltered at Ynyshir with Gareth Ward, Knorr & “loaded” cookies

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Food Unfiltered at Ynyshir, Gareth Ward, quince, Knorr, reverse searing, “loaded” cookies and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 191

    Paul & Ben Foster at Meatopia, Cuubo & Gordon Ramsey’s Burger King Burger

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Paul and Ben Foster at Meatopia, lunch at Cuubo, Gordon Ramsey’s Burger King Burger, Hellmann’s Pro, seasoning, serving temperatures and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 190

    Amsterdam, No Taste Like Home & Hot Sauce

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Amsterdam with Qook!, No Taste Like Home on Disney +, Hot Sauce and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. 189

    Food Unfiltered, Brussels & lobster rolls

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Food Unfiltered - Paul’s new YouTube Channel, Brussels, waffles, Belgian beer, lobster rolls, Meatopia, 670 grams, AI menus and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 188

    The Nightcap Podcast at Elystan Street with the legendary Phil Howard

    On this episode of The Nightcap Podcast, hosts Paul Foster and Simon Alexander sit down at Elystan Street with the legendary Phil Howard. Chef Patron, co-owner of Kitchen W8, and one of the UK’s most respected Michelin-starred chefs. From his early days as a biochemistry student to leading The Square for 25 years, Phil shares lessons from the kitchen, his philosophy at Elystan Street, and the realities of life at the pass in 2025. Also, as per - Boiling Point, book recommendations, top fives and how to elevate home comfort foods into fine dining environments. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 187

    The Nightcap Podcast at Kanishka with Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar

    On this episode of The Nightcap Podcast, Simon Alexander and Paul Foster sit down at Kanishka in Mayfair with Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar - a pioneer of modern Indian cuisine. Over a few drinks, Atul shares how food became central to his life, what it meant to be the first Indian chef awarded a Michelin star, and his vision for showcasing the unique flavours of Northeast India. From balancing authenticity with innovation, to navigating sustainability in fine dining, to surviving the true “boiling points” of the kitchen. Candid stories, culinary insight, and Atul’s top tips for cooking with spices. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 186

    The Nightcap Podcast at Myrtos with chef Asimakis Chaniotis

    In this episode of The Nightcap Podcast, hosts Simon Alexander and Paul Foster pull up a chair at Myrtos, the new Mayfair hotspot redefining Greek fine dining, to chat with Michelin-starred chef Asimakis Chaniotis. From his early days in Athens to becoming the youngest Greek chef to win a Michelin star in London, Asimakis shares the personal story behind opening Myrtos, his mission to challenge Greek food stereotypes, and how tradition meets innovation in his cooking. Also, as per - Boiling Point, book recommendations, top fives and a dive into the future of global dining trends including diner designed menus. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 185

    The Lygon Arms, milk frothers & best wing sauces

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: The Lygon Arms, milk frothers, topping and dressing stations, best wing sauces, avocado preserving and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 184

    Wing Fest & No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski & Florence Pugh

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Wing Fest, Tucci in Italy, No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski and Florence Pugh, calories on menus and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. 183

    Interlude, feedback forms & Paul’s Chef’s Table dream guests

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Interlude, feedback forms, Paul’s Chef’s Table dream guests and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 182

    Jose Andres Chef’s Table Netflix Episode

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Jose Andres Chef’s Table Netflix Episode, luminous broccoli puree, guests cooking in kitchens and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. 181

    Paul cooks at HAW-Yee in Liverpool with the Have a Word podcast

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Paul cooks at HAW-Yee in Liverpool with the Have a Word podcast, diner designed food, Paul’s books, ice cream and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 180

    Coworth Park, M&S sandwiches & Alice Waters Chef’s Table episode

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Coworth Park, Wimbledon M&S sandwiches, Alice Waters Chef’s Table episode, charcoal cooking, chef tests and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. 179

    BBQ’s in Battersea, ovens & menu ick’s

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: BBQ’s in Battersea, ovens, 99ers, marinades, menu ick’s, scallops and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 178

    Dishes Paul’s most proud of, Pizzas & Stews

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Hot weather, stew cooking, more cowboy stories, pizzas, dishes Paul’s most proud of and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. 177

    Clarkson’s Farm, salty beers & wood fire cooking

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Salty beer, Clarkson’s Farm, Unilever food judging, new ovens, wood fire cooking, consultancy and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. 176

    Cookies, Eating at Sow & BBQ’s

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Cookies, Eating at Sow, BBQ’s, Fajitas, Aktar at The Catey’s and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 175

    The Royal Oak at Whatcote, Lily & The Woodsman,

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Royal Oak at Whatcote, Lily, The Woodsman, The World Food Photography Awards, basic bitch dishes, changing your menus and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. 174

    Reaction to Salt closing, Paul’s trip to Ireland & naughty customers

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The reaction to Salt closing, Paul’s trip to Ireland, Cows, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars on Apple TV+, the theatre of restaurants, naughty customers and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 173

    Salt - End of an Era

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul talks through the closing of Salt Restaurant. Thomas Keller’s Chef’s Table Netflix episode review, nepo-chefs, basic food and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 172

    Jamie Oliver’s Chefs Table Netflix episode review

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Jamie Oliver’s Chefs Table Netflix episode review, Dishes Paul’s not yet tried, Wotsits, Ovens, Lamb  and chewing the industry fat. We are delighted to be in partnership with Unilever Food Solutions. You can download and read through their comprehensive Future Menus report here, just go to ufs.com/NightcapFutureMenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

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Shakespeare Creative

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Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

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