Shakespeare Creative

The Nightcap

Arts EN ↓ 227 episodes

Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

Author

Shakespeare Creative

Category

Arts

Podcast website

shakespearecreative.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

How to make the perfect gravy for Christmas Day 19.12.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to make the perfect gravy for Christmas Day. Duck, Pigs in Blankets, Gail’s Mince Pies, Chocolate Boxes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to cook the perfect Roast Potatoes for Christmas Day 12.12.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook the perfect Roast Potatoes for Christmas Day. Simon’s trip to Padstow, Parsnips, mince pies, German markets, moving house and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to cook perfect Beef for Christmas Day 05.12.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook perfect Beef for Christmas Day. Yorkshire Puddings, Beef Wellington, Tinsel, Best Christmas foods and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to cook the perfect Turkey for Christmas 28.11.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook the perfect turkey for Christmas, best food and drink pairings and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opera Cakes, Soups & weird food combos 21.11.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Great British Bake Off Semi Finals, Opera Cakes, Fruity Entremet, Soups, Rotting Beef, weird food combos and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Devonshire, 70’s desserts & the Christmas buzz 14.11.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul has lunch at The Devonshire, 70’s desserts on Great British Bake Off, Traitors Board Game, Panettone, Christmas buzz and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Customer Pet Peeves, Great British Bake Off & Fireworks 07.11.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Great British Bake Off, sauces in restaurants, Chelsea Buns, fireworks, plumbers, customer pet peeves and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pumpkin dishes, Pastries & Minimum Wages 31.10.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Pumpkin dishes, best pastries, Michelin Awards move to Scotland, minimum wage increase, weaning and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul’s trip to Venice, Listener Q’s & Fish Dishes 24.10.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s trip to Venice with Unox, listener Q’s, fish dishes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Purnell's, Dinner at Sat's, Cold cuts & Cars 17.10.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Purnell’s closes its doors, Paul eats at Sat Bains’, cold cuts, cars and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cycle Challenge Recap, Weaning & Veggies 10.10.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul recaps his epic London to Paris Cycle Challenge in aid of Farm Africa, Simon on weaning his son, Top 5 vegetables and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of Paul's Cycle Challenge 25.09.2024

Quick update Episode! Si and Paul catch-up on Tuesday 24th Sept, the night before Paul sets off on an epic London to Paris Cycle challenge, raising money for Farm Africa. The boys chat snacks, Pizza Hut, pace setting and GBBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul's Cycle Challenge & All Inclusive Hotels 19.09.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s prepping for his cycle from London to Paris, in aid of Farm Africa. Plus, all inclusive hotels and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Feastival 2024, Sharp's & Unwritten kitchen rules 29.08.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Big Feastival 2024, Sharp’s Silent Bistro, Shaun of the Dead, Unwritten Kitchen rules and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener Q&A Special! 22.08.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: A Listener Q&A Special! The boys tackle, ideal guests, new restaurants they want to try, ick-factors, pet peeves, home comforts, broccoli stalks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sardine Factory, Affogatos, & best soft drinks 15.08.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Sardine Factory, crabbing, affogatos, tomatoes, riots, Big Feastival smoking stage, soft drinks and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Chef of the Year deep dive, The Bear Series 3 & Nuts 25.07.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: National Chef of the Year deep dive, competition in the kitchen, The Bear, nuts and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dishoom, The Tawny & Best Summer Dishes 18.07.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Eshaan Akbar’s Hands Down Launch, Dishoom, DK Oyster in Mykonos, The Tawny, Best Summer Dishes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cateys 2024, rogue food combos & James Martin shoutout 11.07.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Cateys 2024, Judging “Menu of the Year,” rogue food combos, James Martin shoutout, Yorkshire puddings, baked beans and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 5, Bonus Ep 9 - Eshaan Akbar 04.07.2024

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by comedian, writer, actor and Celebrity Masterchef contestant, Eshaan Akbar. On this episode: Eshaan’s relationship with food and the influence of his Mum on his passion for cooking, Celebrity Masterchef, similarities between being a stand-up and being a chef and how we can get culturally diverse food into our school canteens. Tonight’s episode was accompa...

Series 5, Ep 8 - Sonal Clare 27.06.2024

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by GQ Sommelier of the Year, Sonal Clare. On this episode: Our first ever sommelier guest, wine tasting, life at Purnell’s, The Wilderness, front of house vs kitchen staff and how to get the next generation into the hospitality industry. Tonight’s episode was beautifully paired with Ridgeview’s Sparkling Red Reserve. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooki...

Series 5, Ep 7 - Andrew Sheridan & Sam Morgan 19.06.2024

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Andrew Sheridan & Sam Morgan. On this episode: The business of setting up a restaurant, how to grow a group of restaurants and what meals do you have on your weekly rotation? Tonight’s episode washed down with beautiful bottle of Ridgeview’s Rosé de Noirs 2018. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some cook bo...

Series 5, Ep 6 - Adam Smith 13.06.2024

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of Woven at Coworth Park, Adam Smith. On this episode: Woven, The Ritz, French cooking and the classics and tricks to get your kids to eat healthy food. Tonight’s episode was accompanied by a stunning drop of Ridgeview’s 2018 Blanc de Blancs. Also, as per - Boiling Point, home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away and some co...

Developing your palette, stock making & Top 5 cheeses 06.06.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Developing your palette, bay leaves, stock making, Top 5 cheeses and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coffee subscriptions, School Dinner & Mince Dishes 31.05.2024

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Coffee subscriptions, school dinners, best mince dishes, Greek yoghurt and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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