Breaking Bread Birmingham

Love Birmingham? This one's for you. We sit down for lunch at the brilliant Alfred Works in Digbeth with one of the city's biggest champions, Amy- Bab About Town, to talk about her favourite places to eat and drink, the hidden gems she thinks deserve more attention and what makes Birmingham so special. Whether you're looking for your next great meal or simply love this city as much as...

In this episode, we sit down with Bex and Sarah , founders of Makers of Hospitality , to talk about how they turned The Wildmoor Oak into one of the most popular pubs around, known for outstanding home-cooked food, legendary Sunday roasts, and genuinely warm service. With a kitchen led by a Pete Jackson of Michelin-starred carters fame, quality is a given — but what really sets The Wildmoor apart...

’Tis the season for festive chaos, bad decisions, and crumbs everywhere. Foka Wolf and Tat Vision are back—those self-appointed ministers of mayhem—returning with their annual Christmas charity cabaret built around Britain’s greatest invention: the humble crisp. Yes, really. To mark the occasion, we sat down with them to create a crisp-fuelled, slightly unhinged take on our *favourite things in Bi...

Hospitality is unlike any other industry. It gives people purpose, creativity, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging you rarely find anywhere else. Lifelong friendships are formed in kitchens and behind bars. For many, it’s a home. But it can also take more than it gives. In this powerful episode of Breaking Bread Birmingham , we sit down with Matt Loughrey, a former career hotelier, now Partnersh...

Birmingham finally has its first whisky, and it wasn’t built by a corporation, but by two proud Brummie siblings hustling out of a back garden with nothing but grit, graft and a refusal to play by the rules. In this episode, we sit down with Joanie and Tony — the duo behind the city’s first legal whisky. From growing up in a big Irish-Brummie family to grinding through street food markets, survivi...

In this episode of Breaking Bread Birmingham , we sit down with Pip, creator of Pip’s Hot Sauce and the powerhouse behind some of Birmingham’s most loved artisan markets . What starts as a deep dive into a cult-favourite condiment brand quickly widens into a story about community, resilience, and building platforms that lift others up. Pip’s journey began with a scribbled, hungover recipe at The P...

Glynn Purnell — the “Yummy Brummie” himself- sits down for one of his most honest interviews to date. In this episode of Breaking Bread Birmingham , Glynn opens up about the rise of Birmingham’s food scene, how his childhood shaped his cooking, and the huge emotional toll of closing his Michelin-star restaurant after nearly 20 years. He also talks openly about media pressure, his struggles behind...

🍴 Welcome to Colmore Food Festival 2025! 🎉 We hit the heart of Birmingham’s biggest (and best!) FREE food festival to soak up the vibes, eat some incredible food, and chat with the people who make it all happen. From Michelin-starred chefs to first-time traders, this episode captures the flavour, energy, and community spirit of Colmore like never before. 🎤 Join us as we: 🔥 Chat with Kelsey fro...

We had the pleasure of recording at the awesome Colmore Food Festival 2025. Join us as we go behind the scenes and soak up the atmosphere of one of the best events of the year. Full episode out Friday 1st August

Welcome to this very special episode recorded live at the buzzing Birmingham Artisan Market in the stunning Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Some days just hit different. Sunshine bleeding through the trees, beats drifting from the bandstand. Streetfood filling the air with the smell of fire, fat, and spice. We're at Artisan Market, inside the Botanical Gardens — a place that felt like it shouldn...

Get ready for a festive feast of laughs and foodie insights! In this holiday special, Liam and Carl are joined by special guests Laura (Bite Your Brum) and Chris (The Fat Foodie) to dive into the highs, lows, and hidden gems of Birmingham’s food scene in 2024. 🍴 From standout dishes to must-visit spots like Rabbit, Albatross, Meat Shack, and Tiger Bites Pig, we dish out the details on the year’s...

A tasty bitesize teaser of our Christmas special which comes out Monday 16th

Join us at UCB restaurant as we delve into the unique training environment for aspiring chefs at University College Birmingham. Our guest, a seasoned chef and head of the culinary arts department, talks about the transition from bustling dinners to a quiet, reflective time suited for maintenance and preparations. Discover how the college's realistic working environments, including training kitchen...

This is a tasty bitesize teaser of our full chat with Birmingham food legend Chef Lewis Walker Head of the College of Food at University College Birmingham

Calling all whisky lovers! In this episode, we sit down with Amy, a corporate pro turned whisky mastermind, who’s now a driving force in Birmingham’s whisky scene. Discover how she turned her passion for whisky into an iconic whisky venue and launched the city’s very first whisky festival!  From rare whiskies to insider secrets on opening a whisky-focused business, this is a must-watch for true en...

This is a tasty bitesize teaser for our chat with whiskey expert and whiskey bar and tasting room owner Amy Seton

In this episode, we sit down with renowned Birmingham chef Matt Wilden, who discovered his passion for cooking later in life and transformed it into a successful career. If you're an aspiring chef or thinking it's too late to follow your dream, this conversation will change your perspective. Matt shares his inspiring journey, from mastering wood fire cooking and perfecting pizza to hosting innovat...

This is a tasty bitesize teaser for our chat with the awesome & talented Matt Wilden

Get ready for a deep dive into the unstoppable rise of Tom & Scott, the masterminds behind OPM, Birmingham's burger sensation! In this episode of Breaking Bread, we uncover how they went from fashion to food, launching OPM with zero culinary experience. Hear the wild stories of their early street food hustle, the first-ever DDC, and how they took their brand from pop-up to permanent. Plus, we...

A bitesize appetiser for our awesome chat with Tom & Scott, the people behind award-winning burger sensation Original Patty Men

In this episode, we break bread with Lydia. Lydia shares a candid recount of the challenges faced while opening her three successful businesses, Warwick St Kitchen in Leamington, Saint Kitchen in Brums JQ and her new bakery in Warwick. From cost overruns due to inflation and crises, to issues with cash flow and supply chain disruptions. Despite the turmoil, Lydia’s relentless determination and res...

This is a trailer for tomorrow's episode with the successful business owner and creator of the fantastic new course How To Open A Coffee Shop, Lydia Papaphilippopoulos Snape. Tune in for practical tips, personal anecdotes, and invaluable business advice from this passionate hospitality expert. Get ready to be inspired for your own venture!

Welcome to Breaking Bread, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of Birmingham. We break bread with Imposter Group directors Neil and Ed this week as they share their journeys to Birmingham, delving into the city's thriving hospitality scene. Discover their experiences from working at renowned venues to opening their own successful establishments. Learn about the...

This is the trailer for our next episode with Ed & Neil—directors of the brilliant Imposter Restaurant Group. The group has brought us incredible Birmingham venues such as Tiger Bites Pig, Trentina and The Church. Tune in for the full episode

Welcome to Breaking Bread, where we dive into the inspiring culinary journey of Louisa. From her beginnings in Michelin star kitchens to her time on MasterChef and Great British Menu, Louisa's story is one of passion, resilience, and innovation in the world of gastronomy. In this episode, Louisa discusses the challenges she faced, including mental health struggles, and how she transitioned to beco...