Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Will Arnett

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant’s back in business for series 15, and our first booking is comedy royalty, Emmy-nominated actor, superstar podcaster and star o...

Series 15 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 21st January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of 2025: Part 2

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part two of the Best Of episodes, we’ve been expecting you for some time… This half contains the 'toilet humour' section.Off Menu is no...

Best of 2025: Part 1

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re at the tail end of 2025, and it’s time for the first half of our most delicious clips of the year. Remember when we had Robert De Niro on th...

Kate Winslet (Christmas Special)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar-winning acting royalty Kate Winslet joins us for a Christmas Special in the Dream Restaurant. But can James keep his Eternal Sunshine questions ...

Chris McCausland (Christmas Special)

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yuletide is here, and joining us for our first festive special is stand-up superstar and ‘Strictly’ champ Chris McCausland. ChrisMcCausland. Chris...

John Early

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last episode of series 15, and who better to round off the series than US comedy superstar and actor – star of ‘Search Party’, ‘30 ...

Kunal Nayyar

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kunal Nayyar – star of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and new movie ‘Christmas Karma’ – has a table booked this week. But is he drinking water or v...

Joy Crookes

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury Prize and Brit Award-nominated singer-songwriter Joy Crookes is in the Dream Restaurant this week. But can she make Ed and James understand th...

Elle Fanning

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Elle Fanning – star of ‘The Great’, ‘Super 8’ and the new ‘Predator: Badlands’ movie – is this w...

Lucia Keskin (Chi With A C)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bafta-winning comedian, actor and internet sensation Lucia Keskin – aka Chi with a C – is this week’s dream diner. And is this the quietest gues...

Ian Smith

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, Northern News podcaster and lead in 2010 sitcom ‘Popatron’, Ian Smith has a table booked this week. But...

Jen Brister (Tasting Menu)

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another Tasting Menu episode, and this time stand-up, activist and original cheeseboard-picker Jen Brister returns for a hellish menu.Jen Brist...

Gillian Anderson

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back in National Tredge territory with multi-award winning actor, ‘Sex Education’ and ‘The X Files’ star and soft drinks entrepreneur ...

Greg James

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Radio 1 DJ Greg James is this week’s dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. And James calls in to the radio…Greg James’s book ‘All the Best for ...

Rhys James

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Top stand-up, ‘Mock the Week’ regular and Ed’s unofficial little brother, Rhys James is this week’s guest diner. And he’s invented a dessert...

Nina Conti

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti is in the Dream Restaurant this week. And Ed and James do their usual monkeying around.Nina Conti ...

Mawaan Rizwan

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mawaan Rizwan – ‘Taskmaster’ runner-runner-up and Bafta-winning star and creator of BBC Three’s ‘Juice’ – is this week’s diner, and he...

Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy)

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week. Something for the weekend.The Divine Comedy’s new album...

Marian Keyes

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Internationally bestselling Irish author Marian Keyes – co-host of Radio 4’s ‘Now You’re Asking’ – is this week’s dream diner. And she’...

Will Sharpe

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bafta-award winning actor and writer Will Sharpe – star of ‘The White Lotus’, ‘A Real Pain’ and Lena Dunham’s new show ‘Too Much’ – ...

Jonny Pelham

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Superb stand-up and ‘Live at the Apollo’ star Jonny Pelham is this week’s guest diner. And, of course, we ask him about his gang-member past… ...

Stevie Martin

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Taskmaster’ alumnus, Nobody Panic podcaster and multimedia stand-up Stevie Martin has a reservation this week. But can she pick a side dish? Stev...

Sharon Wanjohi

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fast-rising stand-up Sharon Wanjohi joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But, uh oh, she’s scraped her knee! Sharon Wanjohi is at the Edinbur...

Ben Schwartz

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Actor-comedian – star of ‘Parks and Rec’, ‘The Afterparty’ and voice of Sonic the Hedgehog – Ben Schwartz has a table booked this week. Pl...

Ep 300: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie AJ Odudu)

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re 300! What a way to start the new series than with a special milestone episode where, once again, the (dining) tables are turned and Ed and Jam...

Series 14 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 16th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 299: Katherine Parkinson (Live in London)

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our final b-b-b-b-bonus live episode from the London Palladium, with special guest Katherine Parkinson – star of ‘Rivals’, ‘The IT Crow...

