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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Our Royal Albert Hall residency continues (and finishes) with night two, featuring special guest Mat...
Ep 222: Nabil Abdulrashid
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
‘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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Author, food critic and Masterchef star Jimi Famurewa is judging the Dream Restaurant this week. Fin...
Ep 201: Angela Barnes
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu: The Christmas Dinner PartyLive at London’s Southbank Centr...
Ep 164: Richard E Grant
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Gotcha! Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan – aka sisters Nicola and Rosie – order their dream men...
Ep 160: Sir Lenny Henry
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Rocket-man himself Taron Egerton pops into the Dream Restaurant this week. See Taron in 'Black Bird’...
Ep 154: Esther Manito
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Michelin starred chef Angela Hartnett gives James some tips for his chorizo broccoli pasta in today’...
Ep 149: Adam Buxton
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and restaurateur Asma Khan – owner of Darjeeling Express in London, and the first British che...
Ep 140: Claudia Jessie
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
‘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...