Food Rebels

Guests Chef Calum and Katie Curtis from Dickinson & Morris join AJ in the studio this week to unveil their festive showstopper pork pie!   The perfect addition to your festive spread, these Dickinson & Morris pies are stunning with beautiful pastry work encasing a delicious pork filling. The three manage to find time in between sampling the pie to talk about what makes the perfect pork pie...

AJ and this week's guest presenter Christabel Cairns from the Guild of Fine Food are joined by two of the judges from the World Cheese Awards; The Cheese Explorer Emma Young and cheese writer and author Patrick McGuigan . They talk all things cheese, from the Guild of Fine Food's mammoth task of organising the World Cheese Awards featuring thousands of cheeses from all around the world, to why che...

In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ meets chef and author of Watt's Cooking, Jon Watts , and finds out how discovering a passion for food and cooking, while serving time as a young offender transformed his life.   Jon takes AJ through his remarkable journey of culinary redemption from completing his Duke of Edinburgh award scheme while in custody; to his first job in Jamie's Italian; to setting up...

In this episode of Food Rebels, our host AJ is joined by Guillaume Poncet, founder of Juno Bamboo Water . Guillaume worked in Asia in the finance sector and was inspired to create Juno Bamboo water by the many Japanese medicinal shops that included bamboo in different remedies.   AJ discovers that bamboo is packed with vitamins and minerals and provides many rejuvenating health benefits. The brand...

In this episode of Food Rebels, we're joined by Luke Underdown from Garage Coffee and Kate Ampomah from Eat and Mess . Both share their commitment to the concept of eating seasonally and understanding the nuanced qualities within each type of food.   Our guest presenter, Dhruv Baker , underscores the delicate balance of art and science in baking, as he explores the intricacies of their culinary ph...

In this episode of Food Rebels, AJ is joined again by Dhruv Baker , on a flavour odyssey with two rebels from Ujamaa Spice and SuperPlant , two extraordinary purveyors of flavour that packs a punch. Ujamaa Spice takes the spotlight with their real spices, each with a unique single origin, offering a sensory journey where aromas and flavours vary from one batch to the next. SuperPlant, on the other...

Get ready to be inspired to think differently about your food and its journey to your plate. AJ is joined by guest presenter and founder of Tempus Foods Dhruv Baker and guests, Icaopo and Vincenzo, from Smokin' Brothers . They talk all things smoked fish and cured meats. We learn about Vincenzo's unwavering determination to source only the best salmon and how they utilise all of the fish to make t...

Craig Sams , the original Food Rebel, has a wealth of tales to share, and we faced the impossible task of condensing them into a captivating 30-minute episode.   As we reach the 30th anniversary of the FairTrade mark, Craig reflects on the groundbreaking moment when Green & Black's chocolate became the very first to earn this prestigious designation, marking a pivotal milestone in the world of...

What does design, jam and vinegar have in common? On this episode, we meet Labaika Ashiru the new owner of Womersley Foods , and hear about his journey from corporate designer to owning a 40 year old business making Great Taste award-winning, artisan fruit and herb vinegars and jams. Host AJ Sharp and guest presenter Rebecca Woollard are really excited by all the different recipes they could inclu...

No really, how can you actually milk a pea? On this week’s episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp and Rebecca Woollard ask how can you milk a pea? They chat with the co-founders of The Good Pea Co. , Suhani Bhudia and Nikki Garg who share the story of their journey from mums to entrepreneurs. And we hear their plans for revolutionising the alternative milk industry with an allergen safe, high protein dr...

What does tomato leaf infused kombunca taste like? We discover in this week's episode, with Food Rebel's host AJ Sharp and guest presenter Rebecca Woollard as they dive into the drinks! But these are drinks with a difference. They discuss how to drink more water and what fig leaves do to kombucha. We hear about more about Kristal Baker's Great Taste award-winning range Luxwells , and Zak Tozer's i...

On this episode of Food Rebels, our host AJ Sharp is joined by our new guest presenter Rebecca Woollard , a food editor, writer, stylist and consultant. Together they get under the skin of the natural fruit snacking category with guests Dan Twiss from Soul Fruit and Laurie Fermor from Freddie's Farm .   The episode explores the art of snacking and what makes a satisfying snack. Both Soul Fruit and...

On this episode of Food Rebels, our host AJ Sharp is joined one final time by guest presenter Colin Mordi from Food Sauce Media as they chat with Toni Ehrnreich from Mallow & Marsh and Evie Waxman from D*mn Good about their devilish sides. From sampling their delicious sweet treats the chat turns to mental wellbeing and setting impossible standards for ourselves. Our guests are all in agreemen...

Join host AJ Sharp and guest presenter Colin Mordi from Food Sauce Media and 'get real fruity' with Ben Kaye from Well Fruited , as they peel away the misconceptions behind healthy drinks and get the juice on what it means to be a truly healthy 'fruit smoothie'. Ben gets to the core of his new 'Well Fruited' brand, diving into his deeper understanding of the transformational potential of truly hea...

Join host AJ Sharp and guest presenter Colin Mordi from Food Sauce Media on an episode of Food Rebels that celebrates the upleveling your of plant-based cuisine. In this enticing instalment, AJ and Colin are joined by two brilliant guests, Mitch Lee from Purezza and Karen Prado from Chimi Love , who are revolutionising the food industry with their exceptional creations. Mitch Lee, a vegan chef and...

Join host AJ Sharp and the guest presenter, Colin Mordi from Food Sauce Media , on an enlightening episode of Food Rebels called “Snacks with Attitude.” AJ and Colin engage in a captivating discussion with Rob Brice, the visionary founder of Crave , a vegan and free-from snack company. Rob Brice joins the show amidst a legal storm caused by some larger brands' objections to his daring and controve...

Get ready for a tantalizing episode of Food Rebels, as host AJ Sharp and the charismatic guest presenter, Suzy Pelta , lead you into a world of transatlantic culinary delights. In this captivating instalment, AJ and Suzy are joined by Charlie Philips of Morty & Bobs and Billy Eriksson of Brewing Brothers , as they share their unique stories of how their British-based businesses have been influ...

Join host AJ Sharp and guest presenter Suzy Pelta , on a heartwarming episode of Food Rebels. In this special instalment, AJ and Suzy meet dynamic father-daughter duo, Mike Woods and Danika Woods, from Just Love , a successful bakery brand dedicated to creating safe and delicious treats for individuals with allergies. Listen as Mike shares the inspiring story of how his love for his daughter and t...

Our host AJ and Suzy are be joined by expert guests Robin Longden from Rollagranola and Emilie Holmes from Good and Proper Tea . Discover the fascinating world of nootropic granola, as Robin shares how he has seamlessly blended the goodness of granola with the power of nootropics, enhancing focus, clarity, and overall well-being in every bite. Emilie Holmes takes us on a captivating journey into t...

Join host AJ Sharp and our wonderful guest presenter, Suzy Pelta , on an enlightening episode of Food Rebels. In this captivating instalment, AJ, Suzy, and their guest experts, Brad Vanstone of Willicroft and Joe Hill of One Planet Pizza , dive into the world of plant-based cuisine. Having been introduced in Amsterdam, Brad and Joe have forged a remarkable collaboration, united in their collective...