Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson

Mark Andrew

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elvis is in the Food Bytes building, or at least Mark Andrew - hands-down the best Elvis tribute artist going around - is. Mark is also a king of the ...

Stephanie Alexander

16 Apr 2026

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Stephanie Alexander AO is a national treasure, as is her famous book 'The Cook's Companion' (Penguin Books), which she has lovingly revised, renewed a...

Barry Creyton

09 Apr 2026

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Barry Creyton is a much-loved part of Australian television history, thanks to his very creative input into groundbreaking programs like The Mavis Bra...

Steve Liebmann

01 Apr 2026

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Steve Liebmann is a class act, something he showed radio and television audiences on a daily basis during a career in which he started as a fresh-face...

Scherri-Lee Biggs

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Scherri-Lee Biggs is a most interesting human being, with a rich and colourful story to tell - from her teenage modelling days to representing Austral...

Effie

19 Mar 2026

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She is a comedy goddess and a romance goddess, but is Effie a kitchen goddess? All will be revealed when everyone's favourite former hairdresser turne...

Elizabeth Hewson

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Hewson is a wearer of many aprons - home cook, recipe writer, columnist, wife, mother and author of the beautiful and practical new book 'Ho...

Danny McGinlay

05 Mar 2026

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You can't help but like Danny McGinlay. Not only is he funny, clever, smart (and punctual), he smells good - even on radio and podcasts. One of the ha...

Luke Darcy

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Darcy is a Western Bulldogs star in his own right and a former high profile media star to boot. These days though, it is being dad to the AFL's h...

Gerard Maguire

18 Feb 2026

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Gerard Maguire is an accomplished stage, film and television actor and writer now based in the USA, working mostly as a much in-demand voiceover artis...

Peter Fisher

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Fisher was part of one of Australia's most successful TV comedy shows. And even though Kingswood Country finished over 40 years ago, people stil...

Steph Hickey

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In her competitive days as an Australian Olympic snowboarder, Steph Hickey was accustomed to speeding across the snow at 60kph risking life and limb i...

Melinda Schneider

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Melinda Schneider is one classy performer and her legion of fans has been waiting a decade for an album of original songs by Australia's country music...

Andrew Daddo

22 Jan 2026

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The title of Andrew Daddo's latest book could well describe the man himself. The book is called Bitza. Andrew's done bitza television, radio, films, t...

Lord Ian Botham OBE

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It is our pleasure and privilege to have one of the greatest cricketers of all time on the first proper episode for 2026, and 'proper' is the correct ...

Best of 2025 Number 2

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As we sharpen our Ginsus in preparation for a slashing start to the new year, here we take a brief moment to reflect on some of the incredible people ...

Best of 2025 Volume One

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the curtain closes on 2025, a chance to revisit some of the fabulous people we have had on the show this year - and it's a goody bag of guests to d...

Brendan Pang

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If, like us, you are about to Ho Ho Ho into a food-filled Christmas, have we got some helpful hints to share thanks to our guest this week, Brendan Pa...

Justine Schofield

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Justine Schofield is one of those people who has the rare gift of being able to light up a room with her presence, so it is little wonder she has gone...

John Silvester

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Silvester is an award-winning journalist, author and multi media presenter who has brought the biggest crime stories of our generation to readers...

Silvie Paladino

03 Dec 2025

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Silvie Paladino's name is synonymous with Christmas and Carols by Candlelight and she certainly brings the joy and spirit of the festive season to the...

Shane Delia

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Restaurateur, author, chef and seasoned television presenter Shane Delia returns to Food Bytes to tell us about his latest adventure, a six part serie...

Sandy Gore

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Acclaimed Australian actor Sandy Gore has graced our screens, stages and airwaves for many years in a stunning career that continues today.  Whet...

George Donikian

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

George Donikian is a uniquely talented man who has packed a lot into his 50 year media career, as you will discover in this week's episode. George's c...

