Breaking Bread Podcast
Breaking Bread Birmingham
Welcome to Breaking Bread Birmingham, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of our beloved city. We are your hosts, Liam and Carl, two food-obsessed friends on a mission to uncover the hidden gems, culinary wonders, and untold stories that make Birmingham’s food scene genuinely exceptional. So join us on this mouthwatering adventure as we explore the city’s food scene, share inspiring stories, and champion Birmingham as a culinary destination worth celebrating.
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Jun 12, 2026
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Episodes
August Round Up The Food Blog You Can Listen To 23.08.2019 59:16
HELLO EVERYONE, Welcome to Augusts episode of Breaking Bread Podcast. Like most episodes we start by going through what Carl has been cooking. Not so much this month due to the amount we have been dining out. We discuss some amazing restaurants including Follium, Bonehead, Early Bird Bakery and plenty more. We finish the episode by answering some fans questions and recommending a recipe to try at...
Crazy Gin How To Take A Drunken Idea Into Production 09.08.2019 1:55:50
Welcome to the latest episode of the Breaking Bread Podcast with Carl & Liam. This week we sit down for a great chat with Lassi based Crazy Gin creators Paramjit & Bruce. They talk us through their story and their inspiration for taking an Indian British fusion upbringing and distilling it into a gin. From a drunken night in with some rubbish chicken tikka to road trips across country beco...
The Food Blog People Listen To, July 19.07.2019 1:11:03
HELLO FOODIES , Welcome to July's episode of Breaking Bread Podcast, the podcast people listen to. This week Carl and i are talking about all the yummy things we (Carl) have been cooking and the cookbooks that have inspired us. Booze is a big part of this episode as Carl runs through cocktails he is experimenting with and craft beers that have got him raving. Most of which at the moment come from...
Chef Ben Taylor Little Blackwood 05.07.2019 50:25
HELLO FOODIES, This week we are Breaking Bread With Head Chef & owner of one of our favourite restaurants at the moment, Little Blackwood Moseley. We start the episode off by going through Bens work history, places he has trained at, and how working in hotel kitchens is so different to working in a normal restaurant and changes dramatically again, when you own your own restaurant....
Beer Central Festival 2019 We Are Beer & Digbrew 28.06.2019 42:39
HELLO FOODIES, Welcome to a very special bonus episode. We have a cracking chat with Beer Central Festival organiser Greg and Digbrew owner Oli and their head brewer Donncha. Beer Central Festival is only 1 WEEK AWAY. It is a brand new exciting two day beer festival, you hear all about it in the episode. It's a great episode and i'm mega excited for the festival. There are still tickets available,...
Good Places To Eat In Birmingham June Round up 17.06.2019 1:09:47
HELLO FOODIES, Carl and I are back again this week. We start by talking about some of the delicious meals Carl has been cooking at home. He tells us about the cook books hes using most at the moment. Before we get on to quite a long chat about booze. Carl talks us through some of his favourites and we discuss our recent recording with the amazing people at Crazy Gin. We finish by talki...
Good Places To Eat In Birmingham June 16.06.2019 2:56
HELLO FOODIES , Carl and I are back again this week. We start by talking about some of the delicious meals Carl has been cooking at home. He tells us about the cook books hes using most at the moment. Before we get on to quite a long chat about booze. Carl talks us through some of his favourites and we discuss our recent recording with the amazing people at Crazy Gin. We finish by tal...
Head Chef In A Modern Michelin Starred Kitchen, What's It Really Like. With Purnells Head Chef Luke Butcher 03.06.2019 51:02
HELLO FOODIES, Welcome to Episode 15 of The Breaking Bread Podcast. This week we are breaking bread with chef Luke Butcher. Head chef at one of the most iconic restaurants in Birmingham, Purnells. A Michelin starred fine dining restaurant owned by celebrity chef Glyn Purnell. Luke takes us through his career from his first job as a potwash in Adlard's to working under Infamous Tom Kerridge a...