Ep 298: James Norton (in partnership with Dexcom)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a special bonus episode in partnership with Dexcom, we welcome BAFTA-nominated actor, ‘Happy Valley’ star and Dexcom ambassador James Norton to...

Ep 297: Joanne McNally

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode of the series, stand-up, podcaster, Taskmaster star and self-proclaimed Pinotphile – Joanne McNally – joins us in the Dream Re...

Ep 296: Self Esteem (Live in London)

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s b-b-b-b-bonus time, with a live episode from our London Palladium run, with very special guest, pop royalty Self Esteem – aka Rebecca Lucy Ta...

Ep 295: George Egg

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian, chef and the Snack Hacker himself, George Egg, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And James has an announcement. George Egg’s boo...

Ep 294: Carey Mulligan

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan – star of Tim Key and Tom Basden’s ‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ – is this week’s dream guest. But...

Ep 293: Stacey Dooley

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presenter, author and actor Stacey Dooley has a booking this week, and she’s expecting fuss, fuss, fuss. Stacey Dooley’s new book ‘Dear Minnie’...

Ep 292: Dermot O'Leary

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

World’s Greatest Hugger, Dermot O'Leary, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week and reveals Nicole Scherzinger’s after-dinner tipple.Dermot O'...

Ep 291: Julian Clary (Live in London)

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with another b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our West End run in March this year. And our special guest is Palladium royalty and ‘Taskmaster...

Ep 290: Daisy Ridley

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The force is strong with this week’s guest, as ‘Star Wars’ actor and star of James’s favourite film ‘Cleaner’ Daisy Ridley joins us in the...

Ep 289: Jeff Goldblum

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Global treasure and Hollywood icon Jeff Goldblum joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. But the food will need to be served quickly… Jeff Goldb...

Ep 288: Bridget Christie (Tasting Menu)

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our second Tasting Menu episode, ‘Taskmaster’ star and writer/star of ‘The Change’, Bridget Christie, returns for a surprise set of dream d...

Ep 287: Santiago Lastra

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mexican-born Michelin-starred chef Santiago Lastra – whose restaurants include KOL and Fonda – orders his dream meal this week. Now, where did we ...

Ep 286: Rhod Gilbert (Live in London)

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our first b-b-b-b-bonus episode from our live residency at the London Palladium. And first up in the Dream Restaurant is superb stand-up and Ja...

Ep 285: Sally Phillips

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Smack the Pony’, ‘I’m Alan Partridge’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Sally Phillips is this week’s diner, and she’s going foraging. Sally Ph...

Ep 284: Meera Sodha

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Superb chef, food writer and author (including one of Off Menu’s favourite cookbooks, ‘East’) Meera Sodha joins us for a Dream Restaurant bookin...

Ep 283: Antoni Porowski

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski joins us at the Dream Restaurant this week. We hope there’s enough room on the table… ‘No Taste Like Home with ...

Ep 282: Ellie Taylor

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ellie Taylor – ‘Ted Lasso’ star, ‘Strictly’ contestant and superb stand-up – has a booking this week. Shout out to Theresa’s broccoli pa...

Ep 281: David Tennant

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Tennant Does a Podcast With… Ed and James! The ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Rivals’ star has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant this week, an...

Ep 280: Robert De Niro

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We can’t quite believe this either. Acting royalty Robert De Niro visits the Dream Restaurant this week. Or, more accurately, the Dream Restaurant v...

Ep 279: Stephen Graham

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, one of our most requested guests – multi-Bafta-nominated actor Stephen Graham – visits the Dream Restaurant. Will James put his money whe...

Ep 278: John Kearns (Tasting Menu)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an Off Menu first, we invite a previous guest back to the Dream Restaurant. But they’re not choosing their meal – they’re being served anothe...

Ep 277: Mo Gilligan

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s that behind the mask? It’s Mo Gilligan! ‘The Lateish Show’ host and superstar stand-up joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week.Mo Gil...

Ep 276: Emily Campbell

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Team GB’s Emily Campbell – double Olympic medalist and four-time European weightlifting champion – has a table booked this week.Emily Campbell c...

Ep 275: Harris Dickinson

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant has opened its doors for series 13, and our first guest of 2025 is Bafta-nominated actor and star of ‘Babygirl’ and ‘Triang...

