Always In Season

In this week's episode, James catches up with Great British Bake Off star, Michelle Evans-Fecci. During the episode, the pair talk about making the most out of seasonal produce, Michelle's Bake Off experience, the challenges of writing a cookbook in the midst of a global pandemic, delicious recipes and ingredients, and lots more.   If you're a fan of baking and want to learn more about Summer seas...

In this episode, Dan delves into his passion for travel , food and how he discovered his love for cooking. This  interview  celebrates food, culture an d how Dan's   heritage mix of English, Irish and Cantonese has played a fundamental role in his cook ing . Dan shares his story from  winning MasterChef: The Professionals to cooking across the world – tune in to learn about how Dan is bringing peo...

Calling all seafood and Cornwall lovers for this week's episode with the incredible Nathan Outlaw. During this episode, the chefs talk about the beauty of picturesque Port Issac , where Nathan has two restaurants and an exclusive foodie guest house, the importance of sustainably sourced fish, recipes , food festivals and lots more. Tune in for an episode that will leave you feeling inspired in the...

Here, James sits down with self-taught and plant-based chef Bettina. For this episode, the pair talk about the incredible cooking retreats that she runs in Bali, top tips for those looking to explore a plant-based diet, how to incorporate self-care into daily life and lots more.       https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ fo...

With Easter chocolate on the horizon for many of us, James chats to Mike Longman, founder of Chocolarder – one of a handful of bean-to-bar chocolate makers in the UK.     In this episode, the pair chat about the importance of ethical chocolate, problems within the cocoa industry, their mission of providing chocolate that is more than just great flavour and so much more.     https://www.instagram.c...

Here James speaks to one of the UK's most loved chefs, Tom Kerridge. In this episode the pair chat about the beauty of British produce, the excitement of working in a kitchen, cooking for kids lots of other interesting foodie topics.       https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration.        Jam...

Season 3 launches with a bang, here James speaks to chef, writer and broadcaster, the amazing Romy Gill MBE. In this episode Romy shares how the food she cooks tells a story, the adrenaline of cooking on live TV, how Indian food is like Bollywood film, her go-to comforting dish and so much more.     https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/ma...

For our final episode of 2022, I chat to one of my team members and Head of Wine at THE PIG Hotels, Luke Harbor. Luke tells us what it's like being a sommelier, the boom of British wine, what bottles to open over Christmas, mulled wine recipes and so much more. If you're looking forward to a tipple or two over the holidays and want to delve into the wine landscape here in the UK, then this is one...

In the latest episode of Always in Season, Ericka joins me to chat about working as a perfumer at the popular cosmetic company Lush and how this took her through to working behind some of the UK's top cocktail bars.     Here we learn about experimenting with cocktails, top tips for making delicious mocktails and learning about ancient techniques of mixology which many bartenders still use today.  ...

In this week's episode, I sit down with John and Tortie Farrand – the guys behind the Great Taste Awards, the world's largest and most trusted food and drink certification scheme. Here we chat about how they are working to support independent retailers and food/drink producers, their prestigious World Cheese Awards which features cheeses from over 40 countries and 4,500 cheeses entered, the import...

In this episode, I am joined by Perry James Wakeman, Affineur of the Year, Cheese Judge and Chief of Cheese at Rennet & Rind. Tune in to get the latest slice of how we can select the best cheese pairings, why more people need to get behind British cheese makers, what goes into judging cheese and so much more.     You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_goldin...

Gary Jones is one of the most influential chefs of our time, from heading up the iconic kitchen at Le Manoir with Raymond Blac OBE, where they've retained two Micheline stars since 1981, to being a key figure in helping to champion young chefs.     In this episode, we sit down in Le Manoir's greenhouse to discuss his experience of working for Sir Richard Branson at his luxury private island, Necke...

