Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu.
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Episodes (346)
Mawaan Rizwan
Mawaan Rizwan – ‘Taskmaster’ runner-runner-up and Bafta-winning star and creator of BBC Three’s ‘Juice’ – is this week’s diner, and he has an easy-to-follow recipe for English food. Trigger warning:...
Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy)
The Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week. Something for the weekend.The Divine Comedy’s new album ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ is released on Fri 19 Sep....
Marian Keyes
Internationally bestselling Irish author Marian Keyes – co-host of Radio 4’s ‘Now You’re Asking’ – is this week’s dream diner. And she’s got some supportive words for Ed and James.Trigger warning:...
Will Sharpe
Bafta-award winning actor and writer Will Sharpe – star of ‘The White Lotus’, ‘A Real Pain’ and Lena Dunham’s new show ‘Too Much’ – is our guest diner this week. But Ed’s annoyed Will didn’t give him...
Jonny Pelham
Superb stand-up and ‘Live at the Apollo’ star Jonny Pelham is this week’s guest diner. And, of course, we ask him about his gang-member past… Jonny Pelham is currently performing at the Edinburgh...
Stevie Martin
‘Taskmaster’ alumnus, Nobody Panic podcaster and multimedia stand-up Stevie Martin has a reservation this week. But can she pick a side dish? Stevie Martin is on tour with her show ‘Clout’. For dates...
Sharon Wanjohi
Fast-rising stand-up Sharon Wanjohi joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But, uh oh, she’s scraped her knee! Sharon Wanjohi is at the Edinburgh Fringe until the 24th August with her debut show...
Ben Schwartz
Actor-comedian – star of ‘Parks and Rec’, ‘The Afterparty’ and voice of Sonic the Hedgehog – Ben Schwartz has a table booked this week. Plus we have a few guest callers.Ben Schwartz soon stars in...
Ep 300: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie AJ Odudu)
We’re 300! What a way to start the new series than with a special milestone episode where, once again, the (dining) tables are turned and Ed and James are the guests in the dream restaurant. Have...
Series 14 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 16th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 299: Katherine Parkinson (Live in London)
It’s our final b-b-b-b-bonus live episode from the London Palladium, with special guest Katherine Parkinson – star of ‘Rivals’, ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Inside No 9’.Want to experience Off Menu: Live for...
Ep 298: James Norton (in partnership with Dexcom)
In a special bonus episode in partnership with Dexcom, we welcome BAFTA-nominated actor, ‘Happy Valley’ star and Dexcom ambassador James Norton to the Dream Restaurant. And, no, he didn’t get type 1...
Ep 297: Joanne McNally
In our last episode of the series, stand-up, podcaster, Taskmaster star and self-proclaimed Pinotphile – Joanne McNally – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Please listen responsibly. We’ll be back...
Ep 296: Self Esteem (Live in London)
It’s b-b-b-b-bonus time, with a live episode from our London Palladium run, with very special guest, pop royalty Self Esteem – aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor. (Plus a cameo appearance from Corbarian, Kelly.)...
Ep 295: George Egg
Comedian, chef and the Snack Hacker himself, George Egg, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And James has an announcement. George Egg’s book, ‘The Snack Hacker: Rule-Breaking Recipes for...
Ep 294: Carey Mulligan
Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan – star of Tim Key and Tom Basden’s ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ – is this week’s dream guest. But can James name those nominated roles? Carey Mulligan stars in...
Ep 293: Stacey Dooley
Presenter, author and actor Stacey Dooley has a booking this week, and she’s expecting fuss, fuss, fuss. Stacey Dooley’s new book ‘Dear Minnie’ published by BBC Books. Buy it here. Stacey is also...
Ep 292: Dermot O'Leary
World’s Greatest Hugger, Dermot O'Leary, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week and reveals Nicole Scherzinger’s after-dinner tipple.Dermot O'Leary hosts ‘Silence is Golden’ which starts Monday...
Ep 291: Julian Clary (Live in London)
We’re back with another b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our West End run in March this year. And our special guest is Palladium royalty and ‘Taskmaster’ star Julian Clary. Julian Clary is on tour now with...
Ep 290: Daisy Ridley
The force is strong with this week’s guest, as ‘Star Wars’ actor and star of James’s favourite film ‘Cleaner’ Daisy Ridley joins us in the Dream Restaurant.(And that restaurant in Liverpool Daisy...
Ep 289: Jeff Goldblum
Global treasure and Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But the food will need to be served quickly… Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra’s new album...
Ep 288: Bridget Christie (Tasting Menu)
In our second Tasting Menu episode, ‘Taskmaster’ star and writer/star of ‘The Change’, Bridget Christie, returns for a surprise set of dream dishes. But she’s got bigger problems to deal with… All...
Ep 287: Santiago Lastra
Mexican-born Michelin-starred chef Santiago Lastra – whose restaurants include KOL and Fonda – orders his dream meal this week. Now, where did we put the sea buckthorn juice? Santiago Lastra’s new...
Ep 286: Rhod Gilbert (Live in London)
It’s our first b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our live residency at the London Palladium. And first up in the Dream Restaurant is superb stand-up and James’s ‘Taskmaster’ pal Rhod Gilbert. Rhod Gilbert is...
Ep 285: Sally Phillips
‘Smack the Pony’, ‘I’m Alan Partridge’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Sally Phillips is this week’s diner, and she’s going foraging. Sally Phillips stars in ‘Austin’ which is on BBC One at 9.30pm from Friday...
Ep 284: Meera Sodha
Superb chef, food writer and author (including one of Off Menu’s favourite cookbooks, ‘East’) Meera Sodha joins us for a Dream Restaurant booking this week. If anyone says ‘ship’ they have to put 50p...
Ep 283: Antoni Porowski
‘Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski joins us at the Dream Restaurant this week. We hope there’s enough room on the table… ‘No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski’ is available now on National Geographic...
Ep 282: Ellie Taylor
Ellie Taylor – ‘Ted Lasso’ star, ‘Strictly’ contestant and superb stand-up – has a booking this week. Shout out to Theresa’s broccoli pasta. Ellie Taylor is on tour with ‘Palavering!’. For dates and...
Ep 281: David Tennant
David Tennant Does a Podcast With… Ed and James! The ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Rivals’ star has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant this week, and James starts thinking about a career change.‘David Tennant...
Ep 280: Robert De Niro
We can’t quite believe this either. Acting royalty Robert De Niro visits the Dream Restaurant this week. Or, more accurately, the Dream Restaurant visits him.Trigger warning: this episode contains...
Ep 279: Stephen Graham
Finally, one of our most requested guests – multi-Bafta-nominated actor Stephen Graham – visits the Dream Restaurant. Will James put his money where his mouth is? Will he avenge Romesh? Let’s get...
Ep 278: John Kearns (Tasting Menu)
In an Off Menu first, we invite a previous guest back to the Dream Restaurant. But they’re not choosing their meal – they’re being served another guest’s choices. This is the first Tasting Menu...
Ep 277: Mo Gilligan
Who’s that behind the mask? It’s Mo Gilligan! ‘The Lateish Show’ host and superstar stand-up joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week.Mo Gilligan is on tour with his world tour ‘In The Moment’. For...
Ep 276: Emily Campbell
Team GB’s Emily Campbell – double Olympic medalist and four-time European weightlifting champion – has a table booked this week.Emily Campbell co-hosts the Unofficial Gladiators podcast ‘Contender...
Ep 275: Harris Dickinson
The Dream Restaurant has opened its doors for series 13, and our first guest of 2025 is Bafta-nominated actor and star of ‘Babygirl’ and ‘Triangle of Sadness’, Harris Dickinson.Harris Dickinson stars...
Series 13 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
The Dream Restaurant opens for bookings on Wednesday 22nd January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best of 2024: Live
We couldn’t forget we released a whole live tour’s worth of episodes this year, could we? Here are our favourite clips for first time taking our meals on wheels. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by...
Best of 2024: Part 2
It’s the second half of our favourite clips of the year. If Cannibalism needs to be a trigger warning, then consider yourself warned. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James...
Best of 2024: Part 1
Another year at the Dream Restaurant comes to an end. Here’s part one of the most delicious clips from 2024. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Recorded and edited by...
Ep 274: Andy Zaltzman (Christmas Special)
Joining us for a Christmas Special second helping is ‘Taskmaster’ champion and ‘The Bugle’ podcast, Andy Zaltzman.Andy Zaltzman is on tour now with ‘The Zaltgeist’, running until 9th May 2025 at...
Ep 273: Rose Matafeo (Christmas Special)
Merry festivities! We’re back with our first Christmas special, and our very special guest diner is NZ comedian and ‘Junior Taskmaster’ host, Rose Matafeo.Rose’s new special ‘On And On And On’ is on...