Series 13 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant opens for bookings on Wednesday 22nd January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of 2024: Live

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We couldn’t forget we released a whole live tour’s worth of episodes this year, could we? Here are our favourite clips for first time taking our m...

Best of 2024: Part 2

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the second half of our favourite clips of the year. If Cannibalism needs to be a trigger warning, then consider yourself warned. Off Menu is a ...

Best of 2024: Part 1

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another year at the Dream Restaurant comes to an end. Here’s part one of the most delicious clips from 2024. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by ...

Ep 274: Andy Zaltzman (Christmas Special)

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us for a Christmas Special second helping is ‘Taskmaster’ champion and ‘The Bugle’ podcast, Andy Zaltzman.Andy Zaltzman is on tour now...

Ep 273: Rose Matafeo (Christmas Special)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry festivities! We’re back with our first Christmas special, and our very special guest diner is NZ comedian and ‘Junior Taskmaster’ host, Ro...

Ep 272: Derren Brown

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who could’ve predicted that, for the final episode of the series, we’d have Derren Brown in the Dream Restaurant? Oh… Derren Brown is on tour in...

Ep 271: Olga Koch

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russian-British stand-up, podcaster and Writer’s Guild Award winner Olga Koch has a table booked this week. Let’s hope she doesn’t eat too many ...

Ep 270: Sebastian Stan

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The MCU’s Winter Solider – and star of ‘A Different Man” and ‘The Apprentice’ – Sebastian Stan is this week’s dream diner. But we bett...

Ep 269: Robert Popper

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedy royalty Robert Popper – ‘Friday Night Dinner’ creator and author of ‘The Timewaster Letters’ – dines with us this week. And he’s ...

Ep 268: Jessica Hynes

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome Bafta-winning actor and writer and ‘Spaced’ star Jessica Hynes to the Dream Restaurant this week, and she welcomes us to her restaurant...

Ep 267: Danny Dyer

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Royal descendent Danny Dyer has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week, in what must be the sweariest Off Menu yet.Disclaimer: once again, w...

Ep 266: Ella Purnell

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Fallout’ and ‘Yellowjackets’ star Ella Purnell plays the Off Menu game this week. It’s always the quiet ones… Ella Purnell stars in Sky O...

Ep 265: Rick Astley

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rickrolling into the Dream Restaurant this week is British pop royalty, Rick Astley. We Never thought this would happen. Rick Astley’s autobiography...

Ep 264: Rukmini Iyer

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rukmini Iyer – author of the best-selling ‘Roasting Tin’ cookbooks – is this week’s dream diner. Do we finally get an answer to 'what do I d...

Ep 263: Josh Widdicombe

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After nearly 6 years of Off Menu, we finally welcome friend, stand-up and podcast royalty Josh Widdicombe to the Dream Restaurant. And he‘s got a bo...

Ep 262: Joe Locke

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Heartstopper’ star Joe Locke has a booking this week. We didn’t actually have any tables available, but then Lisa Fox got in touch and we found...

Ep 261: Natalie Cassidy

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘EastEnders’ (and ‘Springleaf: The Audio Sitcom’) star Natalie Cassidy is this week’s dream diner. And maybe James is getting a part in the ...

Ep 260: Rachel Stevens

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There ain’t no party like an Off Menu party. S Club’s Rachel Stevens joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week, and we finally find out what the ...

Ep 259: Will Ospreay

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AEW wrestler Will Ospreay is this week’s dining guest, and he’s impressed by Ed (and James’s) wrestling experience. But can he help with James’...

Ep 258: Phil Dunster

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Lasso’s Jamie Tartt (doo-doo-da-doo-da-doo), Phil Dunster, introduces some new vocabulary to the Dream Restaurant this week. And don’t forget,...

Ep 257: Amy Annette

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Superb stand-up, writer and podcaster Amy Annette – who, already, is frequently mentioned on Off Menu – is this week’s guest. Remember: always o...

Ep 256: Hammed Animashaun

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Black Ops’ star and BAFTA-nominated actor Hammed Animashaun has a booking this week. But will Colonel Sanders and Mr Kipling be dining with him? ...

Ep 255: Saoirse-Monica Jackson

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Derry Girls’ and ‘The Decameron’ star Saoirse-Monica Jackson joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we’re all getting Nike ticks s...

Ep 254: Michelle de Swarte

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Model-turned-stand-up comic Michelle de Swarte is this week’s guest diner. And Ed and James are amazed to find out she doesn’t know a childhood so...

