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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Bake off winner Nadiya Hussain, food writer Cry...
National treasure and Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain discusses her Mum's chicken korma plus her tips for frugal cooking. Bake off finalist Crystelle Pereira shares the beauty of Goan cuisine and Chris Baber on giving people confidence in the kitchen.
36 min
177
Let's cook together: Grilled marinated mackerel
Cook-a-long with Michel Roux in this pause-anytime episode
2 min
178
Award-winning chef Michel Roux on life after Le...
Recorded at Le Gavroche, much loved TV chef and cook book author Michel Roux talks with host Orlando Murrin about his future plans, his new cookbook and his biggest cooking disaster.
30 min
179
Let's cook together: Brummie bacon cakes
Cook-a-long with us in this pause-anytime episode
2 min
180
Marcus Wareing on his BBC TV show and the joy o...
Host of Tales from a Kitchen Garden, MasterChef: The Professionals judge and award-winning chef, Marcus Wareing, talks to host Mallika Basu about his new show, the importance of learning how to cook and his love of growing what you eat.
18 min
181
Let's cook together: Corned beef hash
Cook-a-long with John Whaite in this pause-anytime episode.
3 min
182
Bake Off winner & Strictly star John Whaite dis...
Bake Off winner and Strictly Come Dancing finalist, John Whaite, discusses his new book and upcoming projects. The TV chef also talks with host Mallika Basu about his favourite dish and how to make the best Victoria sponge.
24 min
183
Let's cook together: Ellis Barrie’s grandad’s c...
Cook-a-long with Ellis Barrie in this pause-anytime episode
4 min
184
Boiling Point's Vinette Robinson and Ellis Barr...
Star of Boiling Point, Vinette Robinson, and consultant chef to the show, Ellis Barrie, discuss the new TV series and their favourite dishes from childhood and the present with host Mallika Basu
28 min
185
Let's cook together: Posh chorizo beans
Cook-a-long with Claire Richards in this pause-anytime episode
3 min
186
Pop sensation Claire Richards on her new album,...
In this episode Claire talks food and music with host Mallika Basu, plus she shares her top kitchen freezer tips for saving time and making your food last longer.
21 min
187
Let's cook together: Seafood woku belanga
Cook-a-long with Petty Pandean-Eliot in this pause-anytime episode
5 min
188
Chef and author Petty Pandean-Eliot discusses t...
'Through food we make new friends' says Petty Pandean-Eliot. She talks to host Mallika Basu about fusion cooking, her childhood in Manado, and the many spices that add layers of flavour to modern Indonesian cuisine.
23 min
189
Let's cook together: Ikan Assam Pedas
Cook-a-long with James Whetlor in this pause-anytime episode.
4 min
190
Malaysian chef Abby Lee on the sour hot flavour...
Find out how to shop for lemongrass and the other ingredients Abby Lee enjoys cooking with such as Vietnamese coriander and kalamansi lime to make the flavour-packed food at her Malaysian street food sensation in South London.
25 min
191
Let's cook together: Kourabie
Cook-a-long with Irini Tzortzoglou in this pause-anytime episode
4 min
192
Talking celebratory Greek food with MasterChef ...
Memories of her idyllic childhood in Crete inspire the banker-turned-cookbook author and chef's cooking.
35 min
193
Let's cook together: Prawn and crab lasagne
Cook-a-long with Grant Hedley in this pause-anytime episode.
7 min
194
Wine enthusiast Grant Hedley talks wine pairing...
Tom Kerridge speaks to wine enthusiast and educator Grant Hedley to learn the secrets of pairing wine with your favourite foods, how to gain confidence in wine tasting, and how social media has changed the wine industry for the better.
29 min
195
Let's cook together: Chocolate chip cookies
Cook-a-long with Joan Brennan in this pause-anytime episode.
4 min
196
Tom Kerridge discovers everything you want to k...
Tom talks to the Suffolk-based baker and chocolate maker (what a dream job!) about working with family, ageing chocolate and why cookie dough is best made the day before baking
22 min
197
Let's cook together: Slow cooked beans with pla...
Cook-a-long with Lerato in this pause-anytime episode.
7 min
198
Food writer and presenter Lerato on the flavour...
She started cooking at age 7 and opened a pizzeria in Nigeria soon after graduating. Lerato discusses her cooking influences and the ingredients she uses in her beloved slow-cooked black-eyed beans, with host Mallika Basu.
27 min
199
Let's cook together: Jollof Rice
Cook-a-long with Ayo Adeyemi in this pause-anytime episode.
3 min
200
Chef Ayo Adeyemi of Akoko on the rise of West A...
Tom Kerridge chats to chef Ayo Adeyemi about his culinary journey through restaurants all over the world to his current job at Akoko, and the nuances of his favourite West African dish, jollof rice.
35 min