Cyrus Todiwala talks to Michael Barry about Indian food in this country and his mission to bring us the traditional dishes he grew up with - food he describes as good, wholesome and heartwarming. We find out why the word ‘curry’ drives him nuts, why he has no desire to chase a Michelin star and learn the key to mastering Indian cooking: relax, unclutter your mind and use your imagination.

Sarah Raven, author, gardener, and cook, talks to Nigel about her latest book, Sarah Raven's Garden Cookbook, a dazzling collection of more than 450 imaginative and seasonal recipes.

Tom Kime has worked as a chef in some of the most famous restaurants in London and Sydney from Le Pont de la Tour, the Riverside Cafe and Darley Street Thai.  His latest book, Street Food, has taken him to 15 countries - India, Vietnam, Chile, Singapore, Sicily, Morocco, Turkey...,to discover, sample and find out how to cook local delicacies. 

Nigel and Michael talk to Jane Lunzer Gifford, author of 'Pret A Manger: Food on the Move', a collection of Pret A Manger recipes to make at home, about the challenge of writing a book on sandwiches.They are joined by Pret’s commercial director, Simon Hargraves, who talks about the charitable work of the company.

Reza Mahammad is one of Britain’s freshest culinary talents. Educated in India, Reza reveals a common background with Freddie Mercury...   Not many people know that Reza’s father was one of the first pioneer Indian chefs to arrive in the UK and founded “Star of India" in London’s Fulham which boasts a long list of celebrity customers.

Lindsey Bareham talks to Nigel Williams about her new book, Dinner in a Dash, a collection of 50 dinners for six that can all be cooked in under an hour - and without breaking the bank.  Lindsey also tells us about her experiences as a restaurant critic and how she first met Simon Hopkinson - a friendship that led to her collaboration on Roast Chicken and Other Stories.
 

The vivacious Momma Cherri, owner of Brighton’s Momma Cherri’s Soul Food Shack, talks to Nigel about going head to head with Gordon Ramsay, how she made American soul food famous in the UK and her new cook book, Momma Cherri's Soul in a Bowl. Listen in and finally discover what on earth succotash is.  

Michel Roux talks to Michael Barry about the food revolution that has taken place in Britain over the past 25 years.  His name is a culinary legend with his brother Albert, as are their restaurants, Le Gavroche and The Waterside Inn, which they opened in the 1970s. 

Marcus Wareing talks to Michael & Nigel and reveals his secrets and tips in hia book ‘How to Cook the Perfect...’ Topics are as diverse as cooking custart tart for The Queen and what he learnt from Gordon Ramsay, cooking at home and his mum’s special pork chops with onions and sage.