Swanee

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Swanee has been belting out rock classics since he was a wee laddie growing up in Glasgow. As an elder of the hit making Swan/Barnes gene pool, Swanee...

Simon O'Donnell

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simon O'Donnell has quite the CV. Former Australian cricket champion, St. Kilda footballer, multi-media personality and leading racehorse owner and br...

Helen Goh

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internationally acclaimed chef Helen Goh brings knowledge, expertise, some out-of-the-baking-tray thinking and her wordly charm to this episode of Foo...

Adam Treloar

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar is a keen foodie and as you will discover, he is as dextrous in the kitchen as he has been on the footy field over ...

Alison Arngrim

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Little House on the Prairie was a worldwide television phenomenon and its stars became household names. Think Michael Landon, Melissa Gilbert and our ...

Ian Rawlings

02 Oct 2025

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Back in the day, our guest this week Ian Rawlings played Australian television's most notorious bad boy come playboy Wayne Hamilton in the long-runnin...

Kerri Pottharst

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week really is one of the Golden Girls of Australian sport, and 25 years after her nation-stopping performance, we are delighted to hav...

Paul Salmon

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's footy finals time and with the AFL Grand Final just days away now, Paul Salmon - a man who is no stranger to that big stage - joins us this week....

P J Lane

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Like his famous father Don, P J Lane is the complete entertainment package and then some. Actor, singer, dancer and former pro basketballer, P J joins...

Tom Burlinson

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When he is not belting out Frank Sinatra tunes on stage around the concert halls of Australia, Tom Burlinson is being stopped on the street by Aussies...

Osher Günsberg

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Osher Günsberg is a man of many and varied talents but does he dazzle in the kitchen the way he has on radio and television for the last few deca...

Annette Allison OAM

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Annette Allison brought the sunshine of Brisbane to the television screens of Melbourne and beyond in a career than spanned decades and many and varie...

Rachel Khoo

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Khoo is one of the stars of The Great Australian Bake Off and as the new season drops on Binge, the effervescent, world-renowned global culinar...

Matthew Richardson

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Richardson is one of footy's most likeable characters. After a stellar AFL career with the Tigers, he has transitioned into one of the most po...

Tammin Sursok

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, producer, podcaster, mum, wife and juggler of many roles is Tammin Sursok. We are delighted that Tammin joins us this week with tales of her li...

Tobie Puttock

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity chef, author and a man who has travelled the world plying his trade, Tobie Puttock is our guest this week and the kitchen is a space that br...

Stephen Comey

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Stephen Comey, one of the heart throbs of eighties television in Australia when he starred as Kevin Palmer in the long running ...

Titus O'Reily

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Titus O'Reily is full of it, in the nicest possible way. When it comes to colourful stories from the wacky world of sport, Titus is the man with a tre...

Craig Bennett

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to great stories about the biggest stars in the entertainment world, Craig Bennett is a veritable goldmine. But not only is Craig one of...

Dr. Joanna McMillan

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Joanna McMillan is a PHD qualified nutritional scientist, dietician and heath and wellbeing expert, but the self-confessed science nerd is a breath...

Analiese Gregory

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Analiese Gregory is living the dream - her dream - and it involves many personal and professional challenges that most of us would baulk at. When we f...

Steph De Sousa

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You will meet few people with a greater passion for food, cooking, shopping and sharing than our guest this week, social media sensation Steph De Sous...

Matt Tilley

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Big Freeze 11 time and CEO of Fight MND Matt Tilley is our special guest this week. Matt was the king of Melbourne's FM breakfast timeslot not th...

Adriano Zumbo

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Such is his popularity, dessert maestro Adriano Zumbo pops up everywhere from The Cook Up with Adam Liaw on SBS to MasterChef, and we are delighted to...

Jane Caro

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What an absolute treat it is to have author and high-profile social commentator Jane Caro as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Wi...