Head Chef In A Modern Michelin Starred Kitchen, Whats It Really Like With Purnells Head Chef Luke Butcher 01.06.2019 2:17
HELLO FOODIES, Welcome to the preview for Episode 14 of The Breaking Bread Podcast. This week we are breaking bread with chef Luke Butcher. Head chef at one of the most iconic restaurants in Birmingham, Purnells. A Michelin starred fine dining restaurant owned by celebrity chef Glyn Purnell. Luke takes us through his career from his first job as a potwash in Adlard's to working under Infamous Tom...
It's Sunday Roast, But Not As You Know it. A Weekend Feast At Lasan 20.05.2019 56:12
HELLO FOODIES , Carl and I are back again this week. We start by talking about some of the delicious meals Carl has been cooking at home. Not as much home cooked food this week, as we have been eating out lots lately. One of the meals we had was at Lasan in the Jewellery Quarter. They have launched a brand new weekend feast menu and we were kindly invited to try it. Lasan Social...
It's Sunday Roast, But Not As You Know It. A Weekend Feast At Lasan Preview 18.05.2019 2:28
HELLO FOODIES , Carl and I are back again this week. We start by talking about some of the delicious meals Carl has been cooking at home. Not as much home cooked food this week, as we have been eating out lots lately. One of the meals we had was at Lasan in the Jewellery Quarter. They have launched a brand new weekend feast menu and we were kindly invited to try it. Full E...
Is Natural Wine All That? Is Vegetarian & Vegan Wine Really The Next Big THING? Is Non Alcohol Wine Any Good? All About Wine With Wine Expert Chris Connolly 06.05.2019 32:44
HELLO FOODIES, this week we are Breaking Bread with wine expert and wine merchant Chris Connolly. Chris owns two shops, one on Dovehouse Parade in Solihull, another one in the centre of Birmingham. The one in town has an amazing and popular wine bar inside it, called Arch 13. Connollys take pride in offering exciting wines and spirits from all over the world, and are known for their friendl...
Is Natural Wine All That? Is Vegetarian & Vegan Wine Really The Next Big THING? Is Non Alcohol Wine Any Good? All About Wine With Wine Expert Chris Connolly Preview 04.05.2019 2:28
HELLO FOODIES, this is a preview of our next episode which is coming out Monday. An episode where we are Breaking Bread with wine expert and wine merchant Chris Connolly. Chris owns two shops, one on Dovehouse Parade in Solihull, another one in the centre of Birmingham. The one in town has an amazing and popular wine bar inside it, called Arch 13. Connollys take pride in offering exciting wines an...
Have we ever told you about the covered wagon!? No cowboys plenty, of Indian. 22.04.2019 56:53
HELLO FOODIES , This week me and Carl are back!! Its been a hot minute since we got to sit down and talk about food in this amazing city of ours. We kick off by chatting about some of Carl's amazing homecooking, you may have seen his beef wellington on Instagram. Then we go through a number of subjects including our recent recordings with chef Ben Taylor from little Blackwood and with P...
Have we ever told you about the covered wagon!? No cowboys plenty, of Indian. 19.04.2019 2:10
HELLO FOODIES , This is a bitesize preview of our episode. This week me and Carl are back!! Its been a hot minute since we got to sit down and talk about food in this amazing city of ours. We kick off by chatting about some of Carl's amazing homecooking, you may have seen his beef wellington on Instagram. Then we go through a number of subjects including our recent recordi...
Talking All Things Chocolate In The Heart Of Birmingham, Not A Drum Playing Gorilla In Sight 08.04.2019 34:17
HELLO FOODIES, This episode we are breaking bread with Maninder, head chocolatier from the fantastic The Chocolate Quarter in The Jewellery Quarter. A haven for chocolate lovers, with their hand crafted chocolates and their very popular bean to bar chocolate experiences. A recent change to school curriculum, means that kids need to learn all about the Biology, Economics, Cultivation, Ethics...