Ep 272: Derren Brown
Who could’ve predicted that, for the final episode of the series, we’d have Derren Brown in the Dream Restaurant? Oh… Derren Brown is on tour in 2025 with his new show ‘Only Human’. Get tickets at...
Ep 271: Olga Koch
Russian-British stand-up, podcaster and Writer’s Guild Award winner Olga Koch has a table booked this week. Let’s hope she doesn’t eat too many sweets.Olga’s bringing her new show ‘Olga Koch Comes...
Ep 270: Sebastian Stan
The MCU’s Winter Solider – and star of ‘A Different Man” and ‘The Apprentice’ – Sebastian Stan is this week’s dream diner. But we better watch out, he might prank us.Trigger warning: this episode...
Ep 269: Robert Popper
Comedy royalty Robert Popper – ‘Friday Night Dinner’ creator and author of ‘The Timewaster Letters’ – dines with us this week. And he’s brought a list. P.S. Can't remember if there’s any mention of...
Ep 268: Jessica Hynes
We welcome Bafta-winning actor and writer and ‘Spaced’ star Jessica Hynes to the Dream Restaurant this week, and she welcomes us to her restaurant. P.S. Once again, this is a disclaimer to say that...
Ep 267: Danny Dyer
Royal descendent Danny Dyer has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week, in what must be the sweariest Off Menu yet.Disclaimer: once again, we will not be sending anyone a signed chopping...
Ep 266: Ella Purnell
‘Fallout’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ star Ella Purnell plays the Off Menu game this week. It’s always the quiet ones… Ella Purnell stars in Sky Original ‘Sweetpea’ which is available on Sky and the streaming...
Ep 265: Rick Astley
Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen. Rick Astley’s autobiography ‘Never’ is out on 10th October, published by Pan...
Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer
Rukmini Iyer – author of the best-selling ‘Roasting Tin’ cookbooks – is this week’s dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I do with the heads?' Rukmini Iyer’s new book ‘The Green...
Ep 263: Josh Widdicombe
After nearly 6 years of Off Menu, we finally welcome friend, stand-up and podcast royalty Josh Widdicombe to the Dream Restaurant. And he‘s got a bone to pick about a previous episode… Trigger...
Ep 262: Joe Locke
‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke has a booking this week. We didn’t actually have any tables available, but then Lisa Fox got in touch and we found room.P.S. Under no circumstances is anyone being sent a...
Ep 261: Natalie Cassidy
‘EastEnders’ (and ‘Springleaf: The Audio Sitcom’) star Natalie Cassidy is this week’s dream diner. And maybe James is getting a part in the soap opera? Natalie podcast ‘Life with Nat’ is out now,...
Ep 260: Rachel Stevens
There ain’t no party like an Off Menu party. S Club’s Rachel Stevens joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week, and we finally find out what the S stands for.Rachel Stevens is working with Activia to...
Ep 259: Will Ospreay
AEW wrestler Will Ospreay is this week’s dining guest, and he’s impressed by Ed (and James’s) wrestling experience. But can he help with James’s kitchen? AEW All In is at Wembley Stadium on Sunday...
Ep 258: Phil Dunster
Ted Lasso’s Jamie Tartt (doo-doo-da-doo-da-doo), Phil Dunster, introduces some new vocabulary to the Dream Restaurant this week. And don’t forget, tune in to Comic Relief. Phil Dunster stars in...
Ep 257: Amy Annette
Superb stand-up, writer and podcaster Amy Annette – who, already, is frequently mentioned on Off Menu – is this week’s guest. Remember: always order an extra egg in a ramen. Amy Annette’s debut solo...
Ep 256: Hammed Animashaun
‘Black Ops’ star and BAFTA-nominated actor Hammed Animashaun has a booking this week. But will Colonel Sanders and Mr Kipling be dining with him? Hammed Animashaun is currently starring in ‘Kiss Me...
Ep 255: Saoirse-Monica Jackson
‘Derry Girls’ and ‘The Decameron’ star Saoirse-Monica Jackson joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we’re all getting Nike ticks shaved on our heads. Saoirse-Monica Jackson stars in ‘The...
Ep 254: Michelle de Swarte
Model-turned-stand-up comic Michelle de Swarte is this week’s guest diner. And Ed and James are amazed to find out she doesn’t know a childhood song.Trigger warning: this episode has chat about...
Ep 253: Sophie Willan
The Dream Restaurant is taking bookings for its 12th series, and our first diner is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ star Sophie Willan. Woo! Watch series one of ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ on BBC...
Series 12 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Bookings for the Dream Restaurant’s 12th season start on Wed 10th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 252: Jason Mantzoukas
‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Jason Mantzoukas finishes up series 11. And half of his meal is lurking in the shadows… Listen to Jason’s podcast ‘How Did This Get...
Ep 251: Helen Skelton
TV presenter, author and Strictly contestant Helen Skelton takes on her next challenge: ordering her Off Menu menu in the Dream Restaurant. Helen Skelton’s book ‘In My Stride’ is out now published by...
Ep 250: Patti Harrison
US stand-up and ‘I Think You Should Leave’ star Patti Harrison is this week’s dream dinner guest. She arrived so early her table wasn’t ready yet. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk of eating...
Ep 249: Rhys Nicholson
‘Drag Race Down Under’ judge and ‘Taskmaster Australia’ star Rhys Nicholson is our guest diner this week. And they’ve brought along their pal Jeff Tartare. Rhys brings their new show ‘Huge Big Party...
Ep 248: Huge Davies
Comedian and podcaster Huge Davies brings disturbing news. Another great episode of Off Menu with Ed Gamble and The Boy. Listen to Huge Davies’s podcast ‘Slime Country’ with Ed Night and Sunil Patel...
Ep 247: Ardal O’Hanlon (Live in Dublin)
It’s the final b-b-b-b-bonus episode from the live tour and what better way to end than with Irish comedy god and ‘Father Ted’ star Ardal O’Hanlon. Oh, and eating a creamy dessert. Follow Ardal on...
Ep 246: Karan Gokani
Co-founder of Hoppers restaurants Karan Gokani has a table booked this week, and he’s bringing along Edward Stephenson Jamison Gamble as his dining companion.‘Hoppers: The Cookbook’ is out...
Ep 245: Tommy Tiernan (Live in Dublin)
Irish comedy icon Tommy Tiernan joins us for night one in Dublin. And, no, this episode hasn’t been edited much. Tommy Tiernan is on tour now with ‘Tommedian’. For dates and tickets go to...
Ep 244: Sara Barron
Superb stand-up and podcaster Sara Barron has a reservation this week. And did you know her brother is a babe? Listen to Sara’s podcast ‘They Like to Watch’ wherever you listen to podcasts. Sara...
Ep 243: Joe Wilkinson (Live in Brighton)
Despite wanting to go home, Joe Wilkinson showed up for his table at the Dream Restaurant, live in Brighton. Listen to Joe’s podcast Chatabix with David Earl wherever you listen to podcasts and follow...
Ep 242: Carrie Brownstein
‘Portlandia’ star and half of Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we now have some ideas to pitch to Dragon’s Den…Sleater-Kinney’s new album ‘Little...
Ep 241: Mike Wozniak (Live in London)
It’s night two of our two-night London Palladium residency and moustachioed maestro Mike Wozniak joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Listen to Mike’s podcast ‘Three Bean Salad’ wherever you listen to...
Ep 240: Killer Mike
Grammy Award-winning rapper (and half of Run The Jewels) Killer Mike joins us in the Dream Restaurant. And he’s impressed with Ed’s fishing skills. Killer Mike’s Grammy-winning album ‘Michael’ is out...
Ep 239: Jessica Knappett (Live in London)
Our two-night residency at the London Palladium begins with James’s Taskmaster cohort, Jessica Knappett! Follow Jess on Instagram and Twitter @jessicaknappett Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for...
Ep 238: Katy Wix
Ghosts star (and Ed’s Taskmaster rival) Katy Wix is this week’s guest in the rest(aurant). Did the genie sneak any worms in her food?Trigger warning: this episode includes chat about dieting. Katy...
Ep 237: Lucy Beaumont (Live in Manchester)
Taskmaster’s Lucy Beaumont joins us for night two of our Manchester residency. And a horse nearly made her late… Lucy Beaumont’s on tour now with ‘The Trouble and Strife!’ For dates and tickets go to...
Ep 236: Finn Wolfhard
Want to be a member of the Blue Crew? Stranger Things have happened… James’s Ghostbusters co-star Finn Wolfhard is this week’s guest diner. Finn Wolfhard stars in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ in...
Ep 235: Amelia Dimoldenberg (Live in Manchester)
The pop-up Dream Restaurant opens in Manchester, with someone who‘s no stranger to fine dining: Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg. Watch Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date on YouTube and...
