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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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  • Avg 37 min
  • English

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  • 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 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 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

  • June 18 · 16 min

    Paul's in NYC

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee... but this week, Paul is in New York City. The boys briefly catch up on food, the World Cup, the Knicks and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 11 · 1 hr

    The Big VAT Debate in Hospitality

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The Big VAT Debate in Hospitality. We discuss the perception of VAT prices, the differences between VATable and non-VATable items and what needs to change. Plus, Tommy Banks on Food Unfiltered, pastries, foie gras and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 4 · 40 min

    Great British Menu Reunion, Tommy Banks in York & World Cup wall charts

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Great British Menu Reunion. Grace & Savour, Tommy Banks in York, Vieni, Tenderstem Broccoli, summer sandwiches, World Cup wall charts, and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 28 · 35 min

    Judging Student Chef of the Year, FarmFest 2026 & lager status symbols

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Judging Student Chef of the Year, FarmFest 2026, coping with the heat, lager status symbols, culinary education debate and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 21 · 46 min

    Simon & Hayley's Big Weekend, Steven Gerrard & the big "chip" debate

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Simon and Hayley have a full weekend of it in London, including: Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, Kricket, Bar Line, The Bun House, The Devonshire and Steve Gerrard. Plus, the big chip debate, speakeasies and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 20 · 42 min

    Pesca, Inter Scaldes, Lan y Mor & Bessie’s

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Pesca, Inter Scaldes, Lan y Mor, Bessie’s and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • May 7 · 18 min

    Top 5 cold puddings

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The boys are on holiday, so a special Top 5 edition: Cold puddings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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