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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
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Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side... more

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Episodes

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... more

27 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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.... more

23 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
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.... more

20 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
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... more

16 Mar 2024 · 1 hour,
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... more

13 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
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... more

09 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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... more

06 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
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... more

02 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

28 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
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... more

24 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
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... more

21 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
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... more

17 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
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... more

14 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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... more

10 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
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... more

07 Feb 2024 · 57 minutes
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... more

03 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep 220: Peter Capaldi

Doctor Who and The Thick of It star Peter Capaldi is welcomed to the Dream Restaurant this week. But does... more

31 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
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... more

27 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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,... more

24 Jan 2024 · 55 minutes
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.

22 Jan 2024 · 2 minutes
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... more

28 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 54 minutes
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... more

27 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 57 minutes
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... more

20 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
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... more

13 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
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?... more

22 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
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... more

15 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Ep 213: Harriet Kemsley

Superb stand-up Harriet Kemsley – as seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Hypothetical’ – has a table booked in... more

08 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
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... more

01 Nov 2023 · 1 hour,
Ep 211: Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. No need for us to write anything else, really. The... more

25 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

18 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

11 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Ep 208: Izuka Hoyle

‘Boiling Point’ and ‘Big Boys’ star Izuka Hoyle has put a LOT of thought into her Dream Restaurant. And James... more

04 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ep 207: Nick Frost

Want anything from the shop? Nick Frost – star of ‘Shaun of the Dead’, ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘Spaced’ – joins... more

27 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Ep 206: AJ Odudu

Ever missed a flight? AJ Odudu has. The TV presenter, Strictly star and new host of Big Brother is this... more

20 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
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... more

13 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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... more

06 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Ep 203: Paul Foot

Alternative comedy hero Paul Foot discovers the Fifth Flavour in the Dream Restaurant this week. Not everyone will want to... more

30 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Ep 202: Jimi Famurewa

Author, food critic and Masterchef star Jimi Famurewa is judging the Dream Restaurant this week. Fingers crossed for a good... more

23 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep 201: Angela Barnes

Mock the Week and Radio 4 star Angela Barnes is our next booking in the Dream Restaurant. And she likes... more

16 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

09 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
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... more

02 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
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... more

26 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
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... more

19 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

12 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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.

10 Jul 2023 · 1 minute
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... more

07 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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,... more

31 May 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

24 May 2023 · 57 minutes
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.... more

17 May 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
Ep 191: Paul Feig

For the second week on the trot, alcohol is flowing in the Dream Restaurant. Paul Feig – director or ‘Bridesmaids’... more

10 May 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
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... more

03 May 2023 · 1 hour, 44 minutes
Ep 189: Róisín Murphy

Will this week’s guest be tempted by fruit hanging ripe on the tree? Róisín Murphy – musician, record producer and... more

26 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
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... more

19 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Ep 187: Lily Allen

Sun is in the sky, oh why oh why, would we want to be anywhere else. Lily Allen joins us... more

12 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
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... more

05 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
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’,... more

29 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
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... more

22 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

15 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

12 Mar 2023 · 55 minutes
Ep 182: Joe Cornish

Joe Cornish – film writer and director, ‘Lockwood & Co.’ head honcho and the 'Joe' half of Adam & Joe... more

08 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Ep 181: Cariad Lloyd

Cariad Lloyd – improviser extraordinaire, Greifcast host and author of ‘You Are Not Alone’ – gets very specific in the... more

01 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
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... more

22 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Ep 179: Yotam Ottolenghi

Another dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. World renowned chef, restaurateur and author Yotam Ottolenghi has a table booked this... more

15 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
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... more

08 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
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... more

01 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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... more

25 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
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.

23 Jan 2023 · 2 minutes
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... more

29 Dec 2022 · 3 hours, 21 minutes
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... more

28 Dec 2022 · 2 hours, 42 minutes
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... more

25 Dec 2022 · 2 hours, 31 minutes
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... more

21 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
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... more

14 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
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... more

03 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Ep 172: Stanley Tucci

In the final episode of series 8, bonafide foodie and global treasure Stanley Tucci joins us in the Dream Restaurant.... more

23 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

16 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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.... more

09 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

02 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
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... more

26 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Ep 167: Rina Sawayama

Will this guest be eating to XS? Hyperpop superstar Rina Sawayama orders her dream meal this week. And James is... more

19 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Ep 166: Paul Chowdhry

Things get spooky – or should we say ‘sinistro’ – in this week’s episode with stand-up and Taskmaster star Paul... more

12 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

05 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
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... more

03 Oct 2022 · 1 minute
Ep 164: Richard E Grant

No Camberwell Carrots are on the menu in this week’s episode with – yet another national treasure – Richard E... more

28 Sep 2022 · 54 minutes
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... more

21 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

14 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Ep 161: Flo & Joan

Gotcha! Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan – aka sisters Nicola and Rosie – order their dream menus this week.... more

07 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
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... more

31 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
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... more

24 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
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... more

17 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
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... more

10 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Ep 156: Amy Gledhill

In one of the most chaotic episodes ever, rising comedy start – and 1/3 of sketch duo The Delightful Sausage... more

03 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

27 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
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... more

20 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Ep 153: Joseph Quinn

Happy series 8! We’re kicking off the season by heading into the Upside Down with Joseph Quinn – aka Stranger... more

13 Jul 2022 · 59 minutes
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.

11 Jul 2022 · 1 minute
Ep 152: Paul Hollywood

In the last episode of the series, the baking king himself – and James’s nemesis – Paul Hollywood joins us... more

08 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Ep 151: Rob Brydon

We’re back in National Treasure territory, as Rob Brydon – who has eaten a lot of food both on and... more

01 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
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,... more

25 May 2022 · 1 minute
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... more

25 May 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

18 May 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
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... more

11 May 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Ep 147: Sikisa

Rising stand-up star Sikisa – aka Twix – has a reservation this week. And she‘s got opinions on sausage rolls.... more

04 May 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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.... more

27 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
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... more

20 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Ep 144: Josh Thomas

Josh Thomas – acclaimed Australian comedian and star of his own Aus and US TV shows – orders his dream... more

13 Apr 2022 · 52 minutes
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... more

06 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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... more

30 Mar 2022 · 58 minutes
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... more

23 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
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... more

16 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
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... more

13 Mar 2022 · 1 hour,
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After bringing the dream restaurant into the afterlife for Red Nose Day last year, Ed Gamble, James Acaster and Brett Goldstein have... more