The Recipe
The Recipe podcast is hosted by Theo Randall, Chef Patron at the Theo Randall Cucina Italiana. In each episode we meet a special guest who loves food, and they’ll tell us all about their favourite recipe as we celebrate the stories behind the dishes that define us.
Episodes
From 700,000 Followers in a Month to Global Hotel Menus: Alfie Steiner on AlfieCooks & Going Vegan
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 plant-based cooking into a global phenomenon. From his early days as a university student in Edinburgh taking photos of leftover meals and yellow sticker finds to gaining 700,000 followers in a single month and reshaping how the world thinks about vegan
How I Went From Pub Kitchens to TV Fame: Jamie Oliver on The River Café, BBQ & The Naked Chef
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Jamie Oliver, the global phenomenon, tireless campaigner, and one of the most influential voices in food who has spent his career making cooking accessible, joyful, and transformative for millions of people around the world. From his early days growing up in his parents' pub The Cricketers in Essex where he started cooking at just 11 years old, to t
From Marco Pierre White to Saturday Kitchen: Matt Tebbutt on His Unexpected Journey to Live TV
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 spent his career making high end cooking techniques accessible to everyone. From his early days training in the intense kitchens of Marco Pierre White and working alongside legends like Jun Tanaka and William Curley to running his own acclaimed gastropu
How Modelling Damaged My Relationship With Food: Emily English on Making Nutrition Joyful Again
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Emily English, a nutritionist, best-selling cookbook author, and one of the most influential voices in making healthy eating accessible, delicious, and joyful. With three Sunday Times bestselling cookbooks including her latest So Good Express which is available to order now from Amazon and Waterstones; millions of followers across social media, and
How Lyme Disease Led Me to a Michelin Star: Chef Kirk Haworth on Plant-Based Cooking
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 star for its holistic plant-based methodology and was crowned the 2024 Great British Menu Champion of Champions. From growing up in Northcote with his father, chef Nigel Haworth, to battling Lyme disease for six years and rebuilding his life through fo
What Makes the Perfect Recipe: Barney Desmazery on How He Writes Good Food Recipes
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 the most influential voices in food media. As Food Director at BBC Good Food for over two decades, Barney has overseen thousands of recipe tests, collaborated with every major celebrity chef in the country, and quietly shaped the way Britain cooks at h
Why I Left Ottolenghi After 20 Years: Sami Tamimi on Palestinian Cooking & Going Solo
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 influential voices in Middle Eastern cuisine. From growing up in the old city of Jerusalem in the Muslim quarter to building a remarkable career in London and co-creating the Ottolenghi empire, Sami's journey is a testament to the transformative powe
From Veterinary Surgeon to MasterChef Champion: Chef Brin Pirathapan on Sri Lankan Flavours
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 exceptional victory in the competition's history. A veterinary surgeon who traded the operating theatre for the kitchen, Brin is bringing the bold, vibrant flavours of his Sri Lankan Tamil heritage to a wider audience through his debut cookbook Elevate.
How a Judge Changed My Life: Chef Carlo Scotto on Finding Purpose Through Italian Cooking
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 raised near Naples, Carlo began cooking as a teenager after a life-changing encounter with a judge who saw potential in a troubled young man and offered him a path to redemption through food. From his early days washing pots at the legendary Don Salvat
From Corporate Life to Head Chef: Nargisse Benkabbo on Finding Her Calling Through Moroccan Food
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 upbringing in Brussels as the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to becoming executive chef at La Mamounia in the heart of the Marrakesh Medina, Nargisse has spent over a decade bringing a breath of fresh air to the Moroccan table. With her debut cookboo
Why British Italian Food Was Wrong: Gennaro Contaldo on Carbonara Crimes & Mentoring Jamie Oliver
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 the flavours of the Amalfi Coast. From his humble beginnings fishing for squid in the Mediterranean and foraging wild mushrooms on the mountains above his village to shaping how Britain fell in love with real Italian food, Gennaro's journey is a testa
From Failed Business to Cookbook Success: John Gregory-Smith on Travelling The World For New Flavour
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 about big flavour and food that brings people together. From launching his own spice company to traveling the world in search of the best dishes, John has built a career making global cooking accessible for the home cook. Whether he is filming three ne
How a Track Athlete Became a Top London Chef: Kerth Gumbs on Caribbean Cuisine & His Mother's Legacy
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 modern Caribbean cuisine. From his humble beginnings in Anguilla watching his mother Daphine cater weddings and funerals to mastering French technique under legends like Joël Robuchon and Tom Aikens, Kerth’s journey is a testament to the power of herit
