Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

It’s an episode full of Highs and Lows as author, journalist and podcaster Dolly Alderton chooses her dream meal. This episodes comes with sparklers in it, like a Mayfair nightclub cocktail. Dolly Alderton’s debut novel ‘Ghosts’ is published on 15 Oct 2020. Buy it here Follow Dolly on Instagram and Twitter : @dollyalderton Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Pa...

He might not recognise his Island-mate, but British basketball superstar and ‘Love Island’ contestant Ovie Soko’s picking his dream meal this week. Let’s hope he doesn’t get pied. Ovie Soko’s book ‘You Are Dope’ is out now. Buy it here . Follow Ovie on Instagram and Twitter : @oviesoko Follow Griffin Frenchie on Instagram: @griffinfrenchie Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Production...

We give this episode… 10! ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ co-host Claudia Winkleman has booked a table this week, and she really knows her order. Goodbye, thanks for coming, night night. Claudia Winkleman’s book ‘Quite’ is available from 1st October. Buy it here . Follow Claudia on Twitter and Instagram @ClaudiaWinkle Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (ph...

It’s time to Wait and Feed as we welcome Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor – whose debut solo album ‘CMFT’ is released soon – to the dream restaurant. And, boy oh boy, is Ed a happy metalhead. Corey Taylor’s debut solo album ‘CMFT’ is released on 2nd October. Pre-order here . Follow Corey Taylor on Twitter: @CoreyTaylorRock Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul...

In what is surely to become a much-talked about Off Menu episode, US stand-up and Netflix star Anthony Jeselnik joins us in the dream restaurant and questions the Mash King’s authority. Oh and – obviously – this episode was recorded pre-pandemic. Watch Anthony Jeselnik’s latest Netflix special ‘ Fire in the Maternity Ward ’. Follow Anthony on Twitter: @anthonyjeselnik Recorded by Ben Williams and...

New York born stand-up, writer and actor Hari Kondabolu – who made the acclaimed documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’ – orders his dream meal this week on the Off Menu podcast with James Acaster and Eddie Bagel Lonely. Rent Hari’s documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’ on Amazon . Follow Hari on Twitter: @harikondabolu Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Artwor...

We’re cranking this episode up to 11 to welcome Michael McKean – star of ‘This Is Spinal Tap’, ‘A Mighty Wind’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ and all round comedy legend – into the dream restaurant. Watch Michael McKean in ‘Breeders’ on Sky One and NOW TV . Follow Michael McKean on Twitter: @MJMcKean Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and desi...

‘Almost Royal’s Poppy and Georgie are reunited! Ed’s former castmate and all-round ‘glutie cutie’ Amy Hoggart joins us in the dream restaurant – which, this week, is in New York City. Watch ‘It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart’ on TruTV Follow Amy Hoggart on Twitter: @amy_hoggart Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne...

Award-winning TV chef and ‘Great British Menu’ judge Andi Oliver makes an order at the dream restaurant and the Off Menu Cinematic Universe expands rapidly. So, what’s for dinner, mummy? (And, yes, she is Miquita Oliver’s mum.) Andi Oliver’s Wadadli Kitchen ‘One Love’ pop-up opens at the Clapton Country Club in London on 20th August 2020. More info at wadadlikitchen.com Watch ‘What’s For Dinner, M...

Star of her own BBC Two sitcom ‘Mandy’ and Philomena Cunk herself Diane Morgan joins us in the dream restaurant this week. We’re thrilled, but is she? Diane Morgan’s sitcom ‘Mandy’ starts on BBC Two, Thursday 13th August, 9.30pm, and will be on BBC iPlayer. Follow Diane on Twitter: @missdianemorgan Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography an...

The genie wants to know how to look good naked, so we’ve invited Gok Wan for a dinner party – and it really is a party. Gok Wan’s Easy Asian is on Mondays from 10th August, 8pm on Food Network and available on dplay Follow Gok Wan on Twitter: @therealgokwan Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations)....

Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla has booked a table in the dream restaurant this week. And, finally, James’s Diet Coke story gets an upgrade. Follow Aparna Nancherla on Twitter: @aparnapkin Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And...

Louis Theroux meets a genie and a maître d’ – now that’s a documentary we’d like to see. The filmmaker and author spends a weird weekend in the dream restaurant. Louis Theroux’s book ‘Gotta Get Theroux This’ is out now in paperback – buy it here Listen to Louis’s podcast, ‘Grounded with Louis Theroux’, on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts Follow Louis Theroux on Twitter...

The restaurant’s re-opened (with new Covid precautions) and the first guest of series 4 is Romesh Ranganathan! Romesh is in his garage, Ed's in his home and the genie’s in his lamp. Listen to Romesh’s podcast ‘ Hip Hop Saved My Life ’ on Acast Follow Romesh on Twitter and Instagram : @RomeshRanga Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and...

This restaurant’s a buffet, and we’re going up for a fourth helping. Series 4 starts Wednesday 15th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the final episode of the series, and what better for a season finale than our most prepared guest ever? Teri Hatcher – yes, Lois actual Lane and star of ‘Desperate Housewives’ – drops by the dream restaurant (/our Airbnb), orders her favourite meal and indulges Ed’s medieval chatter. Follow Teri Hatcher on Twitter @HatchingChange and Instagram @officialterhatcher Recorded and edited by Ben Wi...

Wonderful stand-up comedian and author Jen Brister joins us in the dream restaurant for the penultimate episode of series 3. Topics include Itsu orders, small plates etiquette and corn flower woes. Follow Jen Brister on Twitter: @JenBrister Buy Jen’s book ‘The Other Mother’ from Waterstones Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design...

We are not releasing an episode of Off Menu today. In solidarity with protestors worldwide and the Black Lives Matter movement, instead use the time you would spend listening to us to donate, support and get educated. Find resources, reading material and ways to donate at: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co theshowmustbepaused.com blacklivesmatter.com actblue.com/donate/bailfunds Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Comedian, Eton alumnus and water fanatic Ivo Graham joins us in the dream restaurant. (And there’s a special cameo from Edward Easton.) Follow Ivo Graham on Twitter: @ivograham Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And go to our websit...

It’s the most relaxed dream restaurant yet, as this week’s guest is Reggie Watts – comedian, musician and James Corden band leader. This episode was recorded on bean bags in Reggie’s LA studio. Watch Reggie Watts’ Netflix special ‘ Spatial ’. Follow Reggie on Twitter: @reggiewatts Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and...

Academy Award nominee Emily V Gordon – co-writer of ‘The Big Sick’ – joins us in the dream restaurant on her visit to London town. And she has a cracking celeb story. Watch ‘The Big Sick’ on Amazon Prime Video . Listen to Emily’s podcast ‘Staying In with Emily & Kumail’ on Stitcher , Apple Podcasts , Acast and Spotify . Follow Emily on Twitter: @emilyvgordon Recorded by Ben Williams and edited...

It’s another lockdown live-streamed episode, with guest Roisin Conaty! WARNING: the sound quality is terrible. If you watched the live-stream you’ll know that, technically, it was a disaster. We’ve tried our best. It’s a bonus episode! The live-stream was for the Cosmic Shambles Network’s Stay at Home Festival , which is raising money for artists who have had their entire livelihoods taken away by...

Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman drops by the dream restaurant and Ed and James are hoping they get called fat f**ks. Watch Susie Essman in Curb Your Enthusiasm on Sky Comedy and NOW TV. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram : @offmenuofficial. And...

Chef Simon Rogan – whose Lake District restaurant L’Enclume has two(!) Michelin stars – joins us in the dream restaurant this week. And the hangover trilogy is finally complete. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). For more info on Simon Rogan and his restaurants visit his website . Follow Simo...

The multitalented Jean Grae – NY-based musician, rapper, producer, actress – is this week’s guest. And there’s no real need for the dream restaurant, as Jean’s cooking everything. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions . Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Buy Jean Grae’s music on Bandcamp or listen on Spotify Follow Jean Grae on Twi...