Ep 138: Dane Baptiste
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re ordering this episode sunny side up, as stand-up comic and ‘Sunny D’ star Dane Baptiste ...
Ep 137: Michael Schur
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
‘Parks and Recreation’ co-creator and ‘The Office’ writer Michael Schur creates his perfect ...
Ep 136: Fatiha El-Ghorri
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The genie better not mess-up comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri’s order. She’ll punch him in the face and...
Ep 135: Tom Davis
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big Tom Davis – star of Channel 4’s new crime comedy ‘The Curse’ and officially The David Bl...
Ep 134: Charlotte Church
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Voice of an Angel herself, Charlotte Church, gets back to nature in the dream restaurant this we...
Ep 133: Tim Key
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Off Menu boys are back for a seventh series, and who better to be the first diner than Tim ‘I’...
Series 7 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dinner is served from Wednesday 26 January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Best of 2021: Part 2
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s part two of our huge best of bonanza. We’ll be back for a new series in 2022. Happy new yea...
Best of 2021: Part 1
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a delicious year for Off Menu. So much so we’ve split our annual Best of the Year episode int...
Ep 132: Harry Hill (Christmas Special)
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spreading festive cheer this week is absurdist comedy hero Harry Hill! But which Christmas special i...
Ep 131: Sarah Kendall (Christmas Special)
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Chrissstttmasssss! And what better way to get into the festive spirit than with an absolutely...
Off Menu x Percival
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting announcement! We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Percival for an official Off Menu clo...
Ep 130: Bridget Christie
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of series 6, and who better than Netflix star, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winne...
Ep 129: Jason Reitman
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who ya gonna call? The dream restaurant! Acclaimed film director Jason Reitman – director of ‘Up...
Ep 128: Miquita Oliver
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like mother like daughter? TV presenter and broadcaster Miquita Oliver has a table booked this week....
Ep 127: Timothy Spall
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like father like son. Another national treasure is in the dream restaurant – legendary actor Timot...
Ep 126: Jack Dee
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the dream restaurant Jack Dee, we’ve been expecting you for some time! The legendary gr...
Ep 125: Ed Sheeran
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has a table reserved this week. And James is turning his ...
Ep 124: Michelle Keegan
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brassic and Our Girl star (and Bake Off champion) Michelle Keegan picks her dream meal this week. Bu...
Ep 123: Jeff Rosenstock
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a couple of tallboys! On his way to a root canal, NY-born musician Jeff Rosenstock joins Ed and...
Ep 122: Meera Syal
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Goodness gracious me, it’s another national treasure in the dream restaurant. Actor-writer Meera S...
Ep 121: Sarah Keyworth
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The genie’s left speechless by comedian, writer and cob-lover Sarah Keyworth in this week’s epis...
Ep 120: Miriam Margolyes
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome an absolute national treasure to the dream restaurant this week – Bafta-winning actor, ...
Ep 119: Jamie Oliver
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Usually it’s the guest that’s shocked by ‘poppadoms or bread’. Not this week, as we welcome ...
Ep 118: Edgar Wright (Live at Royal Festival Hall)
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The second ever live Off Menu, in front of a sold out crowd at London’s Royal Festival Hall. With ...
Ep 117: Ainsley Harriott
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas comes early for Ed and James with the gift they’ve been asking for since day one of Off ...
Ep 116: Bob Mortimer
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome comedy hero Bob Mortimer to the dream restaurant this week. Will a campachoochoo be on th...
Ep 115: Isy Suttie (Live at Royal Festival Hall)
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the Off Menu boys took to the stage at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in L...
Ep 114: Shaparak Khorsandi
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Superb stand-up comedian Shaparak Khorsandi joins the comedy rock stars of their generation Ed Gambl...
Ep 113: Asim Chaudhry
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and writer Asim Chaudhry – aka ‘People Just Do Nothing’s Chabuddy G – has a table book...
Ep 112: Simon Amstell
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, writer and film director Simon Amstell joins Ed and James in the dream restaurant this wee...
Ep 111: Emily Atack
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Atack – star of ‘The Inbetweeners’ and ‘The Emily Atack Show’ – is this week’s d...
Ep 110: Ross Kemp
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finally, the documentary everyone’s been waiting for: Ross Kemp On Food. The Bafta-winning journal...
Ep 109: Nicola Coughlan
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to serve up another series of delicious chat, and who better to kick off series 6 than ‘...