Talking All Things Chocolate In The Heart Of Birmingham, Not A Drum Playing Gorilla In Sight 06.04.2019 1:59
HELLO FOODIES, This is a preview of this Mondays episode. An episode where we are breaking bread with Maninder, head chocolatier from the fantastic The Chocolate Quarter in The Jewellery Quarter. A haven for chocolate lovers, with their hand crafted chocolates and their very popular bean to bar chocolate experiences. A recent change to school curriculum, means that kids need to...
Designing Restaurants, Creating Brands & Celebrating Space With Mel From Spencer Swinden Design 25.03.2019 46:48
HELLO FOODIES, This episode we are breaking bread with the wonderful Mel from Spencer Swinden Design - Interior Architecture and Design We started this podcast to bring conversations with people from all over the hospitality industry. So we are very excited to bring you this great chat with Mel. Spencer Swinden Design have worked on some of our favourite bars and restaurants including The P...
Designing Restaurants, Creating Brands & Celebrating Space With Mel From Spencer Swinden Design 23.03.2019 2:28
HELLO FOODIES, This Mondays episode we are breaking bread with the wonderful Mel from Spencer Swinden Design - Interior Architecture and Design We started this podcast to bring conversations with people from all over the hospitallity industry. So we are very excited to bring you this great chat with Mel. Spencer Swinden Design have worked on some of our favourite bars and restaurants including The...
From The Silver Screen To Birmingham's Great Western Arcade This Is More Than Porridge, This Is Morridge. 11.03.2019 59:19
HELLO FOODIES , This weeks episode brings our amazing chat with the bubbly and talented Naomi Morris. The Birmingham foodie entrepreneur turned her porridge trike university dream in to a reality. After various appearances at streetfood festivals and markets selling her unique wholesome porridge creations, such as the very delicious arancini she makes using special cut oats inst...
From The Silver Screen To Birmingham's Great Western Arcade This Is More Than Porridge, This Is Morridge. 08.03.2019 2:34
HELLO FOODIES, This is a preview of our amazing chat with the bubbly and talented Naomi Morris. The Birmingham foodie entrepreneur turned her porridge trike university dream in to a reality. After various appearances at streetfood festivals and markets selling her unique wholesome porridge creations, such as the very delicious arancini she makes using special cut oats instead of...
Ep.8 Little Blackwood, A Little Gem In The Heart Of Moseley 25.02.2019 50:56
HELLO FOODIES, Welcome to episode 8 of the Breaking Bread Podcast. In this episode, me and Carl have a good ole chat about everything food. About some of the yummy looking food Carl's been cooking, and what cookbooks we are loving. We go through the exciting new things coming up in Birmingham, and Carl shares his feelings on Alexa. The second half of this episode, Carl and i tell you all about our...
Ep.8 Little Gem In The Heart Of Moseley PREVIEW 23.02.2019 2:04
HELLO FOODIES, This is a preview of our episode which will be released Monday 25th February. Me and Carl have a good old natter about great food we've eaten and cooked and have a little chat about any up and coming events or announcements from the hospitality world in Birmingham. We also give a breakdown of our recent visit to Little Blackwood in Moseley. music is- 12 Months by [frien...
Ep.7 Literally Breaking Bread, with bread Baker Seb, from bakery On The Bread Line 11.02.2019 33:45
HELLO FOODIES, This episode I have a chat with massively talented, great guy Sebastian Clough. Sebastian is a Baker and owner of Four Oaks bakery Onthebreadline. The bakery creates quality handcrafted baked goodies and breads. An interesting chat where we discuss taking a talent and skill, and turning it into a business. Unfortunately when we organised a date to sit down a...
Ep.7 Literally Breaking Bread, with Baker Seb from On The Bread Line preview 07.02.2019 2:28
HELLO FOODIES, This is a tasty bitesize preview of my chat with the hugely talented, great guy Sebastian Clough. Sebastian is a Baker and owner of Four Oaks bakery Onthebreadline. The bakery creates quality handcrafted baked goodies and breads. An interesting chat where we discuss taking a talent and skill, and turning it into a business. Full episode will be released monday 11t...
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