Simon Beasley

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the VFL days of old to the confectionery aisle at ALDI, Bulldogs legend Simon Beasley takes us on a nostalgic (and very sweet) journey in the lat...

Russell Hitchcock

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For fifty years, the songs of Air Supply have been a part of the soundtrack of our lives. On the eve of their Australian tour to mark this incredible ...

Sooshi Mango

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The men behind the phenomenon that is Sooshi Mango join us this week on Food Bytes. Joe, Carlo and Andrew have been cutting a comedy swathe across Aus...

John Bertrand AO

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia II crossing the line to win the America's Cup more than 40 years ago is one of the most memorable moments in our country's history and one m...

Muriel Cooper

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a groundbreaking broadcaster, Muriel Cooper called a spade a spade and now, in her new life as a psychologist and author, she has appropriately cal...

Marion Grasby

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Busy wife, mum and renowned foodie favourite Marion Grasby is our delightful guest on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast this week. Marion is...

Matt Moran

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Moran is one of Australia's most instantly recognisable and successful chefs, with a string of popular restaurants and a constantly packed media ...

Paul Dimattina

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Dimattina has never been afraid to get his hands dirty, either in the kitchen or on the footy field. Growing up in a family ensconced in both hos...

Virginia Trioli

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Virginia Trioli is a formidable presence. A skilled broadcaster and award-winning journalist who’s held Prime Ministers to account and had count...

Bronson Garlick

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the 2025 NRL season not long underway, we have a very fitting guest on this week’s podcast: Melbourne Storm hooker Bronson Garlick. In a fu...

Jess Eva

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Eva is a dynamo who gives everything a go, as we have all seen with her appearances on The Block, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and Studio 1...

Brian Canham

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get down, get funky and get ready to revisit the 80s, because our special guest on the Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson podcast this week is none other...

John Waters

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Waters is one of the best known faces and voices in Australian entertainment, thanks to his incredible and varied body of work over decades. His ...

Tim Lai - Gogglebox Australia

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting on the couch, eating snacks, watching TV and sharing opinions about the latest programs is exactly what Tim Lai is really good at. Aren't we a...

Merv Hughes

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australian cricket royalty, raconteur, ice cream lover and passionate fisherman: We catch up with the great Merv Hughes in this week’s ep of the...

Rebecca Maddern

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She’s hosted The Footy Show, co-hosted Australian Ninja Warrior and presented on Weekend Today. Now, Rebecca Maddern is loving life as Seven New...

Anne Charleston

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know and love her for her role as Madge Bishop on the long-running Australian TV series Neighbours and this week, we’re delighted to welcome ...

Curtis Stone

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He’s the most down-to-earth bloke you’re ever likely to meet, and we are delighted to launch into 2025 with high profile TV chef Curtis St...

Erik Thomson

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Thomson has been a well known and well loved face on our television screens and is currently playing Scrooge in the production of A Christmas Car...

George Calombaris

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For more than a decade George Calombaris was part of MasterChef, one of the most groundbreaking television shows of our generation. George became a ho...

Tom Richards

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Richards starred in some of the most popular television programs of the last 50 years, and we mean STARRED. As David Palmer in Sons and Daughters,...

Duncan Welgemoed

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Duncan Welgemoed has been variously described as part mythical beast, part troublemaker and part conversation starter. The part they left out was that...

Hamish Macdonald

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Award winning journalist Hamish Macdonald takes time out from his hectic schedule of television, radio and podcast hosting to share his passion for co...

Joe Camilleri

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Camilleri is an Australian music icon but do you know what sweet treat he hides in his glovebox? What animal he was petrified of as a kid? How the...

Jenni Baird

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of Australia's favourite actors Jenni Baird is our special guest this week. Jenni is currently being seen in the ABC series Plum, playing Dana Han...

Jo Beth Taylor

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are delighted to have Jo Beth Taylor join us on Food Bytes this week. Back home now in Perth, Jo Beth reveals what she's up to these days and share...

