39 episodes

It might be another food podcast, but this one is different.
Dishin' It puts the spotlight on the food scene in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider Scotland to give listeners plenty of inspiration for the best places to eat, drink, stay and explore in Scotland. Join Colin (also known as The Food Hoover) as he gets up close with food brands, food writers and content creators to chat about all things food, travel and everything in between.
You'll definitely have a growing appetite for Scotland once he's done blethering.
Support the podcast.

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Dishin' It The Food Hoover

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

It might be another food podcast, but this one is different.
Dishin' It puts the spotlight on the food scene in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider Scotland to give listeners plenty of inspiration for the best places to eat, drink, stay and explore in Scotland. Join Colin (also known as The Food Hoover) as he gets up close with food brands, food writers and content creators to chat about all things food, travel and everything in between.
You'll definitely have a growing appetite for Scotland once he's done blethering.
Support the podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dishin' It Sides: Aberdeen Cocktail Week

    Dishin' It Sides: Aberdeen Cocktail Week

    The glasses are chilling, the ice is loaded and the shakers are primed - Aberdeen Cocktail Week is ready to be poured. Running from Wednesday 18 to Tuesday 24 October, the festival celebrating the local drinks scene and bar talent is back for it's second year.
    I catch up with festival organiser Gregor Sey, Scott Keith of Siberia Bar & Hotel and Milo Smith of the Old Workshop Bar join to fill me in on what to expect this year.
    Aberdeen Cocktail Week website: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/
    Find out where to drink during Aberdeen Cocktail Week: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/venues/
    Buy Aberdeen Cocktail Week Wristbands: https://aberdeencocktailweek.com/wristbands/

    Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. And for your monthly digest of food and drinks news from across North-east Scotland, sign-up to my Foodletter.
    If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a Ko-fi which all helps in the production of future episodes.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 13 min
    Dishin' It Sides: Provenance Festival

    Dishin' It Sides: Provenance Festival

    North-east Scotland's 10-day food and drink festival is back for another year. This episode of Dishin' It Sides fills you in on everything to expect from this year's Provenance Festival.
    Find out what's on: https://www.provenancefestival.co.uk/events
    Check out the festival's event map: https://www.provenancefestival.co.uk/map
    https://www.provenancefestival.co.uk/

    Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. And for your monthly digest of food and drinks news from across North-east Scotland, sign-up to my Foodletter.
    If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a Ko-fi which all helps in the production of future episodes.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 11 min
    E30 - Craig Wilson, Eat on the Green

    E30 - Craig Wilson, Eat on the Green

    We’ve hit the big 3-0 people. Dishin’ It has recorded its 30th episode and what better way to celebrate than a food chat with the North-east’s very own Kilted Chef, Craig Wilson of Eat on the Green.
    Delving into Craig’s career to date, this is your episode to find out what Aberdeenshire’s Kilted Chef is all about.
    Businesses and accounts mentioned
    Isle of Harris GinThe Gin Bothy
    Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
    For your monthly digest of food and drinks news from across North-east Scotland, sign-up to my Foodletter.
    If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a Ko-fi which all helps in the production of future episodes.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Dishin' It Sides: A preview of Dough & Co.

    Dishin' It Sides: A preview of Dough & Co.

    A new doughnut shop is set to open in Aberdeen and I caught up with owner Stuart McPhee to find out what Dough & Co. has in store for the city.

    Follow Dough & Co. on Instagram, Facebook and find out more on its website.
    If you have a new product, opening or event you’d like to share on Dishin’ It Sides, email thefoodhoover@outlook.com. 
    Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. And for your digest of local food highlights by email, subscribe to my Foodletter.
    If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a Ko-fi which all helps in the production of future episodes.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 19 min
    Dishin' It Sides: Smoke and Soul's crowdfunding campaign

    Dishin' It Sides: Smoke and Soul's crowdfunding campaign

    Since featuring on the podcast back in 2021, Smoke and Soul has grown from strength to strength. Lindsay and Corey have expanded to take over the Six Degrees North building and have now launched a crowdfunding campaign to support their next chapter. 

    Support the Smoke and Soul crowdfunding campaign: https://www.smokeandsoul.co.uk/pages/crowdfunder Catch up with Lindsay’s podcast episode (episode 8): https://shows.acast.com/dishin-it/episodes/e8-smoke-and-soul-the-story-so-far Subscribe to my Foodletter for your monthly local food highlights: https://thefoodhoover.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7f18270ee5ab15066ea4818fe&id=af17725d3d  
    If you have a new product, opening or event you’d like to share on Dishin’ It Sides, email thefoodhoover@outlook.com. 
    Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
    If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a Ko-fi which all helps in the production of future episodes.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 13 min
    Dishin' It Sides: Aberdeen Restaurant Week

    Dishin' It Sides: Aberdeen Restaurant Week

    Aberdeen Restaurant Week (ARW) is back next week and here’s everything you need to know about the city’s foodie fortnight.
    In this episode I’m joined by Shona Byrne from festival organiser Aberdeen Inspired, Craig Thom from Faffless (one of this year’s participating restaurants) and some of this year’s event ambassadors.
    Check out the Aberdeen Restaurant Week restaurant guide.
    Find out more about Aberdeen Restaurant Week here.
    Find out more about Faffless and its ARW menu.

    If you have a new product, opening or event you’d like to share on Dishin’ It Sides, email thefoodhoover@outlook.com. 
    Follow my food escapades at thefoodhoover.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
    If you would like to show your support for the podcast, you can buy me a Ko-fi which all helps in the production of future episodes.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 15 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Vee01224 ,

A very tasty podcast!

Thanks for a fab podcast filled with great suggestions on places to visit for awesome food! Loved hearing from Graeme and the Fat Sparrow’s journey so far.

gerrydiver ,

Dishin it up good.

Came upon this brilliant pod and can’t rate it highly enough. Don’t listen whilst hungry.

K.i.r.s.t.y =] ,

Scottish bants & recs

Absolutely loved the first episode. Colin’s down to earth style makes for easy listening and I can’t wait to get a list of Scottish food, drink & stay recommendations as long as my arm by the end of this season! Keep up the good work Colz 👏🏼

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