Crazy Sexy Food

Tom Parker Bowles: Inside Royal Christmas & a Life in Food

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re celebrating Christmas – with a twist! I’m joined by the wonderful and charismatic food writer, Tom Parker Bowles. Some may know ...

Sadie Frost: The Truth About Fame, Britpop & Finding Herself Again

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Sadie Frost for this week’s episode! Sadie is an actor, producer, director, fashion designer and now a qualified yoga teacher. Makin...

Amanda Cronin: RHOLDN Fame, Privacy & Her Most British Habit Ever!

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by my dear friend and star of The Real Housewives of London, Amanda Cronin! I’ve known Amanda for about 15 years now and seeing h...

Sian Welby: It Took Me Eight Years To Make It And Achieve My Dreams!

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined this week by the gorgeous Sian Welby. She’s the host of the Capital Radio Breakfast Show, appears regularly on This Morning, and is a r...

Fatima Whitbread: From Abandoned Baby to World Champion

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined but one of the most inspirational women I’ve ever met; Fatima Whitbread. As an Olympic javelin champion, and world record hol...

Jussie Smollett: I Can’t Think About Those Who Don’t Believe Me

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by Jussie Smollett; actor, singer and all-around creative soul. Jussie is no stranger to the spotlight, since his first big br...

Helen Goh: The Psychology of Baking and Connection

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gorgeous Helen Goh joins me this week on the sofa. As the pastry recipe developer extraordinaire, and long time member of the Ottolenghi family, H...

Alfie Boe: From Fixing Cars to Winning a Tony

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by one of the greatest voices this country has produced, Alfie Boe! As one of Britain’s most celebrated tenors, his career ha...

Laurie Woolever: 'I know what Anthony Bourdain was really like!'

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by Laurie Woolever. You may not recognise her by name but you’ll definitely know the man she worked for! None other than Anth...

Michel Roux Jr: 'My father was ferocious with me in the kitchen!'

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have culinary royalty on the podcast! Michel Roux Jr popped round for a cup of coffee and a chat. Coming from such a prestigious family d...

Estelle: 'Meeting Kanye West in a chicken shop changed my life!'

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pinch me! I cannot believe Estelle came to my home, sat on my sofa and spent some time chatting all about life with little old me! I was – and still...

Emily English: 'I was told to lose weight!'

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back and welcome to Season 12 of the Crazy Sexy Food podcast! I took a little break this year to focus on other exciting parts of the brand, b...

Crazy Sexy Food Season 12 Trailer

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It feels good to be back! You're in for a treat this season. From leading global chefs, actors, musicians - and a few special surprises, Season 12...

Double Dipping with... Bettina Campolucci Bordi

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m double dipping with Bettina Campolucci Bordi. Since she came on the podcast back in 2020, we’ve remained firm friends. Just shows you th...

Double Dipping with... José Pizarro

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m double dipping with Jose Pizarro. As the godfather of Spanish cooking in the UK, it may come as a surprise that he very nearly became a de...

Double Dipping with... Francesco Mazzei

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m double dipping with Francesco Mazzei. Considered one of the most renowned Italian chefs in the UK, he champions the cuisine of Southern It...

Double Dipping with... Sami Tamimi

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m double dipping with Sami Tamimi. As the co-founder of Ottolenghi, he has helped bring Middle Eastern food to homes around the world, chang...

Double Dipping with... Honey & Co

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m double dipping with, Sarit and Itamar, the husband and wife duo behind one of my longstanding favourite spots, Honey & Co. They joined...

Double Dipping with... Gizzi Erskine

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined by the beauty that is Gizzi Erskine! Gizzi has been in the industry for years and she’s not just looks – but also substance! She train...

Double Dipping with... Pierre Koffmann

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by the godfather of French cooking. Pierre Koffmann is chef royalty in my eyes. His career spans over six decades and some of the b...

Double Dipping with... Lauren Mahon

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Lauren Mahon; a dear friend of mine. We recorded in season 3(!), I didn’t know her then and off the back of the original episode, we...

Double Dipping with... Lorraine Candy

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I’m joined by Lorraine Candy, the former editor-in-chief of ELLE, Sunday Times Style and Cosmopolitan. She’s an award winning jour...

Double Dipping with... Mark Wogan

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I’m joined by Mark Wogan. He’s the brains behind one of my favourite pizza joints, Homeslice. He’s the host of the Spooning with...

Double Dipping with... Asma Khan

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by the formidable woman that is Asma Khan. Asma was the first British chef to appear on Netflix’s Chef’s Table and has been at the fo...

Double Dipping with... Richard Young

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Double Dipping! A new show featuring all my favourite guests from my chart topping podcast, BEFORE we started filming it. I'm sitting o...