Series 6 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hungry for more episodes? Series 6 starts Wednesday 14 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Ep 108: Dan Aykroyd (Bonus Episode)
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! While we’re in the off season, here’s a very special – and very different – bonus ...
Announcement! Off Menu live show in London - on sale this Friday
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – LiveFriday 30th July at ...
Ep 107: Joe Wicks
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the last episode of the series, and who better to wrap up season 5 than lockdown hero, Joe Wi...
Ep 106: Josh Gondelman
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New York-based stand-up and former ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ writer Josh Gondelman li...
Ep 105: Big Zuu
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grime artist and chef Big Zuu takes a trip around the globe to pick his dream menu. Is he having a n...
Ep 104: Martin Freeman
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode takes An Unexpected Journey as BAFTA-winning actor Martin Freeman – star of ...
Ep 103: Bimini Bon Boulash
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Release the beast! Bimini Bon Boulash – the breakout star of this year’s ‘Drag Race UK’ – ...
Ep 102: Rafe Spall
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has James spilt the ketchup? Because he’s got red on him. Actor Rafe Spall – star of ‘Hot Fuzz...
Ep 101: Julie Adenuga
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re breaking off the next hundred with radio presenter and co-host of MTV’s ‘Catfish UK’, ...
Ep 100: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Claudia Winkleman)
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One hundred! The hundo! The big 1-0-0! In a milestone episode, Ed and James finally reveal their dre...
Ep 99: Domhnall Gleeson
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and The Strokes fan Domhnall Gleeson – star of ‘Star Wars’, ‘Ex Machina’, ‘Harry P...
Ep 98: Mary Lynn Rajskub
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comic and actor Mary Lynn Rajskub – aka Chloe from ‘24’ and Gail the Snail from ‘It’s Alwa...
Ep 97: Munya Chawawa
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram sensation and satirist Munya Chawawa is this week’s guest. But, as he has another restau...
Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second Helpings – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second HelpingsSunday 11 Apr...
Ep 96: Thanyia Moore
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and ‘Mock the Week’ star Thanyia Moore’s inviting her best pals to her dinner party –...
Ep 95: Rosie Jones
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hope the corner shop’s still open, because the Genie’s going to need to do some shopping to whip...
Menus To Be Buried With with Ed Gamble, James Acaster and Brett Goldstein
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Look out, it’s only a crossover episode! Peddy Bambles and The Genie team up with Bradley Goldstei...
Ep 94: Todd Barry
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a table ready for New York-based stand-up and ‘Flight of the Conchords’ star Todd Barr...
Ep 93: Jessica Fostekew
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow food podcaster and superb stand-up Jessica Fostekew has a table booked, and ethics are being ...
Ep 92: Sue Perkins
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a VERY memorable episode, national treasure and former ‘Bake Off’ co-host Sue Perkins discove...
Ep 91: Joel Kim Booster
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
LA-based comedian and writer Joel Kim Booster has brought his blender to the dream restaurant this w...
Ep 90: Paul Scheer
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, comedian and ‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster Paul Scheer – and a mystery healthy old...
Ep 89: Anne-Marie
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chart-topping sensation Anne-Marie talks very intimately in the dream restaurant this week. Hopefull...
Ep 88: Mae Martin
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Dream Restaurant opens its doors for series 5, and its first patron is superb comedian and creat...
Series 5 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fifth course of our podcast tasting menu is nearly on the pass. Series 5 starts Wednesday 27 Jan...
Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
RESCHEDULED DATE: SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARYDream Restaurant Announcement!Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Par...
Best of 2020
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To mark the end of such a fantastic year for everyone, we revisit our favourite clips from the last ...
Ed and James and Willie and Joe’s Perfect Chocolate Christmas
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, we made it happen. Willie Harcourt-Cooze and Joe Thomas meet at last for a festive, lamb-based ...
Ep 87: Sarah Millican (Christmas Special)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grab the KFC gravy, it’s another classic Off Menu Christmas Special, and we welcome Sarah Millican...
Ep 86: Russell Howard (Christmas Special)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Festivus! The nation’s sweetheart Russell Howard joins us in the merry dream restaurant for ...
Ep 85: Jo Brand
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of series 4, and what better way to end the season than with alternative co...
Ep 84: Jayde Adams
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get the Renniés out, West Country comedian and host of Channel 4 food show ‘Crazy Delicious’ Ja...
