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.

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Shakespeare Creative

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Arts

Podcast website

shakespearecreative.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Paul’s weekend food tour, Top 5 beer moments & Bombay Mix 20.04.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul returns to Tuddenham Mill, Royal Oak at Whatcote, Angel in Suffolk, Toffs in Solihull, Si’s Top 5 Beer (moments) and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The GQ’s, Midsummer House, Cygnet at The Swann & Top 5 Crisps 13.04.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Gordon at the GQ’s, Midsummer House, The Cygnet at The Swan, Paul’s Top 5 Crisps, Google London HQ and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Brooklyn Beckham’s Cork, Crisps, Merch & First Jobs 06.04.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Brooklyn Beckham cooking corks, Crisps, Carter’s, new merchandise, first jobs and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michelin Awards, Tattoos & Fast Food 30.03.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Michelin Awards, Tattoos, Fast Food, Ben Foster and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Power cuts, Anniversaries, dirty spoons & robot waiters 23.03.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Power cuts, Salt’s 6 year Anniversary, Dirty spoons, robot waiters and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kitchen wounds, un-sanitary guests, crabs and more Michelin predictions 16.03.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Kitchen wounds, un-sanitary guests, Paul and Simon’s big night in, crabs, photo shoots and more Michelin predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelin Star Predictions, Coffee & Clarkson’s Farm 09.03.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Michelin Star Predictions, Caffè Nero & Starbucks expansions, Listener correspondence, Clarkson’s Farm and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sushi, wine tasting, swear jars and drains 02.03.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Sushi, Wine tasting, Swear Jars, humbling jobs and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“When in Rome,” Paul’s culinary trek and Pancake Day! 23.02.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul heads to Rome to eat and drink everything in sight, Pancake Day and the best toppings and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pasta deep dive, Valentine’s Day and cooking spoons 16.02.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Valentine’s Day, Pasta deep dive, Cooking spoons and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirty Dancing with Tom Brown, Gary Usher's £19.95 burger + listener's questions! 09.02.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Gary Usher’s £19.95 burger, Dinner at Fallow, listener questions, cowboy stories, and chewing the industry fat. Plus, Paul and Tom Brown go Dirty Dancing. Learn more about your ad choices....

Tik Tok trolls, Tomato Carbonara and the new Boiling Point new series 02.02.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The New York Time and tomato carbonara, Paul’s Tik Tok trolls, cooking rice perfectly, the new Boiling Point series with Stephen Graham and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your...

Bad press, Sartoria, Italian cuisine and rhubarb 26.01.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: BBC and Guardian articles that slammed the kitchen environment, lunch and Sartoria, Italian cuisine and Rhubarb (the early year saviour). Plus chewing the industry fat. Learn more about yo...

Breakfast Caviar, Pasta Water and the Energy Crisis 19.01.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Caviar for breakfast, pasta water, energy crisis, media hype, flatbreads and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Menu (Film), Noma, Dry January and Straws 12.01.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: New film -The Menu (starring Ralph Fiennes & Anya Taylor-Joy), Noma closing til 2025, single use plastics, dry January and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

New Year, new weekly podcast! 05.01.2023

Each week, Paul Foster (Michelin Star Chef) and Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster/ producer) catch up for coffee at Paul’s Michelin Star Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Christmas in the industry, Thai food, batches vs rolls, Paul’s new toy and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series 4, Ep 8 - Adam Woodyatt 16.06.2022

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by gin maker, celebrity Masterchef contestant and actor, who arguably plays one of the most famous characters on UK television (Ian Beale), Adam Woodyatt. On today’s episode: Food in all facets of Adam’s life, from the set of Eastenders to the I’m a Celeb castle. Motor homes, food festivals PLUS Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take awa...

Series 4, Ep 7 - Nathan Davies 09.06.2022

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Head Chef and Owner of SY23 in Aberystwyth and 2022 GBM banquet finalist, Mr Nathan Davies. On today’s episode: Refurbs and restarts, cooking over flames and what makes the perfect BBQ, Nathan’s Great British Menu triumph at the 2022 banquet PLUS, as per - Boiling Point & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne...

Series 4, Ep 6 - James Golding 02.06.2022

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined Group Chef Director at The Pig Hotels, and Sunday Brunch regular, Mr James Golding. On today’s episode: Foraging, hunting and preparing animals, judging food competitions PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight.s Nightcap....

Series 4, Ep 5 - Lee Westcott 19.05.2022

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Starred Chef, Lee Westcott. On today’s episode: Staffing issues in the industry, Lee & Paul’s trip to Mexico, Lee’s plans for 2022 PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not visit their website ...

Series 4, Ep 4 - Elly Wentworth 12.05.2022

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined Head Chef at The Angel in Dartmouth and Masterchef the Professionals finalist, Elly Wentworth. On today’s episode: The future of food, Masterchef the Professionals PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us with tonight's Nightcap. Why not...

Series 4, Ep 3 - Ben Foster 05.05.2022

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Watford & England Goalkeeper, YouTube and arguably the nation’s most famous amateur cyclist (… and former chef at Cafe Rouge) Ben Foster. On today’s episode: Footballers and their diets. Tips and bonuses in football and in restaurants PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. T...

Series 4, Ep 2 - Tom Booton 28.04.2022

Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by the youngest head chef in the history of The Grill at the Dorchester and The Chef to Watch Winner at the National Restaurant Awards 2021, it’s Tom Booton. On today’s episode: The history of The Dorchester, being a young chef, restaurant mark-ups, Salt Bae’s receipt PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks...

Series 4, Ep 1 - Glynn Purnell 22.04.2022

We are back for a brand new series! Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Chef and Brummie legend, Glynn Purnell. On today’s episode: The Birmingham food scene through the years, Glynn’s new venture in Henley-in-Arden PLUS your listener questions! As per - Boiling Point, Cowboy stories & home-cooking hacks & myths for you to take away. Thanks again to Gusbourne for providing us...

The Nightcap - Ask Us Anything 14 (May 13th 2021) 13.05.2021

Paul and Simon answer all your q's you've been sending in. All bases covered - Tricking kids into eating healthy food, best cookbooks, drugs in the kitchen, getting your head out of work, crumpets and more cereal chat. Keep them coming, as there will be more Ask Us Anything episodes coming in the future too. @TheNightcap_pod on Insta, Twitter, Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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