The Recipe
Episodes
From 700,000 Followers in a Month to Global Hotel Menus: Alfie Steiner on AlfieCooks & Going Vegan
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Alfie Steiner, better known to millions as Alfie Cooks, the self-taught home cook who has turned plan...
How I Went From Pub Kitchens to TV Fame: Jamie Oliver on The River Café, BBQ & The Naked Chef
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Jamie Oliver, the global phenomenon, tireless campaigner, and one of the most influential voices in f...
From Marco Pierre White to Saturday Kitchen: Matt Tebbutt on His Unexpected Journey to Live TV
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Matt Tebbutt, the award winning chef and beloved presenter of BBC's Saturday Kitchen Live who has spe...
How Modelling Damaged My Relationship With Food: Emily English on Making Nutrition Joyful Again
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Emily English, a nutritionist, best-selling cookbook author, and one of the most influential voices i...
How Lyme Disease Led Me to a Michelin Star: Chef Kirk Haworth on Plant-Based Cooking
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Kirk Haworth, chef and co-founder of Plates London, a restaurant that achieved a historic Michelin st...
What Makes the Perfect Recipe: Barney Desmazery on How He Writes Good Food Recipes
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Barney Desmazery, the man often described as the architect of the modern British recipe and one of th...
Why I Left Ottolenghi After 20 Years: Sami Tamimi on Palestinian Cooking & Going Solo
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Sami Tamimi, a chef whose food is a powerful celebration of Palestinian heritage and one of the most ...
From Veterinary Surgeon to MasterChef Champion: Chef Brin Pirathapan on Sri Lankan Flavours
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Brin Pirathapan, winner of the 20th series of MasterChef UK in what judges described as the most exce...
How a Judge Changed My Life: Chef Carlo Scotto on Finding Purpose Through Italian Cooking
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Carlo Scotto, a chef whose cooking is driven by memory, emotion, and fearless creativity. Born and ra...
From Corporate Life to Head Chef: Nargisse Benkabbo on Finding Her Calling Through Moroccan Food
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Nargisse Benkabbo, chef, author, and one of the leading voices in modern Moroccan cuisine. From her u...
Why British Italian Food Was Wrong: Gennaro Contaldo on Carbonara Crimes & Mentoring Jamie Oliver
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the legendary Gennaro Contaldo, one of the great champions of authentic Italian cooking and a true ambassador for t...
From Failed Business to Cookbook Success: John Gregory-Smith on Travelling The World For New Flavour
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant John Gregory-Smith, a chef, best-selling author, and prolific content creator whose cooking is all ab...
How a Track Athlete Became a Top London Chef: Kerth Gumbs on Caribbean Cuisine & His Mother's Legacy
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Kerth Gumbs, Chef de Cuisine at Fenchurch in the Sky Garden and one of the most exciting voices in mo...
The Recipe That Changed Everything: Meera Sodha on Mental Health & Rediscovering the Love of Food
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by Meera Sodha, best-selling author, Guardian columnist, and one of the most influential voices in modern plant-based ...
The Truth About British Seafood: Jack Stein on Taking Over the Family Restaurant Empire
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Jack Stein, chef director of the Rick Stein Group and a passionate advocate for sustainable seafood. ...
The Secret to Perfect Pho: Chef Thuy Pham on Vietnamese Traditions & Making Food Your Love Language
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Thuy Diem Pham, chef, author, and one of the leading voices in Vietnamese cuisine. Born in a rural vi...
Why You Should Stop Wasting Food: Max La Manna's Guide to Using Every Part of the Ingredient
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Max La Manna, chef, best-selling author, and sustainability advocate who is pushing the boundaries of...
How to Get Protein on a Vegan Diet: Chef & Nutritionist Gigi Grassia on Vegan Italian Cooking
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Gigi Grassia, chef, nutritional coach, and a leading voice in modern plant-based cooking. With a thri...
How Sorted Food Changed Home Cooking: Ben Ebbrell on Zero Waste, Meal Planning & Making Food Fun
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Ben Ebbrell, classically trained chef and co-founder of Sorted Food, one of the world's biggest onlin...
Middle Eastern Cooking Reinvented: Queen Of Cups' Ayesha Kalaji on Celebrating Jordanian Cuisine
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the remarkable Ayesha Kalaji, the talented chef behind Queen of Cups in Glastonbury, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner...
How to Cook on a Budget: Miguel Barclay's £1 Meal Secrets & The Katsu Curry That Started It All
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Miguel Barclay, the Instagram sensation and best-selling author who revolutionised budget cooking wit...
Chinese Cooking Made Easy: TV Chef Ching-He Huang on Five Spice & the Secret to Healthy Chinese Food
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the extraordinary Ching-He Huang MBE, one of the most influential voices in modern Asian cooking - a chef, food ent...
The Blue Zone Diet Explained: Chef Francesco Mattana on Sardinian Cooking & Living to 100
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Francesco Mattana, a Sardinian chef whose passion for wholesome, traditional cooking has captured mil...
Michelin Star Chef Adam Handling on Beef Wellington, Zero Waste & Building a Restaurant Empire
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the extraordinary Adam Handling MBE, one of the most exciting and influential chefs in modern British cooking - a M...
Great British Menu's Kate Austen on Breaking Through in Male-Dominated Kitchens
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Theo is joined by the remarkable Kate Austen, who made history as the youngest female head chef of a two-Michelin-star restaurant and...
Cooking for Pro Footballers: Jonny Marsh on Healthy Comfort Food | The Recipe with Theo Randall
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelin-trained chef Jonny Marsh joins Theo to cook his famous healthy Thai Green Curry, a dish he created while cooking for some of...
Introducing The Recipe
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Recipe with Theo Randall! A new podcast coming soon.