Ep 83: Josh Groban
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter and actor Josh ‘Chirashi Joshie’ Groban joins Ed and Ja...
Ep 82: Thomasina Miers
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time to crack open the tequila, because ‘Masterchef’ winner and Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Mier...
Ep 81: David O’Doherty (Bonus Episode)
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ed and James welcome wonderful comedian David O’Doherty to the dream restaurant for this very spec...
Ep 80: David Cross
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a table booked for David Cross – legendary US stand-up and star of ‘Mr Show’ and ‘...
Ep 79: Wyatt Cenac
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NY stand-up and writer Wyatt ‘Uncle Wy Wy’ Cenac joins us in the dream restaurant this week. And...
Ep 78: Dolly Alderton
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an episode full of Highs and Lows as author, journalist and podcaster Dolly Alderton chooses ...
Ep 77: Ovie Soko
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He might not recognise his Island-mate, but British basketball superstar and ‘Love Island’ conte...
Ep 76: Claudia Winkleman
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We give this episode… 10! ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ co-host Claudia Winkleman has booked a table...
Ep 75: Corey Taylor
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to Wait and Feed as we welcome Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor – whose debut solo album...
Ep 74: Anthony Jeselnik
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In what is surely to become a much-talked about Off Menu episode, US stand-up and Netflix star Antho...
Ep 73: Hari Kondabolu
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New York born stand-up, writer and actor Hari Kondabolu – who made the acclaimed documentary ‘Th...
Ep 72: Michael McKean
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re cranking this episode up to 11 to welcome Michael McKean – star of ‘This Is Spinal Tap’...
Ep 71: Amy Hoggart
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘Almost Royal’s Poppy and Georgie are reunited! Ed’s former castmate and all-round ‘glutie c...
Ep 70: Andi Oliver
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning TV chef and ‘Great British Menu’ judge Andi Oliver makes an order at the dream res...
Ep 69: Diane Morgan
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Star of her own BBC Two sitcom ‘Mandy’ and Philomena Cunk herself Diane Morgan joins us in the d...
Ep 68: Gok Wan
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The genie wants to know how to look good naked, so we’ve invited Gok Wan for a dinner party – an...
Ep 67: Aparna Nancherla
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Aparna Nancherla has booked a table in the dream restaurant this week. And, fina...
Ep 66: Louis Theroux
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Louis Theroux meets a genie and a maître d’ – now that’s a documentary we’d like to see. Th...
Ep 65: Romesh Ranganathan
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The restaurant’s re-opened (with new Covid precautions) and the first guest of series 4 is Romesh ...
Series 4 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This restaurant’s a buffet, and we’re going up for a fourth helping. Series 4 starts Wednesday 1...
Ep 64: Teri Hatcher
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final episode of the series, and what better for a season finale than our most prepared g...
Ep 63: Jen Brister
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wonderful stand-up comedian and author Jen Brister joins us in the dream restaurant for the penultim...
#TheShowMustBePaused
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are not releasing an episode of Off Menu today.In solidarity with protestors worldwide and the Bl...
Ep 62: Ivo Graham
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, Eton alumnus and water fanatic Ivo Graham joins us in the dream restaurant. (And there’s...
Ep 61: Reggie Watts
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the most relaxed dream restaurant yet, as this week’s guest is Reggie Watts – comedian, m...
Ep 60: Emily V Gordon
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Award nominee Emily V Gordon – co-writer of ‘The Big Sick’ – joins us in the dream r...
Ep 59: Roisin Conaty (Bonus Episode)
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another lockdown live-streamed episode, with guest Roisin Conaty! WARNING: the sound quality ...
Ep 58: Susie Essman
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curb Your Enthusiasm star Susie Essman drops by the dream restaurant and Ed and James are hoping the...
Ep 57: Simon Rogan
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Simon Rogan – whose Lake District restaurant L’Enclume has two(!) Michelin stars – joins ...
Ep 56: Jean Grae
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The multitalented Jean Grae – NY-based musician, rapper, producer, actress – is this week’s gu...
Ep 55: Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many firsts in this week’s LA-recorded episode with comedians Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher:...
Ep 54: Sam Carter
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ed’s not the only metalhead in the dream restaurant this week, as Sam Carter – lead singer of Ar...
Ep 53: Richard Herring (Bonus Episode)
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We live-streamed a very special lockdown episode of Off Menu with guest Richard Herring for the Cosm...