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Updated 17/11/2023

2 DAYS AGO

Nikesh Patel

Actor, ‘Starstruck’ star and fellow runaway on ‘Celebrity Hunted’ Nikesh Patel is this week’s guest diner. And James Acaster reveals when he very rude to Nikesh's wife, Nicola Thorp. Nikesh Patel is currently starring in ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ on Netflix. Watch it here. Follow Nikesh on Instagram @inikeshpatel Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 26 Feb. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 days ago

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1h 13m
18 FEB

Fern Brady (Tasting Menu)

We’re rolling out a Tasting Menu once again, and this time Off Menu fan favourite, Taskmaster star, superstar stand-up and podcaster Fern Brady gets given a surprise menu. Fern Brady has launched a new podcast ‘Ignore That Feeling’ with Alison Spittle. Listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ignorethatfeelingpodcast Follow Fern on Instagram @fernfrombathgate and TikTok @fernbradyofficial Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 19 Feb. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Feb

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1h 18m
11 FEB

Sean McLoughlin

One of our favourite stand-ups, Sean McLoughlin, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Who else remembers when the £2 coin was launched? Sean McLoughlin is on tour now with ‘White Elephant’. For dates and tickets go to seanmcloughlincomedy.com ‘The Sean McTalk Show’ is available on YouTube and podcast apps. Watch it here. Follow Sean on Instagram @seanmcloughlincomedy and YouTube. Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 12 Feb. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Feb

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1h 32m
4 FEB

Amanda Seyfried

Oscar-nominated actor, ‘Mean Girls’ alumnus and star of the new film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Amanda Seyfried is our latest dream diner. And the genie has a cat tail this week. ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ is out in UK cinemas on Friday 20 February. Follow Amanda on Instagram @mingey Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 5 Feb. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Feb

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59 min
28 JAN

Guz Khan

After many years of trying to make a date work, ‘Man Like Mobeen’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Guz Khan is finally in the Dream Restaurant. But has he remembered his second phone? ‘Guz Khan’s Custom Cars’ is on Mondays at 9pm on QUEST. Watch it here. Follow Guz on Instagram and TikTok @guzkhanofficial Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 29 Jan. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Jan

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1h 15m
21 JAN

Will Arnett

The Dream Restaurant’s back in business for series 15, and our first booking is comedy royalty, Emmy-nominated actor, superstar podcaster and star of new movie ‘Is This Thing On?’, Will Arnett. Will Arnett stars in ‘Is This Thing On?’ which is in UK cinemas from 30 January. Follow Will on Instagram @arnettwill Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 22 Jan. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Jan

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1h 22m
17/12/2025

Kate Winslet (Christmas Special)

Oscar-winning acting royalty Kate Winslet joins us for a Christmas Special in the Dream Restaurant. But can James keep his Eternal Sunshine questions to himself? Kate Winslet’s directorial debut ‘Goodbye, June’ is in cinemas now and on Netflix from 24 December. Watch it here. Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 18 Dec. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Pippa Brown. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17/12/2025

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1h 12m
29/12/2025 · BONUS

Best of 2025: Part 1

We’re at the tail end of 2025, and it’s time for the first half of our most delicious clips of the year. Remember when we had Robert De Niro on the podcast? Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Clips Still or Sparkling? Daisy Ridley Emily Campbell Sally Phillips James Norton Rhys James Kunal Nayyar Rhod Gilbert Drinks Joanna McNally Stevie Martin Daisy Ridley Sally Phillips Food descriptions and recipes Santiago Lastra Antoni Porowski Carey Mulligan George Egg John Early James Norton Teachings Joy Crookes Emily Campbell John Early Kunal Nayyar 300th AJ Odudu Tasting Menus John Kearns Bridget Christie Jen Brister Live shows Rhod Gilbert Julian Clary Self Esteem Katherine Parkinson Weird choices Ian Smith Mawaan Rizwan Nina Conti Chris McCausland Global icons Jeff Goldblum Gillian Anderson Kate Winslet Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Joanne McNally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29/12/2025 · Bonus

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3h 36m
10/12/2025

Chris McCausland (Christmas Special)

Yuletide is here, and joining us for our first festive special is stand-up superstar and ‘Strictly’ champ Chris McCausland. ChrisMcCausland. ChristmasCausland… Chris McCausland’s autobiography ‘Keep Laughing!’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Michael Joseph. Buy it here. Chris is on tour in 2026 with his show ‘Yonks!’. For dates and tickets go to chrismccausland.com Follow Chris on Instagram @chrismccauslandcomedy and TikTok @chrismccausland Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 11 Dec. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive, and Felipe Franco. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/12/2025

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1h 12m
30/12/2025 · BONUS

Best of 2025: Part 2

Welcome to part two of the Best Of episodes, we’ve been expecting you for some time… This half contains the 'toilet humour' section. Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster. Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Clips Celeb stories Elle Fanning Harris Dickinson Dermot O'Leary Carey Mulligan Marian Keyes Kate Winslet Chris McCausland Greg James Chaos Stevie Martin Lucia Keskin Joy Crookes Mawaan Rizwan Ben Schwartz Jeff Goldblum Sharon Wanjohi Sharon Wanjohi Anecdotes Ellie Taylor David Tennant Neil Hannon Rhys James Meera Sodha Will Sharpe Blazing Bangladeshis Jonny Pelham Filth Will Sharpe Self Esteem Julian Clary Toilet humour George Egg Bridget Christie Mo Gilligan Stacey Dooley Marian Keyes David Tennant Ian Smith Elle Fanning John Kearns James vs Stephen Graham Stephen Graham: James vs Stephen 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/12/2025 · Bonus

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3h 45m

Plosive is the award-winning production company behind hit comedy podcasts including Off Menu, Lucy & Sam’s Perfect Brains, Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club, Nobody Panic, Cuddle Club, Northern News and The Rob Auton Daily Podcast.

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