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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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  • weekly
  • Avg 38 min
  • English

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  • 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

  • April 30 · 27 min

    Paul’s lost phone & climate change’s impact on hospitality and farming

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s lost phone, climate change’s impact on hospitality and farming, Race Across the World, Paul’s upcoming Netherlands trip and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 16 · 38 min

    Dartmouth, Ashley Palmer-Watts on Food Unfiltered, & Football in pubs

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. Dartmouth, Ashley Palmer-Watts on Food Unfiltered, George the Butcher, Football in pubs, The Grand National, Seagull toastie tax and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • April 2 · 40 min

    Paul’s sliding doors moment, Roe, Cornus & career advice

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s sliding doors moment, Roe, Cornus, Pubs, career advice, becoming a first time head chef, backflips and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 20 · 50 min

    Esme’s school samosas, Noma scandal & listener questions

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Esme’s school samosas, Daise by Tony Parkin, Mother’s Day meals, Noma scandal, pork pies, childhood smells, listener questions and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • March 12 · 30 min

    Sat Bains' Caviar take, Paul on QVC & truffles

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Sat Bains' Caviar take, Paul on QVC, truffles, unsung heroes of cooking shows, Cheltenham Festival and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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