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Ep 225: Susan Wokoma (Live in Bristol)

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We begin our Bristol residency with Taskmaster star and award-winning actor Susan Wokoma.Follow Susa...

Ep 224: CMAT

14 Feb 2024

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It’s Another Day in the Dream Restaurant, and this week’s diner is Choice Music Prize winning mu...

Ep 223: Mathew Baynton (Live in London)

10 Feb 2024

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Our Royal Albert Hall residency continues (and finishes) with night two, featuring special guest Mat...

Ep 222: Nabil Abdulrashid

07 Feb 2024

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Superb stand-up and ‘Britain's Got Talent’ star Nabil Abdulrashid is this week’s dream di...

Ep 221: Elis James (Live in London)

03 Feb 2024

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It’s time for another bonus live episode, this one from night one of our two-night residency at Lo...

Ep 220: Peter Capaldi

31 Jan 2024

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Doctor Who and The Thick of It star Peter Capaldi is welcomed to the Dream Restaurant this week. But...

Ep 219: Jamelia (Live in Birmingham)

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our first episode from the Off Menu live tour! Kicking off our run of bonus live episode is B...

Ep 218: Jada Pinkett Smith

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant reopens for business for its 11th season, and our first diner of the new series...

Series 11 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make your reservation at the Dream Restaurant from Wed 24 Jan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Best of 2023: Part 2

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Part 2 of our Best of the Year episodes.See you in the new year for Series 11 of Off Menu. Rec...

Best of 2023: Part 1

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a delicious year it’s been at the Dream Restaurant. Here’s part one of our favourite clips ...

Ep 217: Ross Noble (Christmas Special)

20 Dec 2023

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To round off our festive specials, comedy hero Ross Noble is let loose in the Dream Restaurant.Ross ...

Ep 216: Dawn French (Christmas Special)

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yuletide greetings to all! We’re back in national tredge territory for our first Christmas special...

Ep 215: Paul Rudd

22 Nov 2023

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It’s the last episode of series 10, and our true crime podcast finally gets resolved: does Paul Ru...

Ep 214: Steve-O

15 Nov 2023

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This episode is not for the faint-hearted. Professional Jackass Steve-O shows us his new tat, introd...

Ep 213: Harriet Kemsley

08 Nov 2023

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Superb stand-up Harriet Kemsley – as seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Hypothetical’ – h...

Ep 212: Garth Marenghi

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dreamweaver, doomsage and Sunday Times best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi joins us in the Nig...

Ep 211: Steve Coogan

25 Oct 2023

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Steve Coogan joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. No need for us to write anything else, real...

Ep 210: Paapa Essiedu

18 Oct 2023

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Emmy and Bafta-award nominated actor Paapa Essiedu joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Hope ...

Ep 209: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All the important scientific questions get asked this week, as space scientist and ‘The Sky at Nig...

Ep 208: Izuka Hoyle

04 Oct 2023

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‘Boiling Point’ and ‘Big Boys’ star Izuka Hoyle has put a LOT of thought into her Dream Rest...

Ep 207: Nick Frost

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Want anything from the shop? Nick Frost – star of ‘Shaun of the Dead’, ‘Hot Fuzz’ and ‘S...

Ep 206: AJ Odudu

20 Sep 2023

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Ever missed a flight? AJ Odudu has. The TV presenter, Strictly star and new host of Big Brother is t...

Ep 205: Jordan Gray

13 Sep 2023

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National Comedy Award-winning stand-up and musician Jordan Gray joins us this week. And you’ll nev...

Ep 204: Carol Vorderman

06 Sep 2023

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I'll have a side dish please, Carol. We're back in National Treash territory as ‘Countdown’s Car...

Ep 203: Paul Foot

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alternative comedy hero Paul Foot discovers the Fifth Flavour in the Dream Restaurant this week. Not...

Ep 202: Jimi Famurewa

23 Aug 2023

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Author, food critic and Masterchef star Jimi Famurewa is judging the Dream Restaurant this week. Fin...

Ep 201: Angela Barnes

16 Aug 2023

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Mock the Week and Radio 4 star Angela Barnes is our next booking in the Dream Restaurant. And she li...

Ep 200: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Rylan Clark)

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we round off another hundo, it’s time to flip the table once again and make Ed and James the gu...

Ep 199: Celya AB

02 Aug 2023

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French-Algerian stand-up (and former cat-sitter to James) Celya AB has a table booked this week. Bon...

Ep 198: Graham Coxon

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Give this guest coffee and TV. Blur guitarist Graham Coxon chooses his dream dishes this week.Blur’...

Ep 197: Jenny Eclair

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why would anyone do that? Good question, Jenny Eclair. The Taskmaster star and legendary stand-up is...