Ep 253: Sophie Willan

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant is taking bookings for its 12th series, and our first diner is ‘Taskmaster’ and ‘Alma’s Not Normal’ star Sophie Willan....

Series 12 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bookings for the Dream Restaurant’s 12th season start on Wed 10th July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 252: Jason Mantzoukas

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Jason Mantzoukas finishes up series 11. And half of his meal is lurking in th...

Ep 251: Helen Skelton

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TV presenter, author and Strictly contestant Helen Skelton takes on her next challenge: ordering her Off Menu menu in the Dream Restaurant. Helen Skel...

Ep 250: Patti Harrison

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US stand-up and ‘I Think You Should Leave’ star Patti Harrison is this week’s dream dinner guest. She arrived so early her table wasn’t ready ...

Ep 249: Rhys Nicholson

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Drag Race Down Under’ judge and ‘Taskmaster Australia’ star Rhys Nicholson is our guest diner this week. And they’ve brought along their pa...

Ep 248: Huge Davies

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and podcaster Huge Davies brings disturbing news. Another great episode of Off Menu with Ed Gamble and The Boy. Listen to Huge Davies’s pod...

Ep 247: Ardal O’Hanlon (Live in Dublin)

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final b-b-b-b-bonus episode from the live tour and what better way to end than with Irish comedy god and ‘Father Ted’ star Ardal O’Ha...

Ep 246: Karan Gokani

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Co-founder of Hoppers restaurants Karan Gokani has a table booked this week, and he’s bringing along Edward Stephenson Jamison Gamble as h...

Ep 245: Tommy Tiernan (Live in Dublin)

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Irish comedy icon Tommy Tiernan joins us for night one in Dublin. And, no, this episode hasn’t been edited much. Tommy Tiernan is on tour now with ‘...

Ep 244: Sara Barron

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Superb stand-up and podcaster Sara Barron has a reservation this week. And did you know her brother is a babe? Listen to Sara’s podcast ‘They Like...

Ep 243: Joe Wilkinson (Live in Brighton)

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite wanting to go home, Joe Wilkinson showed up for his table at the Dream Restaurant, live in Brighton. Listen to Joe’s podcast Chatabix with D...

Ep 242: Carrie Brownstein

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Portlandia’ star and half of Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we now have some ideas to pitch t...

Ep 241: Mike Wozniak (Live in London)

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s night two of our two-night London Palladium residency and moustachioed maestro Mike Wozniak joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Listen to Mike’...

Ep 240: Killer Mike

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grammy Award-winning rapper (and half of Run The Jewels) Killer Mike joins us in the Dream Restaurant. And he’s impressed with Ed’s fishing skills...

Ep 239: Jessica Knappett (Live in London)

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our two-night residency at the London Palladium begins with James’s Taskmaster cohort, Jessica Knappett! Follow Jess on Instagram and Twitter @jessi...

Ep 238: Katy Wix

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ghosts star (and Ed’s Taskmaster rival) Katy Wix is this week’s guest in the rest(aurant). Did the genie sneak any worms in her food?Trigger warni...

Ep 237: Lucy Beaumont (Live in Manchester)

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taskmaster’s Lucy Beaumont joins us for night two of our Manchester residency. And a horse nearly made her late… Lucy Beaumont’s on tour now wit...

Ep 236: Finn Wolfhard

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to be a member of the Blue Crew? Stranger Things have happened… James’s Ghostbusters co-star Finn Wolfhard is this week’s guest diner. Finn...

Ep 235: Amelia Dimoldenberg (Live in Manchester)

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The pop-up Dream Restaurant opens in Manchester, with someone who‘s no stranger to fine dining: Chicken Shop Date’s Amelia Dimoldenberg. Watch Ame...

Ep 234: Johannes Radebe

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another fab-u-lous episode, and this week’s dream diner is everyone’s favourite ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional Johannes ...

Ep 233: Frankie Boyle (Live in Glasgow)

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Night two of our Glasgow residency, and Frankie Boyle is at it. Frankie Boyle is on tour with ‘Lap of Shame’. For dates and tickets go to frankieb...

Ep 232: Stuart Laws

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are some strange goings on in Dream Restaurantville this week, and acclaimed stand-up and director Stuart Laws is here to solve the case. Stuart...