Ep 234: Johannes Radebe
It’s time for another fab-u-lous episode, and this week’s dream diner is everyone’s favourite ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Johannes Radebe. Johannes is on tour with his new show ‘House of...
Ep 233: Frankie Boyle (Live in Glasgow)
Night two of our Glasgow residency, and Frankie Boyle is at it. Frankie Boyle is on tour with ‘Lap of Shame’. For dates and tickets go to frankieboyle.com Listen to Frankie’s podcast ‘Here Comes the...
Ep 232: Stuart Laws
There are some strange goings on in Dream Restaurantville this week, and acclaimed stand-up and director Stuart Laws is here to solve the case. Stuart Laws is on tour now with ‘Stuart Laws? Is That...
Ep 231: Iain Stirling (Live in Glasgow)
Our Scottish residency begins with superb stand-up and The Voice of Love Island Iain Stirling, live in Glasgow. Sorry about all the bleeps. Iain Stirling is on tour with ‘Relevant’. For dates and...
Ep 230: Nisha Katona
‘Great British Menu’ judge and Mowgli Street Food restaurateur Nisha Katona has a table booked this week. And it’s a dog-friendly Dream Restaurant.Nisha Katona’s new book ‘Bold: Big Flavour Twists to...
Ep 229: Sam Campbell (Live in Nottingham)
The Dream Restaurant comes to you live from Nottingham this week, with special guest, Taskmaster’s Sam Campbell. And he’s brought his own fork… Sam Campbell is on tour with ‘Wobservations’. For dates...
Ep 228: Ray Winstone
British acting royalty Ray Winstone is this week’s guest. And he’s brought his own olive oil. Ray Winstone stars in ‘Damsel’ which releases on Netflix from 8th March. Watch it here. Ray Winstone also...
Ep 227: John Robins (Live in Bristol)
Our Bristol residency concludes with Radio 5 Live DJ and vibe-magnet John Robins. But James has a train to catch…Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about alcohol addiction and calories....
Ep 226: Noel Fielding
The Mighty Boosh and Bake Off star Noel Fielding is this week’s guest diner. Will he be serving up some violent quiche? Noel Fielding stars in ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ which...
Ep 225: Susan Wokoma (Live in Bristol)
We begin our Bristol residency with Taskmaster star and award-winning actor Susan Wokoma.Follow Susan on Instagram @susiewoosie12Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at...
Ep 224: CMAT
It’s Another Day in the Dream Restaurant, and this week’s diner is Choice Music Prize winning musician and Brit Awards nominee CMAT.Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about diet culture....
Ep 223: Mathew Baynton (Live in London)
Our Royal Albert Hall residency continues (and finishes) with night two, featuring special guest Mathew Baynton.Mathew Baynton is currently starring in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of A...
Ep 222: Nabil Abdulrashid
Superb stand-up and ‘Britain's Got Talent’ star Nabil Abdulrashid is this week’s dream diner. Nabil Abdulrashid is on tour now with ‘The Purple Pill’. For dates and tickets visit...
Ep 221: Elis James (Live in London)
It’s time for another bonus live episode, this one from night one of our two-night residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall with Elis James.Listen to Elis James and John Robins on Radio 5 Live or...
Ep 220: Peter Capaldi
Doctor Who and The Thick of It star Peter Capaldi is welcomed to the Dream Restaurant this week. But does he know the way to the American Church? Peter Capaldi stars in 'Criminal Record' which is out...
Ep 219: Jamelia (Live in Birmingham)
It’s our first episode from the Off Menu live tour! Kicking off our run of bonus live episode is Birmingham Superstar Jamelia. Follow Jamelia on Twitter @jamelia and Instagram @officialjameliaRecorded...
Ep 218: Jada Pinkett Smith
The Dream Restaurant reopens for business for its 11th season, and our first diner of the new series is actor, author and talk-show host Jada Pinkett Smith.Jada Pinkett Smith’s book ‘Worthy’ is out...
Series 11 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Make your reservation at the Dream Restaurant from Wed 24 Jan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best of 2023: Part 2
Happy Part 2 of our Best of the Year episodes.See you in the new year for Series 11 of Off Menu. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy...
Best of 2023: Part 1
What a delicious year it’s been at the Dream Restaurant. Here’s part one of our favourite clips from 2023. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and...
Ep 217: Ross Noble (Christmas Special)
To round off our festive specials, comedy hero Ross Noble is let loose in the Dream Restaurant.Ross Noble is on tour in early 2024 with ‘Jibber Jabber Jamboree’. For dates and tickets visit...
Ep 216: Dawn French (Christmas Special)
Yuletide greetings to all! We’re back in national tredge territory for our first Christmas special of the year, as we welcome Dawn French to the Dream Restaurant.Dawn French’s new book ‘The Twat...
Ep 215: Paul Rudd
It’s the last episode of series 10, and our true crime podcast finally gets resolved: does Paul Rudd like sauces? Trigger warning: this episode includes talk about dieting. Paul Rudd (and James) star...
Ep 214: Steve-O
This episode is not for the faint-hearted. Professional Jackass Steve-O shows us his new tat, introduces us to his new dog, and threatens to destroy our buttholes in this week’s episode.Trigger...
Ep 213: Harriet Kemsley
Superb stand-up Harriet Kemsley – as seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Hypothetical’ – has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant / cat cafe this week. Harriet Kemsley’s new special ‘Woman Child’ is...
Ep 212: Garth Marenghi
Dreamweaver, doomsage and Sunday Times best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi joins us in the Nightmare Restaurant this week. Listen to this episode now, before it’s too late… Garth Marenghi’s new...
Ep 211: Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. No need for us to write anything else, really. The new Alan Partridge book ‘Big Beacon’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by...
Ep 210: Paapa Essiedu
Emmy and Bafta-award nominated actor Paapa Essiedu joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Hope he doesn’t eat too much, or it may destroy him. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about...
Ep 209: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
All the important scientific questions get asked this week, as space scientist and ‘The Sky at Night’ presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Does she think that Dark...
Ep 208: Izuka Hoyle
‘Boiling Point’ and ‘Big Boys’ star Izuka Hoyle has put a LOT of thought into her Dream Restaurant. And James has got a message for Stephen Graham…‘Boiling Point’ the TV series is on BBC One, 9pm on...
Ep 207: Nick Frost
Want anything from the shop? Nick Frost – star of ‘Shaun of the Dead’, ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Spaced’ – joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And a bromance begins…Nick Frost’s new book ‘A Slice of...
Ep 206: AJ Odudu
Ever missed a flight? AJ Odudu has. The TV presenter, Strictly star and new host of Big Brother is this week’s dream diner.‘Big Brother’ is back this October on ITV2 and ITVX.Follow AJ on Twitter and...
Ep 205: Jordan Gray
National Comedy Award-winning stand-up and musician Jordan Gray joins us this week. And you’ll never look at a Percy Pig in the same way again… Jordan Gray is on tour now with her Edinburgh Comedy...
Ep 204: Carol Vorderman
I'll have a side dish please, Carol. We're back in National Treash territory as ‘Countdown’s Carol Vorderman orders her dream meal.‘Carol Vorderman’s Perfect 10 Quiz Book’ is published on 14th...
Ep 203: Paul Foot
Alternative comedy hero Paul Foot discovers the Fifth Flavour in the Dream Restaurant this week. Not everyone will want to try it.Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about vomiting from...
Ep 202: Jimi Famurewa
Author, food critic and Masterchef star Jimi Famurewa is judging the Dream Restaurant this week. Fingers crossed for a good review.Jimi Famurewa’s book ‘Settlers: Journeys Through the Food, Faith and...
Ep 201: Angela Barnes
Mock the Week and Radio 4 star Angela Barnes is our next booking in the Dream Restaurant. And she likes to be able to hear her drinks. Angela Barnes is on tour with ‘Hot Mess’. For dates and tickets...
Ep 200: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Rylan Clark)
As we round off another hundo, it’s time to flip the table once again and make Ed and James the guest diners in the dream restaurant. Have their choices changed over the last 100 episodes? And will...
Ep 199: Celya AB
French-Algerian stand-up (and former cat-sitter to James) Celya AB has a table booked this week. Bon appétit!Celya AB’s new solo show ‘Second Rodeo’ is at the Edinburgh Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard,...
Ep 198: Graham Coxon
Give this guest coffee and TV. Blur guitarist Graham Coxon chooses his dream dishes this week.Blur’s new album ‘The Ballad of Darren’ is out now. Listen and buy it now.Graham’s band The Waeve’s album...
Ep 197: Jenny Eclair
Why would anyone do that? Good question, Jenny Eclair. The Taskmaster star and legendary stand-up is this week’s diner in the Dream Restaurant.Trigger warning: this episode contains chat about eating...