Sally Capp

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh and refreshed from her terms as the 104th Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp shares the highs and lows of her time at Town Hall plus some behin...

Darren Purchese

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pastry chef extraordinaire Darren Purchese returns to Food Bytes after five years and he has lost none of his zest for cooking and life. Darren is a c...

Dilruk Jayasinha

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We love him in Utopia. We can’t get enough of him on the stand-up circuit. Now, we’re delighted to have award winning actor and comedian Dilruk Ja...

Laurie and Emma Lawrence

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer should bring hot fun in the sunshine and lazy days by the pool, but it can also mean tragedy. Our guests this week are doing their best to make...

Les Gock

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hush was one of the most popular and colourful bands of the seventies and Les Gock was the band's rock god lead guitarist. We relive the songs, the hi...

Bruce Eva

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You could not find a more fitting guest for this time of year as footy finals fever hits us all. Bruce Eva shares his passion for sport and commentati...

Ann Peacock

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The wonderfully engaging Ann Peacock joins us this week for a rare insight into her life and her kitchen, and what a treat it is. Ann has some refresh...

Stephen Quartermain

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quarters is back. Stephen Quartermain - our very first Food Bytes guest - returns, and we find out what, if anything, has changed in his life. A keen ...

Zoe Bingley-Pullin

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe Bingley-Pullin is as vibrant as the food she brings to the table as a nutritionist, chef, TV presenter, wife and mother and now author of the new ...

Wendy Stapleton

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a wonderful dose of Australian music nostalgia as pop/rock singer-songwriter Wendy Stapleton joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this wee...

Steph Tisdell

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

She’s one of Australia’s brightest comedy stars, and we’re thrilled to have Steph Tisdell join us on the Food Bytes podcast this week. Steph tho...

Major Brendan Nottle

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army, Major Brendan Nottle has dedicated over twenty years of his life to working with the most vulnerable memb...

Mark Fine

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not only has Mark Fine has built a loyal following of sports fans through his SEN show Finey’s Final Siren, he also happens to run one of Melbourne’...

Grant Dodwell

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He was known and loved by a generation for his role as Dr Simon Bowen on A Country Practice, and we’re delighted to say Grant Dodwell is our special...

Anthony Brandon Wong

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The new season of The Twelve has hit our TV screens, and we are delighted to have one of its stars – Anthony Brandon Wong – join us on the Food By...

Lorena Novoa

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a wonderful dose of nostalgia for you, with former Young Talent Timer Lorena Novoa our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As w...

James Webb

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Webb LITERALLY eats for Australia. He’s the #1 competitive eater in the country and he’s our incredible guest on the Food Bytes podcast this...

Ken Hunter

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The word ‘legend’ gets bandied around a lot these days, but former footy superstar Ken Hunter most certainly IS a bona fide legend, and he’s our...

Michelle Ford

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the lead up to the Paris Games, Olympic gold medallist Michelle Ford joins us on the Food Bytes podcast this week for a fascinating chat about the ...

Bianca Dye

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TV and radio favourite Bianca Dye takes centre stage on the Food Bytes podcast this week, in one of the funniest, most insightful and honest conversat...

Kaarle McCulloch

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Less than two months out from the Paris Olympics, former world champion cyclist Kaarle McCulloch is our very fitting guest on the Food Bytes podcast t...

Poh Ling Yeow

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How lucky are we to have Poh Ling Yeow as our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week? One of the original contestants on the very first ser...

Ross Greenwood

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Greenwood is a very familiar face on our TV screens and he just happens to be our special guest on the Food Bytes podcast this week. As Sky News ...

Ann-Maree Biggar

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ann-Maree Biggar was – and as far as we’re concerned, still is – a superstar. She is also one of the warmest, most down to earth and funniest gu...

Wendy Moore

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Moore is loving life as one of the hosts of Foxtel’s hit series Selling Houses Australia, and this week she’s our special guest on the Food ...