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The Nightcap

Shakespeare Creative

Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

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Thursday · 41 min
No VAT reduction for hospitality & Trick or Treating
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: No VAT reduction for hospitality, Halloween, Trick or Treating, The Good Food Show, Toad in the Hole, long pepper, restaurant offers, and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 29 · 52 min
Weight loss jab’s effect on the industry & the rise of micro restaurants
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Weight loss jab’s effect on the industry, rise of micro restaurants, burgers, £20 M&S meal and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 22 · 49 min
Wagamamas walk-in policy & 100,000 job opportunities for young people
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Wagamamas walk-in policy, 100,000 job opportunities for young people, protein boom, Laura Kimber’s new restaurant - The Lloyd, The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts Gala at The Dorchester, and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 15 · 36 min
Sunday dinner at Paul’s & a Hidden Food Tour in Nottingham
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Sunday dinner at Paul’s, Hidden Food Tour in Nottingham, Paris fire tragedy, No 1 in the Philippines, Brick’s, turning veg, following recipes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 8 · 44 min
The British Podcast Awards 2026 + lunch at Mount St Restaurant, The Audley Pub
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The British Podcast Awards 2026, The Audley Pub - Mount St Restaurant, pasta machines, college curriculum, Lita in Marylebone, National Chef of the Year and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 1 · 42 min
20 courses, 18 michelin stars... 1 charity dinner
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: 20 courses and 18 michelin stars at a charity dinner, Hide restaurant, The Ivy, cars, designer labels and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 24 · 45 min
Marco Pierre White’s “dinner party” comments
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Marco Pierre White’s “dinner party” comments, Quince update, medlars, mid-week dinners, food content creators and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 17 · 49 min
New York’s viral $60 dollar rye bread, Moor Hall & Grace Dent’s “restaurant hills she will die on.”
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Breakfast at Moor Hall, Grace Dent’s “restaurant hills she will die on”, Paul’s insane night at Anfield, New York’s viral $60 dollar rye bread and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 10 · 32 min
Impatient customers & kitchen gossip
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Impatient customers, kitchen gossip, Si’s trip to Newport and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 3 · 43 min
Cooking a £20 Lidl meal, James Martin & Big Feastival
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Cooking a £20 Lidl meal, The Audley Pub, James Martin, Big Feastival, Sharp’s Brewery, Opheem and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 27 · 22 min
Quiz time! Biggest Wine & Whisky producers in the world
This week, Paul’s on holiday - so it’s quiz time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20 · 42 min
Paul’s trip to Paris & "Summer jobs" are back!
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s trip to Paris. Plus, Si’s brother-in-law's wedding, pastry, Tom Brown & Brad Carter relocating, summer jobs being back and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13 · 52 min
Impact of the UK drought on agriculture & Top 5 countries with Michelin Stars
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Impact of the UK drought on agriculture. Plus, food waste management at home, kitchen hygiene essentials, expiration dates, pasta alla vodka, Top 5 countries with Michelin Stars, Paul’s coffee mug and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 6 · 38 min
Oudh 1722, UK fruit problems & Top 5 most satisfying words in cooking
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Aktar Islam’s Oudh 1722, UK fruit problems, Si’s mulberries, Paul’s Birthday, Top 5 most satisfying words in cooking, youtube algorithm’s and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 30 · 30 min
Wingfest 2026, family life in hospitality & red vs white onions
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Wingfest 2026, family life in hospitality, comedians, red vs white onions and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 40 min
The Final Season of The Bear & our British Podcast Awards Nomination
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The Final Season of The Bear, British Podcast Awards Nomination, Balthazar, soy sauce, The Devonshire (again), emergency dishes and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 34 min
An 1894 menu, summer salads & peers approval vs being loved by the masses
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: An 1894 menu, weather woes, peaches, peers approval vs being loved by the masses, summer salads and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 9 · 24 min
Panzanella, Books for Cooks & spicy nuts
The boys record during a World Cup sleepover for England vs Mexico. Plus - Panzanella, tiramisu, Eel Sushi in Notting Hill, Books for Cooks, steak stealers, spicy nuts and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2 · 31 min
Tucci in Italy, Italy’s Blue Zones & Water Mills
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Tucci in Italy, Italy’s Blue Zones, sports days, water mills, more cold brew chat and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 25 · 44 min
Wylie Dufresne, Coqodaq & NYC
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s back from New York City so we discuss… Wylie Dufresne, cinnamon buns, cheesecake, Coqodaq, cold brew, basketball, pizza, The World Cup and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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