Season 11: Episode 10: Special Episode with Teardrop Hotels

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is not only the tenth and final episode of the season (sad times!!) but it’s a special episode, recorded all the way from Sri Lanka!! I was ki...

Season 11: Episode 09: Calum Harris

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by cheeky chap, Calum Harris, this week who popped over to talk all things vegan, why he turned vegan, why he isn’t preachy about being...

Season 11: Episode 08: Candice Brown

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by Candice Brown, the winner and star from The Great British Bake Off, pub landlady of The Greenman in Eversholt, charity campa...

Season 11: Episode 07: Poppy O'Toole

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve finally got Poppy on the sofa! This week I’m joined by the Potato Queen herself, Poppy Cooks aka Poppy O’Toole. The social media sensation ...

Season 11: Episode 06: Theo Randall

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by one of the best chefs of our generation, Theo Randall. As the chef proprietor at Theo Randall at the InterContinental in London,...

Season 11: Episode 05: Jon Watts

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week comes one of the most inspirational stories you will hear. I’m joined by Jon Watts, who, at the age of 18 found himself in prison. During ...

Season 11: Episode 04: Amanda Ross

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by a woman I’ve admired for years. Amanda Ross is the founder – alongside her husband – of Cactus TV, the production comp...

Season 11: Episode 03: Raymond Blanc

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It would have to take a special someone for me to bring the crew out of London, away from the set, to film an episode. And Raymond Blanc is indeed tha...

Season 11: Episode 02: Tasha Ghouri

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode two! I’m joined by Tasha Ghouri this week, the star of Love Island and this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Tasha is a real force...

Season 11: Episode 01: Andi Peters

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She’s baaaackk!!! It was a long time coming but I am finally here, on your airwaves with a bumper SEASON 11! I cannot believe how far I have come an...

Crazy Sexy Food Season 11 Trailer

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Season 11! Let's go!

Season 10: Episode 06: Camilla Kerslake & Chris Robshaw

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the season finale, I had to get my favourite couple on! Camilla Kerslake and Chris Robshaw are the perfect mix of fun, cheeky, talented and inspir...

Season 10: Episode 05: Candice Brathwaite

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TW: Conversations about birth trauma and eating disorders feature in this episode.   Candice Brathwaite is a force to be reckoned with and so it was ...

Season 10: Episode 04: Captain Sandy Yawn

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have the Queen of the Seas, the star of Bravo’s Below Deck, Captain Sandy Yawn! I’m still pinching myself that I got to chat with her ...

Season 10: Episode 03: Claude Bosi

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by Michelin starred chef, Claude Bosi. Fresh off of gaining yet another star, he comes over the the Four Seasons Hotel for brea...

Season 10: Episode 02: Lady Leshurr

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What an action packed episode I have for you this week! The Queen of British rap, Lady Leshurr joins me to talk all about her Kittitian heritage, why ...

Season 10: Episode 01: Prue Leith

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am back!!! It only took a year but I am here, live and direct, Season 10 baby! I am so incredibly excited to be back on the airwaves giving you that...

Special Episode! Busted

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am so, so, so excited to bring you this SPECIAL EPISODE with the one and only Busted!! Just as they prep for their upcoming tour, and on the week of...

Season 9: Episode 10: Chantelle Nicholson

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the FINALE!!!! Season 9 is a wrap! And what a season it’s been. I wanted to finish strong and get my lovely friend, Chef Chantelle Nicholson ...

Season 9: Episode 09: Zak Abel

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a breath of fresh air to have Zak Abel join me on this week’s episode. Fresh off the stage from performing at the King’s Coronation concert...

Season 9: Episode 08: Calum Franklin

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am overjoyed to have Calum Franklin on this podcast this week! For those not in the food world, you may not know him by name but you may have been l...

Season 9: Episode 07: Paul Ainsworth

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m joined by one of the nicest men in the game, Mr Paul Ainsworth. The Michelin starred chef owns No6 Padstow in Cornwall amongst a pleth...

Season 9: Episode 06: Anna Friel & Gracie Friel *100th Special Episode!!*

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today calls for a celebration! Today marks the 100th episode!!!! I cannot believe we have some so far!  It only felt right to get a fabulous guest, ...

Season 9: Episode 05: Avelino

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am delighted to introduce rapper and musician, Avelino, to the Crazy Sexy Food house this week! Born in Angola and raised in Tottenham, Avelino’s ...

Season 9: Episode 04: Gennaro Contaldo

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have a true Italian food maestro, Gennaro Contaldo. He’s been on our screens, pairing up with his late, dear friend and another Italian ...

