Good Food

Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates.

The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks.

 Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen. 


Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu.


The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar. 

Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.

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Health & Fitness
Leisure
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Restaurant writer
Restaurant reviewing and writing explained by Eileen Twum, who writes for our sister brand olive magazine. Eileen talks about turning her favourite pastime into a career.
25 min
327
How to pitch an idea to a food editor
Find out how to get your ideas into print, podcasts or websites with BBC Good Food’s Managing Editor and food media expert Lulu Grimes
10 min
328
Food content editor
Lulu Grimes heads up the food content team at BBC Good Food and olive. She shares the importance of understanding audiences and predicting trends in creating successful recipe and features.
33 min
329
Take a great food photo
Learn how to make a plate or food or ingredient look stunning with professional photographer Karen Thomas
4 min
330
Food photographer
How to get started as a food photographer – Karen Thomas talks to podcast host Miriam Nice about turning her passion into a profession.
19 min
331
Scale up a recipe
Learn how to properly test out your recipe at scale. Chelsie Collins talks you through her process for scaling up all her bakes in order to refine the recipe for large scale production.
9 min
332
Cookie creator
Blondie’s Kitchen co-founder Chelsie Collins talks inspiringly to Miriam Nice about making and growing her cookie business.
37 min
333
Set up your own food business
Tips and advice on standing out from the crowd when launching your own food product or consultancy from entrepreneur Mallika Basu
4 min
334
Food business consultant and D&I specialist
Mallika Basu has her own line of spice blends and also advises business on food issues. Essential listening for would-be entrepreneurs.
29 min
335
Recipe writing
Learn recipe writing from Donna Hay in this pause-anytime bonus episode.
4 min
336
Cookery book author
Donna Hay, cookery book author of over 20 best-selling books, with combined sales of over 7 million copies world-wide, presenter, editor and food stylist talks to Miriam about her varied career and her methods for writing recipes.
33 min
337
Taste gin like a pro
Host a gin tasting party with this pause-anytime bonus episode. Drinks industry expert talks you through how to organise, which gins to serve and how to get the best from a fun tasting event at home.
6 min
338
Gin Taster
Gin and tonic fans listen to this, Stuart Ekins has made a career from tasting and selling premium spirits. Stuart shares his career story with Miriam in this episode and give loads of advice and tips for those keen on working in the drinks industry.
21 min
339
Developing products explained
Director of Product Development April Preston explains 5 steps to get a great idea to market.
9 min
340
Product developer
Director of Product Development, April Preston, has over 30 years of experience in retail, manufacturing and the restaurant industry...
43 min
341
Choose and taste chocolate like a pro
Let chocolate expert Jennifer Earle guide you through choosing a great bar of high quality chocolate and lead you through the tasting process in the pause-anytime bonus episode.
13 min
342
Chocolate taster
Professional chocolate eater Jennifer Earle talks to host Miriam Nice about her enviable job in food in this new careers-based series from BBC Good Food.
23 min
343
Let's cook together: One-pan pigs in blanket beans
Learn to make this moreish side dish with our pause-anytime cook-a-long-with-Tom recipehttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pan-pigs-blanket-beans
3 min
344
Love your Christmas leftovers
Tom talks turkey sarnies, bubble and squeak, Stilton and figgy pudding for breakfast. Discover inventive ways to ensure nothing goes to waste. Plus Tom’s highlights of 2021 and predictions for the year ahead.
30 min
345
Let's cook together: Festive frozen chocolate p...
Learn to make this freezer-friendly dessert with our pause-anytime cook-a-long-with-Tom recipehttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/festive-frozen-chocolate-parfait
3 min
346
Figgy pudding and other festive desserts
What goes best with the perfect plum pudding – brandy butter, custard or cream? Or do you prefer something lighter after turkey and all the trimmings? From cheesecake to chocolate, Tom talks you through your options.
30 min
347
Let's cook together: Pork and chestnut Wellington
Learn to make this delicious main with our pause-anytime cook-a-long-with-Tom recipehttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pork-chestnut-wellington
6 min
348
Turkey and alternative mains
Want a juicy bird with crispy skin, fancy cooking a goose or need inspiration for something completely different? Tom’s on hand to ensure your main course is a roaring success. Plus, his favourite festive soundtrack.
32 min
349
Let's cook together: Sage and onion devils on h...
Learn to make these devilishly good snacks with our pause-anytime cook-a-long-with-Tom recipehttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sage-onion-devils-on-horseback
3 min
350
Snacks, starters and sides
Quick nibbles to serve with drinks, easy big-day starters and side dishes that go beyond Brussels. Tom’s recipes will ensure everyone asks for seconds. Plus, the best and worst Christmas presents he ever got.
29 min