The Recipe That Changed Everything: Meera Sodha on Mental Health & Rediscovering the Love of Food
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 cooking. With four acclaimed cookbooks to her name and a weekly Guardian column that has transformed the way Britain thinks about vegetables, Meera's journey from growing up as the only Indian family in a Lincolnshire village to becoming a celebrated
The Truth About British Seafood: Jack Stein on Taking Over the Family Restaurant Empire
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. Growing up in Padstow surrounded by fishing boats, fresh crab, and his father's legendary seafood restaurant, Jack's journey has taken him from the kitchens of Michel Bras in France to building a thriving restaurant empire across Cornwall whilst cham
The Secret to Perfect Pho: Chef Thuy Pham on Vietnamese Traditions & Making Food Your Love Language
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 village in southern Vietnam and raised in the UK, Thuy's journey is a testament to the power of heritage, family, and cooking with love. From opening her own Vietnamese restaurant to becoming a consultant for Baxter Storey and writing three cookbooks,
Why You Should Stop Wasting Food: Max La Manna's Guide to Using Every Part of the Ingredient
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 what low-waste plant-based cooking can be. With over a billion views across his recipe videos, Max is a leading voice in the movement to make delicious food with less waste. From his early days growing up in his father's quick-service restaurants to
How to Get Protein on a Vegan Diet: Chef & Nutritionist Gigi Grassia on Vegan Italian Cooking
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 thriving online community and her debut cookbook Plant Protein, Gigi is championing high-protein vegan dishes that are comforting, colourful, and full of heart. From her small village in Verona to studying in Hong Kong, running ultramarathons, and buildi
How Sorted Food Changed Home Cooking: Ben Ebbrell on Zero Waste, Meal Planning & Making Food Fun
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 online food communities with over 2.9 million subscribers. From his humble beginnings washing pots in a pub kitchen at 16 to building a global platform that's changed the way millions cook at home, Ben's journey is a testament to the power of making cooki
Middle Eastern Cooking Reinvented: Queen Of Cups' Ayesha Kalaji on Celebrating Jordanian Cuisine
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 celebrated for her bold flavours and modern Middle Eastern cooking. From studying Middle Eastern politics and languages to discovering her true calling at Leiths School of Food and Wine, Ayesha’s unconventional journey has taken her from the open ki
How to Cook on a Budget: Miguel Barclay's £1 Meal Secrets & The Katsu Curry That Started It All
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Miguel Barclay, the Instagram sensation and best-selling author who revolutionised budget cooking with his groundbreaking £1 meal recipes. From his viral debut on This Morning to publishing nine cookbooks, Miguel has built a devoted following by proving that delicious, healthy home cooking doesn't have to break the bank. With a background in biochem
Chinese Cooking Made Easy: TV Chef Ching-He Huang on Five Spice & the Secret to Healthy Chinese Food
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 entrepreneur, best-selling author, and TV pioneer whose mission has always been to make Chinese cooking joyful, healthy, and accessible. From her groundbreaking series Chinese Food Made Easy to her 11 television shows and appearances on Saturday Kitchen
The Blue Zone Diet Explained: Chef Francesco Mattana on Sardinian Cooking & Living to 100
In this episode, Theo is joined by the brilliant Francesco Mattana, a Sardinian chef whose passion for wholesome, traditional cooking has captured millions online. After years of cooking across the world and leading Jamie Oliver's Cookery School, Francesco is now preparing to release his debut cookbook, Live Like a Sardinian: Live To 100 (available for pre-order now: https://www.ourcookingjourney.
Michelin Star Chef Adam Handling on Beef Wellington, Zero Waste & Building a Restaurant Empire
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 Michelin-star talent, sustainability pioneer, and creative force behind some of the UK's most innovative dining rooms. Adam shares his remarkable journey from a 16-year-old apprentice at Gleneagles to becoming an MBE for representing British food at t
Great British Menu's Kate Austen on Breaking Through in Male-Dominated Kitchens
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 became the first woman ever to win the main course on BBC's Great British Menu. Now thriving as a private chef, Kate shares her extraordinary journey from her first job at Morston Hall to cooking in some of Europe's most elite kitchens, including Co
Cooking for Pro Footballers: Jonny Marsh on Healthy Comfort Food | The Recipe with Theo Randall
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 the biggest names in Premier League football. From working with Kevin De Bruyne and Christian Eriksen to creating nutritious meals for elite athletes, Jonny shares his incredible journey from cooking on super yachts to becoming a social media sensat
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