Ep 196: Toheeb Jimoh
Riceo, Riceo, wherefore art thou Riceo? Kicking off series 10 is ‘Ted Lasso’ star Toheeb Jimoh. Toheeb’s currently starring in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Almeida Theatre until 29 July. Buy tickets...
Series 10 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
The Dream Restaurant starts taking bookings Wed 12 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 195: Judi Love
It’s the last episode of series 9, and who better to eat at the Dream Restaurant than the unprepared and gassy Judi Love. See you next series! Judi Love is on tour with ‘The One Like’. Visit...
Ep 194: Tim Minchin
Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty. Arena-filling comedian, Matilda maestro and co-writer of Groundhog Day the musical, Tim Minchin joins us in the Dream Restaurant.Groundhog Day is playing...
Ep 193: Arlo Parks
Mercury Prize-winning musician Arlo Parks gets an in-depth education in the musical genre ‘food rock’ in this week’s episode. Arlo Parks’ new album ‘Soft Machine’ is released on Transgressive Records...
Ep 192: Helen Bauer
Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, ‘Live at the Apollo’ star and ‘Trusty Hogs’ podcast co-host Helen Bauer is this week’s guest. And she’s so committed to her menu she’s ordered some of it...
Ep 191: Paul Feig
For the second week on the trot, alcohol is flowing in the Dream Restaurant. Paul Feig – director or ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Spy’, creator of ‘Freaks and Geeks’, and cocktail connoisseur – is this week’s...
Ep 190: Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Grab a whisky, for the first time the Off Menu boys are drinking on the job in, with ‘Ghosts’, ‘Stath Lets Flats’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Kiell Smith-Bynoe. (Can anyone lend me 30p for a Capri...
Ep 189: Róisín Murphy
Will this week’s guest be tempted by fruit hanging ripe on the tree? Róisín Murphy – musician, record producer and formerly half of Moloko – is our dream diner. Róisín Murphy’s new single ‘CooCool’ is...
Ep 188: Alex Jones
One way or another, Alex Jones is going to order her dream meal.All episodes Alex’s new series ‘Reunion Hotel’ are now on every Thursday on BBC Two at 8pm and available on BBC iPlayer...
Ep 187: Lily Allen
Sun is in the sky, oh why oh why, would we want to be anywhere else. Lily Allen joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Lily Allen stars in ‘Dreamland’ on Sky Atlantic and NOW. She also stars in...
Ep 186: John Kearns
The Kearnel himself, ‘Taskmaster’ star John Kearns, is this weeks’s dream diner. John Kearns is on tour now with ‘The Varnishing Days’. For tour dates and tickets go to johnkearnscomedy.co.uk John’s...
Ep 185: Florence Pugh
It’s another guest we’ve been trying to book since day one: Florence Pugh – the Oscar-nominated star of ‘Little Women’, ‘Black Widow’ and ‘A Good Person’ – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. And James...
Ep 184: Nick Mohammed
‘Ted Lasso’ star and superb character comic Nick Mohammed orders, err, his dream(?) meal this week.Nick Mohammed is on tour with ‘The Very Best and Worst of Mr Swallow’. For tour dates and tickets...
Ep 183: Motsi Mabuse
This episode gets a 10(!) from us. Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse is this week’s guest diner. Motsi’s book ‘Finding My Own Rhythm: My Story’ is out now, published by Ebury. Buy it here....
Menus To Be Buried With - Judgement Day!
Look out! Brett Goldstein, Ped Plambles (Ed Gamble) & The Genie (James Acaster) meet once again for Judgement Day to talk all about their favourite films meals all for Red Nose Day. On the menu...
Ep 182: Joe Cornish
Joe Cornish – film writer and director, ‘Lockwood & Co.’ head honcho and the 'Joe' half of Adam & Joe – has a table booked this week.Joe’s series ‘Lockwood & Co.’ is out now, only on...
Ep 181: Cariad Lloyd
Cariad Lloyd – improviser extraordinaire, Greifcast host and author of ‘You Are Not Alone’ – gets very specific in the Dream Restaurant this week. Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about...
Ep 180: Reece Shearsmith
The Dream Restaurant finally has an address: 9, err, Genie Lane. Oh and also it’s a nest. Reece Shearsmith is this week’s diner.Trigger warning: this episode contains talk about dieting and weight....
Ep 179: Yotam Ottolenghi
Another dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. World renowned chef, restaurateur and author Yotam Ottolenghi has a table booked this week. And James just wants to talk about Disney World food....
Ep 178: Fern Brady
Who’s this week’s guest, Fern? ‘It’s me Fern Brady, me Fern Brady!’ The superb stand-up, Taskmaster star-turned-author orders her dream meal.Trigger warning: this episode contains talk of dieting and...
Ep 177: Kathy Burke
We’re digging for national treasure, and we’ve found Kathy Burke – a guest we’ve been inviting to the Dream Restaurant since day one.Kathy Burke’s podcast ‘Where There’s a Will, There’s a Wake’ is out...
Ep 176: Paul Mescal
The Dream Restaurant reopens its doors for series 9, and our first guest is Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor and star of 'Normal People', Paul Mescal.Paul Mescal stars in 'Aftersun' which is...
Series 9 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
The Dream Restaurant reopens Wed 25 Jan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best of 2022: Part 2
And here's part two of our 2022 Best Of collection. We’ll be back in the new year! Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne...
Best of 2022: Part 1
It's been another delectable year of Off Menu. And here's part one of our favourite clips of 2022. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and...
The Christmas Dinner Party (Live at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall)
A present from Ed, James and The Great Benito.Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party, recorded live at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on 20 December 2022.Featuring special guests:Nish KumarRosie...
Ep 175: Alex Horne (Christmas Special)
Record a Christmas food podcast. Your time starts now. Watch The Horne Section TV Show on All 4. Watch Taskmaster on All 4. Listen to The Horne Section Podcast. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for...
Ep 174: Mel Giedroyc (Christmas Special)
Tidings of comfort and joy to all! Finally, we complete the Mel and Sue set and welcome Mel Giedroyc to the Dream Restaurant for our first Christmas special of 2022. Watch Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable...
Ep 173: Chris Redd (Live at Just for Laughs Montreal)
The third ever live Off Menu, this time across the Atlantic in Canada. With very special guest, Saturday Night Live star and superb stand-up Chris Redd.Follow Chris on Twitter @ReddSaidIt and...
Ep 172: Stanley Tucci
In the final episode of series 8, bonafide foodie and global treasure Stanley Tucci joins us in the Dream Restaurant. But will he raise a toast? Stanley Tucci’s book ‘Taste: My Life in Food’ is...
Ep 171: Chloe Petts
Petts wins prizes is this week's episode, as acclaimed stand-up (and Ed’s regular support act) Chloe Petts orders her dream meal. Amazing this episode survived, considering the water spillage. Chloe...
Ep 170: Babatunde Aléshé
Let’s GO! Stand-up comedian and I'm a Celeb and Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé orders his dream meal this week. And do NOT piss him off. Babatunde is starring in the current series of I'm a...
Ep 169: Ania Magliano
Rising comedy star Ania Magliano picks her dream menu, and a new caterpillar-based game in this week’s sugar-filled episode. See Ania Magliano’s show ‘Absolutely No Worries If Not’ at London’s...
Ep 168: Alison Spittle
Wheel of Misfortune podcaster and soup-erb stand-up Alison Spittle has a reservation at the Dream Restaurant this week. Listen to Alison's podcast ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ on BBC Sounds. Follow Alison on...
Ep 167: Rina Sawayama
Will this guest be eating to XS? Hyperpop superstar Rina Sawayama orders her dream meal this week. And James is trying to scare people with olive oil. Rina Sawayama's new album 'Hold the Girl' is out...
Ep 166: Paul Chowdhry
Things get spooky – or should we say ‘sinistro’ – in this week’s episode with stand-up and Taskmaster star Paul Chowdhry. Paul Chowdhry is on tour with ‘Family Friendly Comedian (No Children). Buy...
Ep 165: Richard Ayoade
BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker Richard Ayoade has a table booked this week. And he knows the way to James's heart. Richard Ayoade’s children's book ‘The Book That No One Wanted To...
Announcement! Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party - live show in London - on sale this Wednesday
Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner PartyLive at London’s Southbank Centre, Royal Festival HallTuesday 20 December 2022Tickets go on sale this Wednesday 5th October 10am from...
Ep 164: Richard E Grant
No Camberwell Carrots are on the menu in this week’s episode with – yet another national treasure – Richard E Grant. Richard E Grant’s new book ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’ is published in hardback by...
Ep 163: Rylan Clark
Welcome to the Dream Restaurant Rylan Clark we’ve been expecting you for a long time! A guest we’ve been trying to book since day one, and he doesn’t disappoint. Rylan Clark’s new book ‘Ten: The...
