About this podcast
On Borough Talks, we bring you real stories from inside London’s oldest food market. Speaking with the traders and chefs who bring the market to life, we explore big ideas, bold food, and share a few secrets along the way. Hosted by author and food writer Giulia Crouch.
Episodes
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- The Black Pig: Secrets of the perfect sandwich · 29 min · Season 11 Episode 5Nick Willoughby, founder of The Black Pig, joins Giulia Crouch to taste his stall’s legendary pork and parmesan sandwich and chat about his journey as a food entrepreneur, the…
- Oliveology: The Greek way of living well · 37 min · Season 11 Episode 4Marianna Kolokotroni, Greek food specialist and founder of Oliveology, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some Spartan olive oil and chat about the benefits of a Mediterranean…
- Martyn Odell: The food waste disruptor · 31 min · Season 11 Episode 3Chef, content creator and “food waste disruptor” Martyn Odell joins Giulia Crouch to chat about his simple, achievable approaches to avoiding waste, the joys of shopping in a…
- Elliot's: Simple food, natural wine · 31 min · Season 11 Episode 2Samantha Lim, co-owner of Elliot’s, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the restaurant’s legendary Isle of Mull cheese puffs and chat about the appeal of simple, seasonal…
- Kappacasein: The life of the cheesemaker · 31 min · Season 11 Episode 1Bill Oglethorpe, founder of Kappacasein, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of his Bermondsey-made Alpine cheeses and chat about becoming a “qualified peasant” in…
- Brindisa: The rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine · 35 min · Season 10 Episode 5Monika Linton, founder of the highly influential Brindisa shop and restaurant, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of Iberian products and tapas dishes and discuss her…
- Alpine Deli: The unique food of South Tyrol · 28 min · Season 10 Episode 4Thea Wunderer, founder of Alpine Deli, imports products from South Tyrol, a mountainous province in the far north of Italy. She joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of cured…
- Neal's Yard Dairy: The fragile beauty of British cheese · 38 min · Season 10 Episode 3Neal’s Yard Dairy’s director Bronwen Percival and young cheesemonger Cián Ó Cinnéide join Giulia Crouch to discuss the magic of a slow make, the art of the monger, and the…
- Camille: French regions, British seasons · 43 min · Season 10 Episode 2Elliot Hashtroudi, head chef at Camille, joins Giulia Crouch to share a plate of chicken hearts and chat about his love of French regional cuisine, how the shifting seasons…
- Jenki: The magic of matcha · 38 min · Season 10 Episode 1Claudia Boyer, co-founder of Jenki, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the matcha bar’s signature drinks and chat about the heritage and craft of Japanese matcha production…
- La Pepiá: The rise of the arepa · 32 min · Season 9 Episode 4Joel Ferrer, founder of La Pepiá, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of his stall’s Venezuelan salsas. They chat about sourcing produce from his fellow traders, the ethics of…
- Kolae: A love letter to southern Thailand · 36 min · Season 9 Episode 3Andy Oliver, chef and co-owner of Thai bar and grill Kolae, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some the restaurant’s vibrantly flavoured dishes. They chat about the complexity of…
- Bianca Mora: A journey to Emilia-Romagna · 29 min · Season 9 Episode 2Ewa Weremij, owner of Bianca Mora, joins Giulia Crouch to taste products from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and chat about two-hour lunch breaks, the Slow Food movement, and…
- Padella: The power of pasta · 39 min · Season 9 Episode 1Tim Siadatan, chef-owner of Padella, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the restaurant’s signature dishes and chat about our universal love of pasta, his perspective on Italian…
- The Colombian Coffee Company: The light and dark of coffee · 30 min · Season 8 Episode 5Eduardo Florez, founder of The Colombian Coffee Company social enterprise, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some different beans and chat about the stunning diversity of coffee…
- Khanom Krok: A taste of Thailand · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 4Worawan Kamann, founder of both the Khanom Krok street food stand and Raya, Borough’s southeast Asian grocery, joins Giulia Crouch to share her signature dishes and chat about…
- School Food Matters: The drive for food education · 34 min · Season 8 Episode 3Stephanie Slater, founder of the School Food Matters charity, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a soup recipe created by local children and chat about transforming school dinners, the…
- Padre: Secrets of the perfect taco · 30 min · Season 8 Episode 2Nick Fitzgerald, founder of Padre, joins Giulia Crouch to share some of his street food stand’s signature dishes and chat about his life-changing stint as a chef in Mexico, the…
- Pâté Moi: The alchemy of mushroom pâté · 40 min · Season 8 Episode 1Flip Dunning, founder of Pâté Moi, joins Giulia Crouch to taste her famous mushroom pâté and chat about the strange alchemy of simple ingredients, the challenges of running a…
- Borough Wines: Christmas in a bottle · 35 min · Season 7 Episode 4Calvin Pearson, head of wine at Borough Wines, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a few of his favourite festive bottles and chat about perfect pairings with a Christmas dinner, the…
