Tom Kerridge

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  1. S7, Ep4 How to Fail: Tom Kerridge

    01/22/2020

    S7, Ep4 How to Fail: Tom Kerridge

    This week, the podcast welcomes its first ever Michelin-starred chef. Yes...it's Tom Kerridge! And what a chef he is. He failed at school, but found his way in catering college after the death of his Dad. He climbed the ranks of the profession, working hard and partying harder. Professional success followed, at the same time as personal failure - the long hours triggered a drink problem and he became unhealthily overweight. Faced with his own mortality, he gave up alcohol and went on a fitness regime that resulted in his losing 11 stone. His transformation was so impressive that it inspired a series of bestselling books, the latest of which, Lose Weight and Get Fit, is out now.Tom joins me to talk about his failure at education, his failure in business, his alcoholism and the associated failure to live in the moment. We talk about living to the extremes, having an addictive all-or-nothing mindset, how you can work with your spouse in a stressful industry and stay married, what it means to fail in a high-pressure environment and how he once had ambitions to be a child actor because it meant he got to hang out with the girls from a local private school. What a lovely chap he is - I hope you enjoy! *The Sunday Times Top 5 bestselling book of the podcast, How To Fail: Everything I've Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong is out now in paperback and available to buy here.*Lose Weight and Get Fit by Tom Kerridge is published by Bloomsbury Books and is available to buy here.  *How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is hosted by Elizabeth Day, produced by Naomi Mantin and Chris Sharp. We love hearing from you! To contact us, email howtofailpod@gmail.com* Social Media:Elizabeth Day @elizabday Tom Kerridge @cheftomkerridge                Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Robbie Williams and Lasagne Vodka

    05/23/2021

    Robbie Williams and Lasagne Vodka

    This week, Tom and Chris are joined by Robbie Williams. He chats about meeting rockstar chef Wolfgang Puck, his hatred of tasting menus and his big big plans for Stafforshire oatcakes. HOLIDAYS Can a lamb stew in Paphos and a post-club kebab in Zante both be magical food experiences? From Tom’s freshly-caught fish lunch to Chris’ questionable breakfast after a big night out, both share memorable food experiences during their trips abroad. GUEST - ROBBIE WILLIAMS Robbie chats about meeting rockstar chef Wolfgang Puck, how he can’t stand tasting menus and his love of Staffordshire oatcakes. Fussy eater Joe tries tomato soup for the first time and Hade tackles a banana - will they love it or loathe it? The guys also chat about local delicacies around the British isles - such as Scouse and the Middlesbrough Parmo - what’s your local dish? Let us know pirateship@tomkerridge.com TOASTIES The love for toasties is real! This week Hannah in Cumbria delivers an absolute game-changer with her banana and chocolate hazelnut spread toastie. Think you can do better? Get in touch. COCKTAILS Fro, the Head Barman at Tom’s Michelin star restaurant The Hand and Flowers, is on hand to make Kim a classy, fresh cocktail for a dinner party with friends. Fro explains alcohol infusions to Tom and Chris and is taksed with making a lasagne infused vodka. GET INVOLVED Are you a fussy eater or do you know a fussy eater who's up for a challenge? Have an amazing toastie filling that we should try? Have a big event you want the perfect cocktail for? Questions for Tom and Chris? Get in touch - pirateship@tomkerridge.com Follow the fun on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/ https://twitter.com/ChefTomKerridge https://www.instagram.com/cheftomkerridge

  3. The Richard Madeley Roast and Pay-Per-View Cooking

    05/31/2021

    The Richard Madeley Roast and Pay-Per-View Cooking

    This week, Tom and Chris are joined by broadcasting legend Richard Madeley. He chats about taking charge of all the home cooking, entertaining George Michael for Sunday lunch and shares a questionable tuna fish casserole recipe. PROFESSIONAL RIVALRY Do chefs pinch each other’s recipes or are they just very similar? Tom reveals how to put propper flavour in a cottage pie. Jamie Oliver is less than impressed when asked to sign Chris’ Gino D'Acampo cookbook. Chris suggests that Tom calls out other chefs for a boxing style pay-per-view cooking throwdown. Would you watch pay-per-view cooking? Let us know! GUEST - RICHARD MADELEY Richard chats about being tasked with ALL of the family cooking for the last twenty years. He also gives Tom and Chris detailed instructions on ‘the Richard Madley roast’. Richard’s dish even got the nod of approval by worldwide superstar George Michael who cleaned his plate when he called for lunch. Fussy eaters Dan and Karen tried duck liver pate and garlic mushrooms for the very first time - did they love it or absolutely hate it though? TOASTIES This week, Alex in York comes up trumps with his chicken kiev toastie suggestion which includes ‘free’ garlic bread. Think you can do better? Get in touch. COCKTAILS Fro, the Head Barman at Tom’s Michelin star restaurant The Hand and Flowers, is on hand to make Lizzi a summer BBQ cocktail that packs a citrus punch. Chris explains his signature cocktail, the ‘Lad Bomb’. GET INVOLVED Are you a fussy eater or do you know a fussy eater who's up for a challenge? Have an amazing toastie filling that we should try? Have a big event you want the perfect cocktail for? Questions for Tom and Chris? Get in touch - pirateship@tomkerridge.com Follow the fun on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/ChefTomKerridge https://www.instagram.com/cheftomkerridge https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/

  4. Tom Grennan’s elbow phobia, FronlyFans and Chef’s Arse

    06/07/2021

    Tom Grennan’s elbow phobia, FronlyFans and Chef’s Arse

    Tom and Chris are joined by one of the most talked-about artists in the UK today, Tom Grennan. He chats about getting fit during lockdown, how food poisoning has turned him off meat and his irrational fear of elbows. WORKING UNDER PRESSURE What exactly is chef’s arse? This week we learn that corn flour isn’t just for cooking as Tom recounts some of the extremely pressurised work environments he’s had to endure. GUEST - TOM GRENNAN Tom Grennan joins Chris and Tom from the sidelines of a 5-a-side pitch. He chats with the guys about life during lockdown, how much he’s looking forward to touring and his hatred of coriander. Fussy eaters Mike and Chris put their taste buds to the test when they try olives and mushrooms - will they love or loathe the new food? TOASTIES This week, Natalie in Blackpool offers up her filling suggestion. A Northern special: black pudding, brown sauce and crumbly cheese. Think you can do better? Get in touch. COCKTAILS Fro, the Head Barman at Tom’s Michelin star restaurant The Hand and Flowers, is on hand to make Charlotte a Raspberry Elderflower Spritz for her end of exams party. GET INVOLVED Are you a fussy eater or do you know a fussy eater who's up for a challenge? Have an amazing toastie filling that we should try? Have a big event you want the perfect cocktail for? Questions for Tom and Chris? Get in touch - pirateship@tomkerridge.com Follow the fun on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/ChefTomKerridge https://www.instagram.com/cheftomkerridge https://twitter.com/Chris_Stark https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/