Ep 162: Matt Lucas
Do be happy, don't be sad – when you listen to this week’s episode of the Off Menu podcast with special guest, Matt Lucas. Matt Lucas hosts ‘The Great British Bake Off’ which is on Tuesdays, 8pm,...
Ep 161: Flo & Joan
Gotcha! Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan – aka sisters Nicola and Rosie – order their dream menus this week. Flo & Joan are on tour with ‘Sweet Release’. Go to floandjoan.com for dates Follow Flo...
Ep 160: Sir Lenny Henry
We’re back in National Treash territory as we welcome our first Knight of the Realm to the Dream Restaurant: Sir Lenny Henry.Lenny Henry’s ‘Rising to the Surface’ is published by Faber & Faber on...
Ep 159: Felicity Ward
Superb stand-up and Live at the Apollo star Felicity Ward has a reservation this week. And James has a guess at what's in a salad. Go to felicityward.com for Felicity’s latest tour dates.Follow...
Ep 158: Maisie Adam
Fresh from The Dip, Mock the Week star and superb stand-up Maisie Adam orders her dream meal. What a roller coaster ride of an episode. Maisie Adam is at the Edinburgh Fringe and on tour with...
Ep 157: Professor Brian Cox
Can you drink a black hole? Is sand evil? All these questions and more are put to our smartest guest yet, Professor Brian Cox. Professor Brian Cox is on tour with ‘Horizons’. Dates and tickets at...
Ep 156: Amy Gledhill
In one of the most chaotic episodes ever, rising comedy start – and 1/3 of sketch duo The Delightful Sausage – Amy Gledhill needs a mystery solving. See Amy Gledhill’s debut solo show ‘The Girl Before...
Ep 155: Taron Egerton
Rocket-man himself Taron Egerton pops into the Dream Restaurant this week. See Taron in 'Black Bird’ on Apple TV+. Follow Taron on Twitter @taronegerton Instagram @taron.egertonRecorded and edited by...
Ep 154: Esther Manito
Live at the Apollo star Esther Manito drops by the Dream Restaurant this week. Hope we've ordered enough lemons.See Esther Manito’s new show #NotAllMen at the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Tickets...
Ep 153: Joseph Quinn
Happy series 8! We’re kicking off the season by heading into the Upside Down with Joseph Quinn – aka Stranger Things’s Eddie Munson.Stranger Things season 4 is available now on Netflix. Follow Joseph...
Series 8 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
New menu from Wednesday 13 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 152: Paul Hollywood
In the last episode of the series, the baking king himself – and James’s nemesis – Paul Hollywood joins us in the dream restaurant. Bon appetit! Paul Hollywood’s new book ‘Bake’ is out on 9th June,...
Ep 151: Rob Brydon
We’re back in National Treasure territory, as Rob Brydon – who has eaten a lot of food both on and off camera – joins us in the Dream Restaurant.See Rob Brydon on tour. Go to robbrydon.live for...
Off Menu x Percival: Second Helpings
We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Percival once again for another official Off Menu clothing collab. Tees, hoodies, shirts, caps - available now at percivalclo.com Hosted on Acast. See...
Ep 150: Angela Hartnett
Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett gives James some tips for his chorizo broccoli pasta in today’s episode.Angela Hartnett’s new book ‘The Weekend Cook’ is out on 26 May, published by Bloomsbury....
Ep 149: Adam Buxton
Podcasting royalty Dr Buckles drops by the Dream Restaurant. And this meal’s on him. Listen to The Adam Buxton Podcast on Acast or whatever you listen on. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for...
Ep 148: Jarvis Cocker
We’re opening up the national treasure chest to welcome legendary Pulp frontman, radio DJ and author Jarvis Cocker to the Dream Restaurant. We hope there are no mice in the kitchen. Jarvis Cocker’s...
Ep 147: Sikisa
Rising stand-up star Sikisa – aka Twix – has a reservation this week. And she‘s got opinions on sausage rolls. Sikisa’s taking her debut solo show – ‘Life of the Party’ – to the Edinburgh Festival...
Ep 146: Jamali Maddix
Superb stand-up, Taskmaster anarchist and Hate Thy Neighbour documentary maker Jamali Maddix goes wild at the Dream Restaurant this week. See Jamali in London at the Hackney Empire on 28 May. Tickets...
Ep 145: Kiri Pritchard-McLean
In an Off Menu first, comedian and podcaster Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns to the Dream Restaurant. Confused? Best listen…Kiri Pritchard-McLean is on tour with ‘Home Truths’. For tour dates visit...
Ep 144: Josh Thomas
Josh Thomas – acclaimed Australian comedian and star of his own Aus and US TV shows – orders his dream meal this week, in the final episode from our trip across the Pond.Watch Josh’s show ‘Please Like...
Ep 143: Siobhán McSweeney
Derry Girls star and Great Pottery Throw Down host Siobhán McSweeney is this week’s diner, welcomed to the Dream Restaurant by Ed and the Genie for McSweeney. Derry Girls returns Tuesday 12 April on...
Ep 142: Morgana Robinson
Taskmaster champion and award-winning comedy actor Morgana Robinson is next on the bookings list. But who let the stray dogs out? Morgana Robinson stars in Newark Newark which is on Mondays at 9pm on...
Ep 141: Asma Khan
Chef and restaurateur Asma Khan – owner of Darjeeling Express in London, and the first British chef to appear on Netflix’s ‘Chef’s Table’ – is this week’s diner. Asma Khan’s new book ‘Ammu:...
Ep 140: Claudia Jessie
‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Line of Duty’ star Claudia Jessie’s travelled down from Brum for her booking at the Dream Restaurant. And she’s brought samosas with her. ‘Bridgerton’ series 2 launches globally on...
Menus To Be Buried With - The Resurrection!
After bringing the dream restaurant into the afterlife for Red Nose Day last year, Ed Gamble, James Acaster and Brett Goldstein have returned to the land of the living for another edition of Menus To...
Ep 139: Nadiya Hussain
‘Bake Off’ champion and award-winning TV chef Nadiya Hussain is our guest diner this week. But don’t tell her your recipes, she might put them in her next book.‘Nadiya x Prestige’ cookware and...
Ep 138: Dane Baptiste
We’re ordering this episode sunny side up, as stand-up comic and ‘Sunny D’ star Dane Baptiste dines at the dream restaurant. And remember: we’ve all got bellies and we all do sh*ts. Listen to Dane’s...
Ep 137: Michael Schur
‘Parks and Recreation’ co-creator and ‘The Office’ writer Michael Schur creates his perfect menu this week. But is his dream restaurant a Good Place to be or a Bad Place? Michael Schur’s book ‘How To...
Ep 136: Fatiha El-Ghorri
The genie better not mess-up comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri’s order. She’ll punch him in the face and call him stupid. Follow Fatiha on Twitter @fatihaelghorri and Instagram @fatiha.elghorri. Recorded and...
Ep 135: Tom Davis
Big Tom Davis – star of Channel 4’s new crime comedy ‘The Curse’ and officially The David Blaine of Science – joins us for his dream meal this week. And there’s an actual experiment in the studio. Tom...
Ep 134: Charlotte Church
The Voice of an Angel herself, Charlotte Church, gets back to nature in the dream restaurant this week. And James is there, getting embarrassed. ‘Charlotte Church’s Dream Build’ airs at 9pm on...
Ep 133: Tim Key
The Off Menu boys are back for a seventh series, and who better to be the first diner than Tim ‘I’ll be mother’ Key? Tim Key’s new book ‘Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush: An Anthology of Poems and...
Series 7 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Dinner is served from Wednesday 26 January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best of 2021: Part 2
It’s part two of our huge best of bonanza. We’ll be back for a new series in 2022. Happy new year! Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and...
Best of 2021: Part 1
What a delicious year for Off Menu. So much so we’ve split our annual Best of the Year episode into two parts. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and...
Ep 132: Harry Hill (Christmas Special)
Spreading festive cheer this week is absurdist comedy hero Harry Hill! But which Christmas special is better? There’s only one way to find out… Harry Hill’s autobiography ‘FIGHT!’ is out now. Buy it...
Ep 131: Sarah Kendall (Christmas Special)
It’s Chrissstttmasssss! And what better way to get into the festive spirit than with an absolutely disgusting episode of Off Menu with Taskmaster champ Sarah Kendall.Series 2 of Sarah Kendall’s sitcom...
Off Menu x Percival
Exciting announcement! We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Percival for an official Off Menu clothing collab. Tees, sweats and hoodies - available now at percivalclo.com Hosted on Acast. See...
Ep 130: Bridget Christie
It’s the final episode of series 6, and who better than Netflix star, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner and one of the finest comedians in the country – Bridget Christie – to be the dream restaurant’s...
Ep 129: Jason Reitman
Who ya gonna call? The dream restaurant! Acclaimed film director Jason Reitman – director of ‘Up in the Air’, ‘Juno’ and ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ – joins the Off Menu boys in LA.Jason Reitman’s...
