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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.

  1. La Pepiá: The rise of the arepa

    26/08/2025

    La Pepiá: The rise of the arepa

    Joel 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 avocado consumption, and how his inventive approach to arepas – the traditional South American cornbread – has helped broaden their appeal.

    32 min
  2. Kolae: A love letter to southern Thailand

    19/08/2025

    Kolae: A love letter to southern Thailand

    Andy 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 southern Thai cuisine, balancing authenticity with local sourcing, and accommodating spice-averse palates without compromising on heat.

    36 min
  3. Bianca Mora: A journey to Emilia-Romagna

    12/08/2025

    Bianca Mora: A journey to Emilia-Romagna

    Ewa 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 how time is an essential ingredient of the very best parmesan and balsamic vinegar.

    29 min
  4. Padella: The power of pasta

    05/08/2025

    Padella: The power of pasta

    Tim 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 ‘rules’, and how a simple plate of Tuscan tomatoes shaped his life.

    39 min
  5. The Colombian Coffee Company: The light and dark of coffee

    08/04/2025

    The Colombian Coffee Company: The light and dark of coffee

    Eduardo 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 varieties, the unfairness of global markets, and how a focus on quality can help transform Colombian communities.

    30 min
  6. Khanom Krok: A taste of Thailand

    01/04/2025

    Khanom Krok: A taste of Thailand

    Worawan 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 sourcing great ingredients, helping curious shoppers discover new flavours, and how Thai people live to eat.

    32 min
  7. School Food Matters: The drive for food education

    25/03/2025

    School Food Matters: The drive for food education

    Stephanie 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 vital importance of learning about food, and the impact of Borough’s Young Marketeers programme.

    34 min
  8. Padre: Secrets of the perfect taco

    18/03/2025

    Padre: Secrets of the perfect taco

    Nick 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 regionality of the country’s cuisine, and the essential elements of a perfect taco.

    30 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Borough Market
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 657597
  • Show Website
    Borough Talks