Season 9: Episode 03: Ivan Orkin

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, New York is in the house!!! I have the King of the Slurp, Ivan Orkin, over to chat all things ramen, Japan, Chef’s Table and what a prope...

Season 9: Episode 02: Paul McKenna

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am so excited to have Paul McKenna on the podcast! The worldwide renowned, celebrity hypnotist is known for helping some of the most succe...

Season 9: Episode 01: Nancy Silverton

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Crazy Sexy Food podcast SEASON 9!!! I cannot believe we’re into the 9th season, and I’m back bigger and better than ever. Wha...

Season 8: Episode 10: Ronni Ancona

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by one of the funniest women alive, Ronni Ancona. Best known for her time on the BBC’s The Big Impression starring alongside A...

Season 8: Episode 09: Paul Feig

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am finally joined by Hollywood royalty!! It only took 8 seasons to get there! Paul Feig popped over for a chat, and a couple cocktails to talk all a...

Season 8: Episode 08: Olia Hercules & Alissa Timoshkina of #CookForUkraine

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am incredibly honoured to bring you a very special episode this week. I’d like to highlight that this is a very emotional and sensitive conversati...

Season 8: Episode 07: Clare Smyth

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the powerhouse that is Clare Smyth MBE, joins me in my humble kitchen to talk all about being a Michelin starred chef, running 2 restaurants...

Season 8: Episode 06: Lerato

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lerato Umah-Shaylor joins me to talk all about the beauty of African cooking. Her new cookbook, Africana, takes us on a journey from north ...

Season 8: Episode 05: Maimie McCoy

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a gorgeous woman Maimie McCoy is! The British actress came over for a chat about her childhood growing up in a restaurant in Yorkshire, her nosta...

Season 8: Episode 04: Ainsley Harriott

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for SUCH a treat this week my lovely listeners. The OG TV chef, the king of the cooking show, Ainsley Harriott joined me at the kitchen tab...

Season 8: Episode 03: Amanda Wakeley

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by the wonderful Amanda Wakeley! The fashion designer is known the world over for her clean and glamourous signature style. She ...

Season 8: Episode 02: Lorraine Copes

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to introduce you to Lorraine Copes, the founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality. BIH is a non-profit organisation set up to advance racial...

Season 8: Episode 01: Melanie Blatt

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back for Season 8!! I cannot believe we’re here already and I have one of the best line ups for you this season. I am kicking things off with ...

Season 7: Episode 12: Susan Young

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To commemorate the Season 7 finale, I have my mum, Susan Young, on!! You are in for such a treat to get to meet the woman who has inspired me, fed me ...

Season 7: Episode 11: Chris Baber

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I met Chris Baber over food - of course - at an amazing party at Nobu full of the best canapes! We positioned ourselves right by the kitchen doors –...

Season 7: Episode 10: Sabrina Ghayour

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve followed Sabrina Ghayour’s career for a while now, and so it was a huge pleasure to finally have her on the podcast.She’s just launched her...

Season 7: Episode 09: Glyn Fussell

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am so happy I have finally met the man himself, Glyn Fussell. And he came to my house. And he loves my granola!The LGBTQ+ trailblazer joined me to t...

Season 7: Episode 08: Clodagh McKenna

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clodagh McKenna oozes the most joyful energy, she has the perfect sultry Irish accent, and she came with a signed cookbook for me. What more could you...

Season 7: Episode 07: Jo Malone CBE

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every now and again I sit down with someone who has a profound effect on me. Jo Malone is one of those people. As the founder of Jo Malone London and ...

Season 7: Episode 06: Ken Hom

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with one of my childhood culinary heroes (and my dad’s!), Ken Hom. He recorded from his gorgeous house in France, where he splits his tim...

Season 7: Episode 05: Asma Khan

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What an honour to have Asma Khan on this week’s podcast. The star – and only British and female chef to be featured on Chef’s Table on...

Season 7: Episode 04: Eric Lanlard

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I absolutely loved sitting down with my good friend, Eric Lanlard, the French pâtissier extraordinaire. We recorded from his baking school in South W...

Season 7: Episode 03: Shiza Shahid

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a pleasure to host Shiza Shahid at my home, the co-founder and owner of Our Place – the cookware brand taking the world by storm.But Our Plac...

Season 7: Episode 02: Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Richard Jones

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What better way to bring in episode 2 than with my first ever couple! And they’re not just any couple… Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones are t...

Season 7: Episode 01: Grace Dent

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’M BACKKKK!!!!! And it feels so good! Thank you for sticking around this long! How are we onto Season 7 already?!I thought I’d treat you all and ...