Ep 128: Miquita Oliver
Like mother like daughter? TV presenter and broadcaster Miquita Oliver has a table booked this week. Hope the restaurant has enough clean vessels.Miquita presents the Times wine podcast ‘Wine Times’....
Ep 127: Timothy Spall
Like father like son. Another national treasure is in the dream restaurant – legendary actor Timothy Spall orders his perfect meal.Timothy Spall stars in ‘Spencer’ which is in cinemas this Fri 5th...
Ep 126: Jack Dee
Welcome to the dream restaurant Jack Dee, we’ve been expecting you for some time! The legendary grump orders his dream meal, but don’t tell Jane. Jack Dee’s new book ‘What’s Your Problem?’ is...
Ep 125: Ed Sheeran
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has a table reserved this week. And James is turning his weirdest dial up to 11.Ed Sheeran’s new album ‘=’ (Equals) is released on 29th October 2021 through...
Ep 124: Michelle Keegan
Brassic and Our Girl star (and Bake Off champion) Michelle Keegan picks her dream meal this week. But is she a cheat?Brassic 3 all episodes available now on Sky and streaming service NOW.Follow...
Ep 123: Jeff Rosenstock
Grab a couple of tallboys! On his way to a root canal, NY-born musician Jeff Rosenstock joins Ed and James in LA (in a pre-pandemic world) to choose his dream menu.Buy Jeff Rosenstock’s albums on...
Ep 122: Meera Syal
Goodness gracious me, it’s another national treasure in the dream restaurant. Actor-writer Meera Syal joins the Off Menu boys to order her perfect meal.Meera Syal stars in Sky Original ‘Code 404’,...
Ep 121: Sarah Keyworth
The genie’s left speechless by comedian, writer and cob-lover Sarah Keyworth in this week’s episode. Speechless.See Sarah Keyworth live – visit her website for dates: sarahkeyworth.co.ukFollow Sarah...
Ep 120: Miriam Margolyes
We welcome an absolute national treasure to the dream restaurant this week – Bafta-winning actor, Miriam Margolyes OBE!Miriam Margolyes’s memoir ‘This Much Is True’ is published on 16 September. Buy...
Ep 119: Jamie Oliver
Usually it’s the guest that’s shocked by ‘poppadoms or bread’. Not this week, as we welcome to the dream restaurant legendary TV chef Jamie Oliver.Jamie Oliver’s new book ‘Together’ is out now. Buy it...
Ep 118: Edgar Wright (Live at Royal Festival Hall)
The second ever live Off Menu, in front of a sold out crowd at London’s Royal Festival Hall. With very special guest, Hollywood director and Cornetto connoisseur, Edgar Wright!Watch Edgar Wright’s...
Ep 117: Ainsley Harriott
Christmas comes early for Ed and James with the gift they’ve been asking for since day one of Off Menu: Ainsley Harriott in the dream restaurant.Ainsley’s new book ‘Good Mood Food’ is published on on...
Ep 116: Bob Mortimer
We welcome comedy hero Bob Mortimer to the dream restaurant this week. Will a campachoochoo be on the menu?Bob Mortimer’s autobiography ‘And Away’ is released on 16 September. Buy it here.Follow Bob...
Ep 115: Isy Suttie (Live at Royal Festival Hall)
Last month, the Off Menu boys took to the stage at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London for our first ever live show. Couldn’t be there? Here’s your chance to relive the show. And who...
Ep 114: Shaparak Khorsandi
Superb stand-up comedian Shaparak Khorsandi joins the comedy rock stars of their generation Ed Gamble and James Acaster this week.See Shaparak Khorsandi on tour with ‘It Was the 90s!’. Buy tickets at...
Ep 113: Asim Chaudhry
Actor and writer Asim Chaudhry – aka ‘People Just Do Nothing’s Chabuddy G – has a table booked this week. And there’s a battle of the diet colas.‘People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan’ is released in...
Ep 112: Simon Amstell
Comedian, writer and film director Simon Amstell joins Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. And James gets so excited he cooks one of the courses. (Plus – we probably need to be clear – in...
Ep 111: Emily Atack
Emily Atack – star of ‘The Inbetweeners’ and ‘The Emily Atack Show’ – is this week’s diner. But, unlike her ‘Inbetweeners’ co-star Joe Thomas, there’s not a buried lamb in sight.The second series of...
Ep 110: Ross Kemp
Finally, the documentary everyone’s been waiting for: Ross Kemp On Food. The Bafta-winning journalist, documentary maker, actor, podcaster and, of course, Eastenders’ Grant Mitchell joins Ed and James...
Ep 109: Nicola Coughlan
It’s time to serve up another series of delicious chat, and who better to kick off series 6 than ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Derry Girls’ star, Nicola Coughlan! But will she get locked out of the dream...
Series 6 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Hungry for more episodes? Series 6 starts Wednesday 14 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 108: Dan Aykroyd (Bonus Episode)
Surprise! While we’re in the off season, here’s a very special – and very different – bonus episode. Ed and James speak to an actual Ghostbuster and Blues Brother – Dan Aykroyd. Dan kindly agreed to...
Announcement! Off Menu live show in London - on sale this Friday
Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – LiveFriday 30th July at London’s Southbank Centre, Royal Festival HallTickets go on sale this Friday 25th June at 10am from...
Ep 107: Joe Wicks
It’s the last episode of the series, and who better to wrap up season 5 than lockdown hero, Joe Wicks! But is he going to mug James off on dessert?Joe Wicks’s new book ‘Joe’s Family Food’ is published...
Ep 106: Josh Gondelman
New York-based stand-up and former ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ writer Josh Gondelman lives up to his reputation as the nicest man in comedy. Just wait till you hear his dessert…This episode...
Ep 105: Big Zuu
Grime artist and chef Big Zuu takes a trip around the globe to pick his dream menu. Is he having a nice time, or is that his fake laugh again?The new series of ‘Big Zuu’s Big Eats’ is on Dave starting...
Ep 104: Martin Freeman
This week’s episode takes An Unexpected Journey as BAFTA-winning actor Martin Freeman – star of ‘The Hobbit’, ‘Sherlock’, ‘Black Panther’ and Sky’s ‘Breeders’ – orders his dream meal. But what about...
Ep 103: Bimini Bon Boulash
Release the beast! Bimini Bon Boulash – the breakout star of this year’s ‘Drag Race UK’ – has a table booked this week. And did she mention she’s vegan?New music from Bimini is coming soon.Pre-order...
Ep 102: Rafe Spall
Has James spilt the ketchup? Because he’s got red on him. Actor Rafe Spall – star of ‘Hot Fuzz’, ‘Jurassic World’, ‘The Shadow Line’ and Apple TV+’s ‘Trying’ – is in the dream restaurant this week....
Ep 101: Julie Adenuga
We’re breaking off the next hundred with radio presenter and co-host of MTV’s ‘Catfish UK’, Julie Adenuga! There’s a game that the listeners can get involved with, and Julie and Ed come to...
Ep 100: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Claudia Winkleman)
One hundred! The hundo! The big 1-0-0! In a milestone episode, Ed and James finally reveal their dream meals. And who better for the genie to transfer his powers to than Off Menu fave and this...
Ep 99: Domhnall Gleeson
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...
Ep 98: Mary Lynn Rajskub
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...
Ep 97: Munya Chawawa
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:...
Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second Helpings – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now
Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second HelpingsSunday 11 April, 7.30pm (BST) – Live and OnlineStill hungry? Ed Gamble and James Acaster re-open the dream...
Ep 96: Thanyia Moore
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: @ThanyiaMooreVisit...
Ep 95: Rosie Jones
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...
Menus To Be Buried With with Ed Gamble, James Acaster and Brett Goldstein
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...
Ep 94: Todd Barry
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...
Ep 93: Jessica Fostekew
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...
Ep 92: Sue Perkins
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...
Ep 91: Joel Kim Booster
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...
Ep 90: Paul Scheer
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,...
Ep 89: Anne-Marie
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...
Ep 88: Mae Martin
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...
Series 5 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
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.
Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now
RESCHEDULED DATE: SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARYDream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner PartySunday 7 February, 7.30pm (GMT) – Live and OnlineIn a very special live-streamed show, Ed Gamble...
Best of 2020
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...
Ed and James and Willie and Joe’s Perfect Chocolate Christmas
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...
Ep 87: Sarah Millican (Christmas Special)
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...
Ep 86: Russell Howard (Christmas Special)
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 10pmFollow...
Ep 85: Jo Brand
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...
Ep 84: Jayde Adams
Get the Renniés out, West Country comedian and host of Channel 4 food show ‘Crazy Delicious’ Jayde Adams has a table booked this week. #jaydebangamashWatch Jayde Adams’s special ‘Serious Black Jumper’...