Ep 196: Toheeb Jimoh

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Riceo, Riceo, wherefore art thou Riceo? Kicking off series 10 is ‘Ted Lasso’ star Toheeb Jimoh. ...

Series 10 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant starts taking bookings Wed 12 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Ep 195: Judi Love

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last episode of series 9, and who better to eat at the Dream Restaurant than the unprepar...

Ep 194: Tim Minchin

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty. Arena-filling comedian, Matilda maestro and co-writer...

Ep 193: Arlo Parks

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mercury Prize-winning musician Arlo Parks gets an in-depth education in the musical genre ‘food ro...

Ep 192: Helen Bauer

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, ‘Live at the Apollo’ star and ‘Trusty Hogs’ podca...

Ep 191: Paul Feig

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the second week on the trot, alcohol is flowing in the Dream Restaurant. Paul Feig – director ...

Ep 190: Kiell Smith-Bynoe

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grab a whisky, for the first time the Off Menu boys are drinking on the job in, with ‘Ghosts’, ‘...

Ep 189: Róisín Murphy

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will this week’s guest be tempted by fruit hanging ripe on the tree? Róisín Murphy – musician,...

Ep 188: Alex Jones

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One way or another, Alex Jones is going to order her dream meal.All episodes Alex’s new series ‘...

Ep 187: Lily Allen

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sun is in the sky, oh why oh why, would we want to be anywhere else. Lily Allen joins us in the Drea...

Ep 186: John Kearns

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Kearnel himself, ‘Taskmaster’ star John Kearns, is this weeks’s dream diner. John Kearns i...

Ep 185: Florence Pugh

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another guest we’ve been trying to book since day one: Florence Pugh – the Oscar-nominate...

Ep 184: Nick Mohammed

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

‘Ted Lasso’ star and superb character comic Nick Mohammed orders, err, his dream(?) meal this we...

Ep 183: Motsi Mabuse

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gets a 10(!) from us. Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse is this week’s guest d...

Menus To Be Buried With - Judgement Day!

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Look out! Brett Goldstein, Ped Plambles (Ed Gamble) & The Genie (James Acaster) meet once again ...

Ep 182: Joe Cornish

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Cornish – film writer and director, ‘Lockwood & Co.’ head honcho and the 'Joe' half of...

Ep 181: Cariad Lloyd

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cariad Lloyd – improviser extraordinaire, Greifcast host and author of ‘You Are Not Alone’ –...

Ep 180: Reece Shearsmith

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant finally has an address: 9, err, Genie Lane. Oh and also it’s a nest. Reece Sh...

Ep 179: Yotam Ottolenghi

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. World renowned chef, restaurateur and author Yotam Otto...

Ep 178: Fern Brady

08 Feb 2023

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Who’s this week’s guest, Fern? ‘It’s me Fern Brady, me Fern Brady!’ The superb stand-up, T...

Ep 177: Kathy Burke

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re digging for national treasure, and we’ve found Kathy Burke – a guest we’ve been inviti...

Ep 176: Paul Mescal

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant reopens its doors for series 9, and our first guest is Oscar-nominated and BAFT...

Series 9 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant reopens Wed 25 Jan.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Best of 2022: Part 2

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And here's part two of our 2022 Best Of collection. We’ll be back in the new year! Recorded and ed...

Best of 2022: Part 1

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been another delectable year of Off Menu. And here's part one of our favourite clips of 2022. R...

The Christmas Dinner Party (Live at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall)

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A present from Ed, James and The Great Benito.Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party, recorded live at...

Ep 175: Alex Horne (Christmas Special)

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Record a Christmas food podcast. Your time starts now. Watch The Horne Section TV Show on All 4. Wat...

Ep 174: Mel Giedroyc (Christmas Special)

14 Dec 2022

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Tidings of comfort and joy to all! Finally, we complete the Mel and Sue set and welcome Mel Giedroyc...

Ep 173: Chris Redd (Live at Just for Laughs Montreal)

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The third ever live Off Menu, this time across the Atlantic in Canada. With very special guest, Satu...

Ep 172: Stanley Tucci

23 Nov 2022

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In the final episode of series 8, bonafide foodie and global treasure Stanley Tucci joins us in the ...

Ep 171: Chloe Petts

16 Nov 2022

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Petts wins prizes is this week's episode, as acclaimed stand-up (and Ed’s regular support act) Chl...

Ep 170: Babatunde Aléshé

09 Nov 2022

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Let’s GO! Stand-up comedian and I'm a Celeb and Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé orders...

Ep 169: Ania Magliano

02 Nov 2022

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Rising comedy star Ania Magliano picks her dream menu, and a new caterpillar-based game in this week...

Ep 168: Alison Spittle

26 Oct 2022

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Wheel of Misfortune podcaster and soup-erb stand-up Alison Spittle has a reservation at the Dream Re...