Crazy Sexy Food X Taste Special Series: DJ BBQ

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve come to the fourth and final instalment of the CSF X Taste Special Series! It’s been so wonderful sitting down with some of the amazing chef...

Crazy Sexy Food X Taste Special Series: Santo Remedio

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by Edson Diaz-Fuentes and his wife Natalie Feary, the duo behind Santo Remedio. The Mexican restaurants, found in London Bridge ...

Crazy Sexy Food X Taste Special Series: Genevieve Taylor

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Genevieve Taylor is a trooper! She had an injured leg but still went ahead with this recording, opting to lie horizontally throughout the entire episo...

Crazy Sexy Food X Taste Special Series: Vivek Singh

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to be partnering with Taste of London Festival as their official podcast this year!For the month run up to this year’s festival (15-...

Season 6: Episode 12: Judy Joo

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I can’t believe we’ve come to the end of Season 6! Thank you again for joining me on this incredible journey, continuously supporting and listenin...

Season 6: Episode 11: Rosemary Shrager

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a character Rosemary Shrager is! Be prepared to laugh your way through this episode with her infectious laugh and wonderful sense of humour!She t...

Season 6: Episode 10: Jack Savoretti

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a charming chap musician Jack Savoretti is! It had been a long time coming but we finally sat down to talk all about his Italian heritage, childh...

Season 6: Episode 09: Shivi Ramoutar LIVE

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I invite you to listen in on the live recording from my first LIVE event at White City House in London, with the gorgeous Shivi Ramoutar. Fo...

Season 6: Episode 08: Nobu Matsuhisa

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I started Crazy Sexy Food, I wrote a list of dream guests I’d love to have on. If you’d seen it, you would have laughed and told me “Yeah R...

Season 6: Episode 07: Crystelle Pereira

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crystelle Pereira is the rising star we all need to know about. If you’re an avid GBBO then you’ll know exactly who she is! Not only is she m...

Season 6: Episode 06: Lawrence Okolie

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am FINALLY joined by my first world champion boxer this week! Lawrence Okolie sat down with me just after retaining his WBO Cruiserweight title (wel...

Season 6: Episode 05: Martin Kemp

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have a true showbiz superstar joining me, Mr Martin Kemp! He’s done it all; music, TV, film and even GBBO!He popped over and talked all ...

Season 6: Episode 04: Marcus Wareing

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was an absolute honour (and somewhat nerve wracking) to have Marcus Wareing join me in my kitchen for a chat this week.He came in, saw my stew bubb...

Season 6: Episode 03: Adjoa Andoh

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It had been a long time coming to get this brilliant woman onto the podcast, and we finally did it after months of planning!Adjoa Andoh has been on ou...

Season 6: Episode 02: Five

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What a special episode this was, getting to sit down with one of my favourite childhood boybands, Five! They’re back with a new album after 20 years...

Season 6: Episode 01: Jason Bell - SUPER BOWL SPECIAL!

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’m back! Season 6 is here!!! I am soooo excited to be back on the airwaves doing what I love. This season is going to be so much fun, I hope you en...

Season 5: Episode 11: Francesco Mazzei

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I hate goodbyes!! What a season it’s been, thank you so much for continuing to support and listen to the podcast; I can’t tell you how much joy do...

Season 5: Episode 10: Omid Djalili

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is why I LOVE DOING A PODCAST! I have never met Omid Djalili before and within the first few seconds, I found out he knew my Iranian grandfather ...

Season 5: Episode 09: MØ

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I am joined by the delightful MØ – the Danish singer/songwriter behind some of the hugest tunes namely Lean On featuring Major Lazer and ...

Season 5: Episode 08: Bradley Simmonds

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had to take one for the team this week! I had the gorgeous Bradley Simmonds over to my house, fully clothed (boo) and we bond over football, how to ...

Season 5: Episode 07: Lily Jones

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have the “sweetest” guest for you this week! Lily Jones aka Lily Vanilli is the lady behind your favourite cakes, and now hosts the delectable h...

Season 5: Episode 06: Marco Pierre White

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a biggie!! All cards on the table, the question sheets have been ripped up. I went up to The Rudloe Arms and spent a day with the man, the myt...

Season 5: Episode 05: Remi Nicole

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the lovely Remi Nicole joins me, at my house, for a good ol’ chinwag! The musician and screenwriter is back in London after 10 years in LA...

Season 5: Episode 04: Pierre Koffmann

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I think my time with Pierre Koffmann has to be up there with some of the pinch me moments of my career. It’s fair to say that he is a living legend ...

Season 5: Episode 03: Dan Saladino

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Saladino is one of those rare gems you meet who really change your outlook on life. The journalist and broadcaster, best known for fronting BBC Ra...