Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Ep 231: Iain Stirling (Live in Glasgow)

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our Scottish residency begins with superb stand-up and The Voice of Love Island Iain Stirling, live in Glasgow. Sorry about all the bleeps. Iain Stirl...

Ep 230: Nisha Katona

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Great British Menu’ judge and Mowgli Street Food restaurateur Nisha Katona has a table booked this week. And it’s a dog-friendly Dream Restaura...

Ep 229: Sam Campbell (Live in Nottingham)

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dream Restaurant comes to you live from Nottingham this week, with special guest, Taskmaster’s Sam Campbell. And he’s brought his own fork… ...

Ep 228: Ray Winstone

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

British acting royalty Ray Winstone is this week’s guest. And he’s brought his own olive oil. Ray Winstone stars in ‘Damsel’ which releases on...

Ep 227: John Robins (Live in Bristol)

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our Bristol residency concludes with Radio 5 Live DJ and vibe-magnet John Robins. But James has a train to catch…Trigger warning: this episode conta...

Ep 226: Noel Fielding

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Mighty Boosh and Bake Off star Noel Fielding is this week’s guest diner. Will he be serving up some violent quiche? Noel Fielding stars in ‘Th...

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 Susan on Instagram @susiewoosie12Recorded by Matt Moun...

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 musician and Brit Awards nominee CMAT.Trigger warnin...

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 Mathew Baynton.Mathew Baynton is currently starring i...

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 diner. Nabil Abdulrashid is on tour now with ‘The ...

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 London’s Royal Albert Hall with Elis James.Listen ...

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 does he know the way to the American Church? Pete...

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 Birmingham Superstar Jamelia. Follow Jamelia on Twi...

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 is actor, author and talk-show host Jada Pinkett ...

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/privacy for more information.

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. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwo...

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 from 2023. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for...

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 Noble is on tour in early 2024 with ‘Jibber Jabb...

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 of the year, as we welcome Dawn French to the Dre...

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 Rudd like sauces? Trigger warning: this episode incl...

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, introduces us to his new dog, and threatens to destroy o...

Ep 213: Harriet Kemsley

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Superb stand-up Harriet Kemsley – as seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Hypothetical’ – has a table booked in the Dream Restaurant / cat ca...

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 Nightmare Restaurant this week. Listen to this episod...

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, really. The new Alan Partridge book ‘Big Beacon’ i...

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 he doesn’t eat too much, or it may destroy him. ...

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 Night’ presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins us i...

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 Restaurant. And James has got a message for Stephen Gr...

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 ‘Spaced’ – joins us in the Dream Restaurant this...

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 this week’s dream diner.‘Big Brother’ is back...

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 never look at a Percy Pig in the same way again… Jo...

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 Carol Vorderman orders her dream meal.‘Carol Vorder...

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 everyone will want to try it.Trigger warning: thi...

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. Fingers crossed for a good review.Jimi Famurewa’s b...

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 likes to be able to hear her drinks. Angela Barnes i...

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 guest diners in the dream restaurant. Have their cho...

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 appétit!Celya AB’s new solo show ‘Second Rod...

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’s new album ‘The Ballad of Darren’ is out now...

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 this week’s diner in the Dream Restaurant.Trigg...

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. Toheeb’s currently starring in ‘Romeo and Juli...

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 more information.

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 unprepared and gassy Judi Love. See you next series! Judi ...

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 of Groundhog Day the musical, Tim Minchin joins u...

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 rock’ in this week’s episode. Arlo Parks’ new ...

Ep 192: Helen Bauer

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, ‘Live at the Apollo’ star and ‘Trusty Hogs’ podcast co-host Helen Bauer is this week’s guest. And...

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 or ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Spy’, creator of ‘...

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’, ‘Stath Lets Flats’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Ki...

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, record producer and formerly half of Moloko – i...

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 ‘Reunion Hotel’ are now on every Thursday on BBC ...

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 Dream Restaurant this week. Lily Allen stars in ‘Dre...

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 is on tour now with ‘The Varnishing Days’. For ...

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-nominated star of ‘Little Women’, ‘Black Widow’ an...

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 week.Nick Mohammed is on tour with ‘The Very Best ...

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 diner. Motsi’s book ‘Finding My Own Rhythm: My ...

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 for Judgement Day to talk all about their favourit...

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 Adam & Joe – has a table booked this week.J...

Ep 181: Cariad Lloyd

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cariad Lloyd – improviser extraordinaire, Greifcast host and author of ‘You Are Not Alone’ – gets very specific in the Dream Restaurant this w...

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 Shearsmith is this week’s diner.Trigger warning: t...

Ep 179: Yotam Ottolenghi

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another dream guest in the Dream Restaurant. World renowned chef, restaurateur and author Yotam Ottolenghi has a table booked this week. And James jus...

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, Taskmaster star-turned-author orders her dream meal...

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 inviting to the Dream Restaurant since day one.Kathy Bur...

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 BAFTA-winning actor and star of 'Normal People', Paul ...

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 information.

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 edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Artwork by Paul G...

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. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Art...

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 Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on 20 De...

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. Watch Taskmaster on All 4. Listen to The Horne Sectio...

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 to the Dream Restaurant for our first Christmas s...

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, Saturday Night Live star and superb stand-up Chris Red...

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 Dream Restaurant. But will he raise a toast? Stanl...

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) Chloe Petts orders her dream meal. Amazing this episo...

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 his dream meal this week. And do NOT piss him off...

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’s sugar-filled episode. See Ania Magliano’s s...

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 Restaurant this week. Listen to Alison's podcast ‘...

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. And James is trying to scare people with olive oil....

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 Taskmaster star Paul Chowdhry. Paul Chowdhry is o...

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 he knows the way to James's heart. Richard Ayoade...

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 Centre, Royal Festival HallTuesday 20 December 2022Tick...

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 treasure – Richard E Grant. Richard E Grant’s new boo...

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’ve been trying to book since day one, and he does...

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 special guest, Matt Lucas. Matt Lucas hosts ‘The...

Ep 161: Flo & Joan

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gotcha! Musical comedy duo Flo & Joan – aka sisters Nicola and Rosie – order their dream menus this week. Flo & Joan are on tour with ‘S...

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 Restaurant: Sir Lenny Henry.Lenny Henry’s ‘Risi...

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 a guess at what's in a salad. Go to felicityward....

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 roller coaster ride of an episode. Maisie Adam is...

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 yet, Professor Brian Cox. Professor Brian Cox is ...

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 Delightful Sausage – Amy Gledhill needs a mystery solvin...

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’ on Apple TV+. Follow Taron on Twitter @taronege...

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 enough lemons.See Esther Manito’s new show #NotAll...

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 – aka Stranger Things’s Eddie Munson.Stranger Thi...

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 Hollywood joins us in the dream restaurant. Bon appetit!...

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 and off camera – joins us in the Dream Restaurant...

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 collab. Tees, hoodies, shirts, caps - available now...

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’s episode.Angela Hartnett’s new book ‘The We...

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 Adam Buxton Podcast on Acast or whatever you list...

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 author Jarvis Cocker to the Dream Restaurant. We hope ...

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 on sausage rolls. Sikisa’s taking her debut solo ...

Ep 146: Jamali Maddix

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Superb stand-up, Taskmaster anarchist and Hate Thy Neighbour documentary maker Jamali Maddix goes wild at the Dream Restaurant this week. See Jamali i...

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. Confused? Best listen…Kiri Pritchard-McLean is o...

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 dream meal this week, in the final episode from o...