Ep 167: Rina Sawayama

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will this guest be eating to XS? Hyperpop superstar Rina Sawayama orders her dream meal this week. A...

Ep 166: Paul Chowdhry

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Things get spooky – or should we say ‘sinistro’ – in this week’s episode with stand-up and...

Ep 165: Richard Ayoade

05 Oct 2022

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BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, writer and filmmaker Richard Ayoade has a table booked this week. And...

Announcement! Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner Party - live show in London - on sale this Wednesday

03 Oct 2022

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Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner PartyLive at London’s Southbank Centr...

Ep 164: Richard E Grant

28 Sep 2022

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No Camberwell Carrots are on the menu in this week’s episode with – yet another national treasur...

Ep 163: Rylan Clark

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Dream Restaurant Rylan Clark we’ve been expecting you for a long time! A guest we’...

Ep 162: Matt Lucas

14 Sep 2022

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Do be happy, don't be sad – when you listen to this week’s episode of the Off Menu podcast with ...

Ep 161: Flo & Joan

07 Sep 2022

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Gotcha! Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan – aka sisters Nicola and Rosie – order their dream men...

Ep 160: Sir Lenny Henry

31 Aug 2022

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We’re back in National Treash territory as we welcome our first Knight of the Realm to the Dream R...

Ep 159: Felicity Ward

24 Aug 2022

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Superb stand-up and Live at the Apollo star Felicity Ward has a reservation this week. And James has...

Ep 158: Maisie Adam

17 Aug 2022

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Fresh from The Dip, Mock the Week star and superb stand-up Maisie Adam orders her dream meal. What a...

Ep 157: Professor Brian Cox

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you drink a black hole? Is sand evil? All these questions and more are put to our smartest guest...

Ep 156: Amy Gledhill

03 Aug 2022

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In one of the most chaotic episodes ever, rising comedy start – and 1/3 of sketch duo The Delightf...

Ep 155: Taron Egerton

27 Jul 2022

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Rocket-man himself Taron Egerton pops into the Dream Restaurant this week. See Taron in 'Black Bird’...

Ep 154: Esther Manito

20 Jul 2022

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Live at the Apollo star Esther Manito drops by the Dream Restaurant this week. Hope we've ordered en...

Ep 153: Joseph Quinn

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy series 8! We’re kicking off the season by heading into the Upside Down with Joseph Quinn –...

Series 8 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New menu from Wednesday 13 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 152: Paul Hollywood

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of the series, the baking king himself – and James’s nemesis – Paul Hollyw...

Ep 151: Rob Brydon

01 Jun 2022

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We’re back in National Treasure territory, as Rob Brydon – who has eaten a lot of food both on a...

Off Menu x Percival: Second Helpings

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Percival once again for another official Off Menu clothing c...

Ep 150: Angela Hartnett

25 May 2022

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Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett gives James some tips for his chorizo broccoli pasta in today’...

Ep 149: Adam Buxton

18 May 2022

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Podcasting royalty Dr Buckles drops by the Dream Restaurant. And this meal’s on him. Listen to The...

Ep 148: Jarvis Cocker

11 May 2022

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We’re opening up the national treasure chest to welcome legendary Pulp frontman, radio DJ and auth...

Ep 147: Sikisa

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rising stand-up star Sikisa – aka Twix – has a reservation this week. And she‘s got opinions o...

Ep 146: Jamali Maddix

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Superb stand-up, Taskmaster anarchist and Hate Thy Neighbour documentary maker Jamali Maddix goes wi...

Ep 145: Kiri Pritchard-McLean

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In an Off Menu first, comedian and podcaster Kiri Pritchard-McLean returns to the Dream Restaurant. ...

Ep 144: Josh Thomas

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Thomas – acclaimed Australian comedian and star of his own Aus and US TV shows – orders his...

Ep 143: Siobhán McSweeney

06 Apr 2022

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Derry Girls star and Great Pottery Throw Down host Siobhán McSweeney is this week’s diner, welcom...

Ep 142: Morgana Robinson

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taskmaster champion and award-winning comedy actor Morgana Robinson is next on the bookings list. Bu...

Ep 141: Asma Khan

23 Mar 2022

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Chef and restaurateur Asma Khan – owner of Darjeeling Express in London, and the first British che...

Ep 140: Claudia Jessie

16 Mar 2022

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‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Line of Duty’ star Claudia Jessie’s travelled down from Brum for her boo...

Menus To Be Buried With - The Resurrection!

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After bringing the dream restaurant into the afterlife for Red Nose Day last year, Ed Gamble, James ...

Ep 139: Nadiya Hussain

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Bake Off’ champion and award-winning TV chef Nadiya Hussain is our guest diner this week. But d...