In this special episode, I'm joined by Kim Waters, from the iconic Abergavenny Food Festival.   Here we chat about what to expect from this year's festival, the energy that live cooking demos bring, how Abergavenny is helping to shape the future of food, recipes and so much more. If you're heading to the festival this year – or are a lover of food festivals, then this episode is for you.     All a...

In this episode, I'm joined by my friends at buffalicious – a family farm producing ethical (and delicious) mozzarella, ice cream, meats, and raw milk. Here we chat about what it's like working with a herd of 250 water buffalo, their impressive mozzarella production, recipes, and lots more.     You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple f...

Here I'm excited to be joined by Sandy Booth from the incredible New Forest Fruit Company. These guys are doing incredible work to not only grow some of the best asparagus I've ever tasted but are also using natural methods to grow their produce. They're based in one of the best growing locations in the UK and here we delve into how they're making the most of this unique microclimate. Tune in to f...

Here I am joined by Michelin star chef and cookbook author Ollie Dabbous. In the latest episode we delve into how Ollie made a career from his passion for cooking, being starstruck by his favourite chefs, how he worked his way up in kitchens with his "nothing to lose" attitude, home cooking and so much more.     You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding...

In this latest episode, I am joined by my good friends Damian Clisby and Kiloran Buckler. Here we chat about how they moved from working at top London restaurants, Petersham Nurseries and Brat, to shepherding a flock of sheep in rural Wales. We discuss, a day-in-the-life of shepherding, how seasonal produce is different throughout the UK, eye-opening moments from living off the land, favourite rec...

In this extra special episode, we record live from the iconic Christchurch Food Festival, on the beautiful South Coast. Here I sit down with chefs, who some of you may recognise from previous episodes – BBQ legends Sam and Shauna and baker extraordinaire and total bread genius, Richard Bertinet.   I'm also joined by Philip Lowery, Founder and Director of Real Food Festival and one of the people wh...

I am delighted to sit down with the legendary José Pizarro, the man who many say is responsible for bringing true tapas to the UK. In this episode we delve into his career change from dentist to chef, his experience growing up on a Spanish farm, the exciting new hotel he has opened and what you can expect from dining at one of his iconic tapas restaurants.     You can follow host James Golding on...

In the first episode of our brand-new season, I am joined by the sensational Ulrika Jonsson. Not only is Ulrika a fantastic TV presenter but she is a passionate cook, gardener and MasterChef finalist. Here we chat about how she first fell in love with cooking, what it was like eating in the Big Brother House, favourite seasonal recipes and so much more.     You can follow host James Golding on Ins...

In our season one finale, I catch up with the incredible cookery book author and chef Lesley Waters. Here we chat about her time on Ready Steady Cook, why she loves cooking with the seasons, family favourite recipes and so much more.   You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for m...

In this episode I catch up with Patricia Trijbits, CEO and Founder of Where the pancakes are – one of the hottest and most popular pancake restaurants in London. Here we chat about toppings, our best secret tips to make the perfect batter and so much more to get you ready for Pancake Day.       You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple f...

In our first episode of 2022, I'm joined by one of Britain's most well-knows chefs, the incredible Brian Turner CBE. Here we chat about his time on Ready Steady Cook, how TV chefs have evolved, seasonal cooking and his surprise favourite foods.     You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/mapleca...

In our last episode of the year, I'm joined by Rob Corbett, Vintner, and owner at Castlewood Vineyard , a Devon-based, family vineyard specialising in low intervention and sustainable British wine.     In this episode we delve into the explosion of British wine, perfect wine parings and recipes, what to look out for when you are buying wine and the importance of buying local and from small produce...

In our latest episode, I'm joined by Paul Kelly, managing director and turkey farmer at the award-winning Kelly Turkeys.   Here we chat about everything you need to know before you prep and cook your turkey ahead of Christmas, how Henry VIII is responsible for bringing the turkey to the Christmas table and top recipes which use the whole bird and lots more. Trust me, if you aren't already excited...