Ep 83: Josh Groban
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...
Ep 82: Thomasina Miers
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...
Ep 81: David O’Doherty (Bonus Episode)
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...
Ep 80: David Cross
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...
Ep 79: Wyatt Cenac
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:...
Ep 78: Dolly Alderton
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...
Ep 77: Ovie Soko
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...
Ep 76: Claudia Winkleman
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...
Ep 75: Corey Taylor
It’s time to Wait and Feed as we welcome Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor – whose debut solo album ‘CMFT’ is released soon – to the dream restaurant. And, boy oh boy, is Ed a happy metalhead.Corey...
Ep 74: Anthony Jeselnik
In what is surely to become a much-talked about Off Menu episode, US stand-up and Netflix star Anthony Jeselnik joins us in the dream restaurant and questions the Mash King’s authority. Oh and –...
Ep 73: Hari Kondabolu
New York born stand-up, writer and actor Hari Kondabolu – who made the acclaimed documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’ – orders his dream meal this week on the Off Menu podcast with James Acaster and...
Ep 72: Michael McKean
We’re cranking this episode up to 11 to welcome Michael McKean – star of ‘This Is Spinal Tap’, ‘A Mighty Wind’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ and all round comedy legend – into the dream restaurant.Watch...
Ep 71: Amy Hoggart
‘Almost Royal’s Poppy and Georgie are reunited! Ed’s former castmate and all-round ‘glutie cutie’ Amy Hoggart joins us in the dream restaurant – which, this week, is in New York City.Watch ‘It’s...
Ep 70: Andi Oliver
Award-winning TV chef and ‘Great British Menu’ judge Andi Oliver makes an order at the dream restaurant and the Off Menu Cinematic Universe expands rapidly. So, what’s for dinner, mummy? (And, yes,...
Ep 69: Diane Morgan
Star of her own BBC Two sitcom ‘Mandy’ and Philomena Cunk herself Diane Morgan joins us in the dream restaurant this week. We’re thrilled, but is she?Diane Morgan’s sitcom ‘Mandy’ starts on BBC Two,...
Ep 68: Gok Wan
The genie wants to know how to look good naked, so we’ve invited Gok Wan for a dinner party – and it really is a party.Gok Wan’s Easy Asian is on Mondays from 10th August, 8pm on Food Network and...
Ep 67: Aparna Nancherla
Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla has booked a table in the dream restaurant this week. And, finally, James’s Diet Coke story gets an upgrade.Follow Aparna Nancherla on Twitter: @aparnapkinRecorded...
Ep 66: Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux meets a genie and a maître d’ – now that’s a documentary we’d like to see. The filmmaker and author spends a weird weekend in the dream restaurant.Louis Theroux’s book ‘Gotta Get Theroux...
Ep 65: Romesh Ranganathan
The restaurant’s re-opened (with new Covid precautions) and the first guest of series 4 is Romesh Ranganathan! Romesh is in his garage, Ed's in his home and the genie’s in his lamp.Listen to Romesh’s...
Series 4 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
This restaurant’s a buffet, and we’re going up for a fourth helping. Series 4 starts Wednesday 15th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 64: Teri Hatcher
It’s the final episode of the series, and what better for a season finale than our most prepared guest ever? Teri Hatcher – yes, Lois actual Lane and star of ‘Desperate Housewives’ – drops by the...
Ep 63: Jen Brister
Wonderful stand-up comedian and author Jen Brister joins us in the dream restaurant for the penultimate episode of series 3. Topics include Itsu orders, small plates etiquette and corn flower...
#TheShowMustBePaused
We are not releasing an episode of Off Menu today.In solidarity with protestors worldwide and the Black Lives Matter movement, instead use the time you would spend listening to us to donate, support...
Ep 62: Ivo Graham
Comedian, Eton alumnus and water fanatic Ivo Graham joins us in the dream restaurant. (And there’s a special cameo from Edward Easton.)Follow Ivo Graham on Twitter: @ivograhamRecorded and edited by...
Ep 61: Reggie Watts
It’s the most relaxed dream restaurant yet, as this week’s guest is Reggie Watts – comedian, musician and James Corden band leader. This episode was recorded on bean bags in Reggie’s LA studio.Watch...
Ep 60: Emily V Gordon
Academy Award nominee Emily V Gordon – co-writer of ‘The Big Sick’ – joins us in the dream restaurant on her visit to London town. And she has a cracking celeb story.Watch ‘The Big Sick’ on Amazon...
Ep 59: Roisin Conaty (Bonus Episode)
It’s another lockdown live-streamed episode, with guest Roisin Conaty! WARNING: the sound quality is terrible. If you watched the live-stream you’ll know that, technically, it was a disaster. We’ve...
Ep 58: Susie Essman
Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman drops by the dream restaurant and Ed and James are hoping they get called fat f**ks.Watch Susie Essman in Curb Your Enthusiasm on Sky Comedy and NOW TV.Recorded...
Ep 57: Simon Rogan
Chef Simon Rogan – whose Lake District restaurant L’Enclume has two(!) Michelin stars – joins us in the dream restaurant this week. And the hangover trilogy is finally complete.Recorded and edited by...
Ep 56: Jean Grae
The multitalented Jean Grae – NY-based musician, rapper, producer, actress – is this week’s guest. And there’s no real need for the dream restaurant, as Jean’s cooking everything.Recorded and edited...
Ep 55: Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher
So many firsts in this week’s LA-recorded episode with comedians Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher: our first married couple in the dream restaurant, the first competitive menus, and James’s first sip...
Ep 54: Sam Carter
Ed’s not the only metalhead in the dream restaurant this week, as Sam Carter – lead singer of Architects – chooses his dream menu. And he proves the rule: the heavier the band, the more documentaries...
Ep 53: Richard Herring (Bonus Episode)
We live-streamed a very special lockdown episode of Off Menu with guest Richard Herring for the Cosmic Shambles Network’s Stay at Home Festival, which is raising money for artists who have had their...
Ep 52: Sara Pascoe
Is the dream restaurant dog-friendly? It is now, as Sara Pascoe wants to bring her pooch for her magical meal.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.Artwork by Paul Gilbey...
Ep 51: Paul F. Tompkins
We’re in sunny Los Angeles and our first Hollywood guest is podcasting king and ‘Bojack Horseman’ star Paul F. Tompkins!Recorded by Devon Bryant at Earwolf. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 50: Joe Thomas
Joe Thomas – star of ‘The Inbetweeners’, ‘Taskmaster’ and play ‘What’s in a Name?’ that he does such a great job at promoting – takes a seat in the dream restaurant to order an emotional roller...
Ep 49: Catherine Cohen
New York-based comedian and Edinburgh Best Newcomer winner Catherine Cohen invites Ed and James to her Manhattan apartment to record what is probably the most chaotic Off Menu yet.Recorded and edited...
Ep 48: Arabella Weir
'The Fast Show' star Arabella Weir drops in to the dream restaurant this week. Will she be ordering Posh Nosh?Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.Artwork by Paul Gilbey...
Ep 47: Ronny Chieng
The Off Menu team are in NYC and this week’s guest – ‘The Daily Show’ correspondent Ronny Chieng – is worried about how we’re funding the trip.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 46: Noah Schnapp
Uh oh, let’s hope the dream restaurant doesn’t get trapped in the Upside Down, because ‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp is this week’s guest. And this meal is fancy.Recorded and edited by Ben...
Ep 45: Katherine Ryan
TV’s Katherine Ryan – the hardest working person in comedy – drops by the dream restaurant this week, and she’s brought gifts! What a couple of lucky boys.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for...
Ep 44: Armando Iannucci
The genie waiter’s in the thick of it when Armando Iannucci requests a table. And the writer-director of ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ is not against pasta.Recorded and edited by Ben...
Ep 43: Anthony Head
After a brief renovation, the restaurant’s now open for series 3, and our first guest is national treasure and star of Netflix’s ‘The Stranger’ Anthony Head! And what a holy meal it is.Recorded and...
Series 3 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
The third course of Off Menu – the dessert course? – starts this Wednesday, 29th January 2020. Stay hungry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best of 2019
It's the end of the decade, and the end of the first year of Off Menu. It's time to reminisce and take a look back at the best bits of the podcast so far.We'll be back for series 3 very soon – stay...
Ep 42: Greg Davies (Christmas Special)
A second Christmas miracle! The Taskmaster himself Greg Davies joins us in the dream restaurant for another festive special. So let's start the meal with the well-known phrase, 'I'm hard, let's...
Ep 41: Joe Lycett (Christmas Special)
It's a Christmas miracle! Joe Lycett joins us in the dream restaurant for a surprise festive special. If these three formed a boyband they'd be called Glazing Squad.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams...
Ep 40: Kumail Nanjiani
It's the last episode of series two! And what a treat we have for the season finale: Kumail Nanjiani – star of 'Silicon Valley', upcoming Marvel movie 'The Eternals' and the Oscar-nominated 'The Big...
Ep 39: Mike Skinner
There's a table booked for The Streets frontman Mike Skinner this week. Will he pick plenty of scrambled eggs and plenty of fried tomato? Let's ask Carl Jung…Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by...
Ep 38: Kemah Bob
Texas-born stand-up Kemah Bob – who runs the FOC It Up Comedy Club – joins us in the dream restaurant this week. She likes honesty in the kitchen, James is hungover, and we ask: do genies...
Ep 37: Tom Allen
The always dapper Tom Allen – incredible comedian and host of 'Bake Off: The Professionals' and 'The Apprentice: You're Fired' – is this week's dinner guest. And boy oh boy does he have some shocking...
Ep 36: Evelyn Mok
Swedish-raised, London-based comedian and podcaster Evelyn Mok has a table booked this week. Expect podcast firsts and a lot of talk of pee and poo (sorry).Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for...
Ep 35: Daisy May Cooper
Bafta-winning star of ‘This Country’ Daisy May Cooper is this week’s dinner guest. Buffet techniques are compared, the dark side of Rugrats is discussed, and the genie gets tricked. Recorded and...
Ep 34: Sophie Duker
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Sophie Duker has a table booked this week. Tears flow, secrets are revealed and the rice battle continues. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 33: Jess Phillips MP
Order, order! The podcast gets political as MP Jess Phillips orders her dream meal. Will her menu get the genie's vote?Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.Artwork by Paul...
Ep 32: Catherine Bohart
Comedian Catherine Bohart – as seen on 'The Mash Report' and 'Roast Battle' – is in the dream restaurant this week. Things get rude, Catherine's meal is flipped on its head and the genie is hungover....
Off Menu supports #PODSTRIKE
Off Menu is supporting the global climate strike on Friday 20th September, organised by Greta Thunberg and the UK Student Climate Network.Young people have woken up much of the world with their...
Ep 31: Marcus Samuelsson
Top chef Marcus Samuelsson – the man behind Red Rooster in Harlem and Shoreditch, MARCUS Montreal and Marcus B&P – takes a break from the kitchen and lets the genie cook in the dream restaurant....
Ep 30: Cerys Matthews
This episode could be a case for Mulder and Scully. Musician, 6 Music DJ and wild cook Cerys Matthews has a table booked in the dream restaurant.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 29: Jay Rayner
Restaurant expert Jay Rayner – The Observer’s food critic, Masterchef judge and author of ‘My Last Supper’ – has a table booked this week. Ed has strong opinions about Jay's dessert, James doesn’t...
Ep 28: Serge Pizzorno
Sergio Pizzorno – aka Serge from Kasabian, aka the SLP – orders his dream meal this week. Let's just hope there are no magicians nearby…Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 27: Jordan Banjo
'Diversity' dancer Jordan Banjo is this week's diner, and he's the restaurant's jumpiest guest yet. Plus James gets another new nickname.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 26: Kerry Godliman
Kerry Godliman – 'Taskmaster' champion and 'Derek' star – pops in to the dream restaurant this week. We're off on holiday to eat this meal, but James has forgotten to tell Kerry something. Recorded...
Ep 25: Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner – Mercury-nominated hip hop artist – orders his dream meal this week. He talks about his Chilli Con Carner cookery school for teenagers with ADHD, Ed opens up about his relationship and...
Ep 24: Sian Clifford
Emmy-nominated 'Fleabag' star Sian Clifford picks her dream meal this week. Loopholes are exploited, there's a detailed water order, and James tells a very boring story. Recorded and edited by Ben...
Ep 23: Dynamo
The genie has some conjuring competition this week as the restaurant welcomes its first magician guest – it's Dynamo! Plus there's an update on Ed's superpowers and James gets a new nickname.Recorded...
Ep 22: Suzi Ruffell
This week's guest is stand-up sensation (and regular eating buddy of Ed and James) Suzi Ruffell! We're asking the big questions – like why don't athletes drink sparkling water? – and a new...
Ep 21: Dara O Briain
It's the grand re-opening of the magical restaurant, and our first guest in Series 2 is Dara O Briain! Not only does the 'Mock the Week' host talk us through his dream meal, he gets even with Aisling...
Series 2 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
New series, new menus. The magical restaurant is back in business and ready for bookings. Series 2 starts 10th July 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 20: Rose McGowan
In the final episode of the series, Rose McGowan – actor, activist, author and model – orders her dream meal. And, when it comes to food, she has superpowers…Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for...
Ep 19: Gemma Cairney
We welcome Gemma Cairney – BBC radio DJ, author and presenter – to the dream restaurant this week. And it's not just a meal, it's a party.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 18: Desiree Burch
This week's guest is comedian Desiree Burch – star of Netflix's upcoming 'Flinch'. The podcast gets hacked, Desiree knows the way to James's heart, and we find out what's in the dream restaurant's...
Ep 17: Victoria Coren Mitchell
Victoria Coren Mitchell – 'Only Connect' host, writer and professional poker player – is this week's diner. She gets introduced to teddy bear ham, talks very British holidays and reveals her dinner...
Ep 16: Jamie Demetriou
Jamie Demetriou – comedian, actor and writer extraordinaire – has booked a table this week. His meal's so good, not even a marmalade sandwich made by Paddington himself makes the cut. Recorded and...
Ep 15: Sindhu Vee
This week's guest is Sindhu Vee – Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, Radio 4 regular and Live at the Apollo star. When it comes to food, she knows what she wants. And, yet again, Ed makes some...
Ep 14: Jack McBrayer
We welcome '30 Rock's Jack McBrayer – the most polite man in showbusiness – to the restaurant this week. James tells a sexy story, Ed cracks some crass jokes and Jack has a lot of foods explained to...
Ep 13: Phil Wang
'Taskmaster' star Phil Wang – everyone's favourite Wang – visits the restaurant this week. Let's just hope he doesn't roast Ed again.Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions.Artwork...
Ep 12: Josie Long
Comedian, filmmaker and James's former boss Josie Long visits the restaurant this week. The genie's on his best behaviour, Ed definitely isn't into tantric sex, and everyone has a lot of fun telling...
Ep 11: Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Have we got NEWS for you! Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy orders his dream meal this week. Ed and James introduce the newsreader to a popular fast food, James realises he's been mispronouncing a...
Ep 10: Lou Sanders
Hugely talented comedian Lou Sanders chooses her dream meal this week. Well, she struggles to choose. Can she take some of the heat off Joel Dommett?Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive...
Ep 9: Selasi Gbormittah
Oh boy, Selasi Gbormittah – ‘The Great British Bake Off’s most relaxed contestant ever – is this week’s guest. But before getting to dessert he picks his favourite savoury dishes. Plus James gives a...
Ep 8: Tom Kerridge
It's the magical restaurant's first chef guest! The Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge orders his dream meal. Will he stick to his healthy regime, or will it be an 'off day'? We also learn more about the...
Ep 7: Lolly Adefope
This week, there’s a table ready for talented comedian and actor Lolly Adefope. Comfort food is the order of the day, we learn about Ed’s teenage wine hobby and – FINALLY – a debate happens on: who...
Ep 6: Joel Dommett
Handsome boy Joel Dommett – off of Netflix and ‘I’m a Celeb…’ – orders his dream meal this week. Or does he? Ed and James aren’t too happy about his choices…Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for...
Ep 5: Aisling Bea
Not only does Aisling Bea order her dream meal, the comedian and actor treats the restaurant to Hollywood anecdotes and introduces us to rappers Yung Coconut, Big Gulp and Tiny Bites.Recorded and...
Ep 4: Nish Kumar (Christmas Special)
It's Boxing Day, we're feeling festive, and everyone's best friend Nish Kumar has popped in to order his favourite Christmas meal. Plus we need your help to #BringBackKumarsCobblerRecorded and edited...
Ep 3: Richard Osman
Richard Osman – off of ‘Pointless’, ‘House of Games’ and ‘Taskmaster’ – is this week’s guest, bringing with him fascinating food thoughts and memories. Plus, he picks on Ed and picks holes in the...
Ep 2: Grace Dent
Ordering their dream menu this week is the Guardian's restaurant critic Grace Dent, so the pressure's really on for the genie waiter. The food writer talks to Ed Gamble and James Acaster about the...
Ep 1: Scroobius Pip
It's the grand opening of the magical restaurant and the first guest through the doors is Mr Podcast himself, Scroobius Pip. The rapper, podcaster, actor and record label owner talks Ed Gamble and...
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – Trailer
Welcome to the restaurant. Take a seat. May we take your coat? Ed Gamble and James Acaster introduce their brand new podcast Off Menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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