Breaking Bread Birmingham

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Breaking Bread Birmingham

Welcome to Breaking Bread Birmingham, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of our beloved city. We are your hosts, Liam and Carl, two food-obsessed friends on a mission to uncover the hidden gems, culinary wonders, and untold stories that make Birmingham’s food scene genuinely exceptional. So join us on this mouthwatering adventure as we explore the city’s food scene, share inspiring stories, and champion Birmingham as a culinary destination worth celebrating.

  1. Xmas Special: Birmingham's Best Bites of 2024 With Bite Your Brum & The Fat Foodie

    12/16/2024 · BONUS

    Xmas Special: Birmingham's Best Bites of 2024 With Bite Your Brum & The Fat Foodie

    Get ready for a festive feast of laughs and foodie insights! In this holiday special, Liam and Carl are joined by special guests Laura (Bite Your Brum) and Chris (The Fat Foodie) to dive into the highs, lows, and hidden gems of Birmingham’s food scene in 2024. 🍴 From standout dishes to must-visit spots like Rabbit, Albatross, Meat Shack, and Tiger Bites Pig, we dish out the details on the year’s top openings and closings. With plenty of cheeky banter and hilarious Christmas greetings, this episode is packed with humour, heartfelt reflections, and insider foodie tips. 🎧 Whether you’re a Birmingham local or a food lover from afar, this episode will leave you hungry for more! Hit play now for a delicious mix of wit, wisdom, and culinary celebration. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favourite food memories of 2024 in the comments! 00:00 Festive Greetings and Introductions 00:27 Meet the Guests 00:54 Award Talk and Banter 01:10 Christmas Special Setup 02:31 Food and Drink Orders 05:30 TikTok and Social Media Adventures 06:20 Old Man Pubs and Nostalgia 11:55 Openings and Closings in Birmingham 29:42 Top Three Memorable Moments 32:14 Exploring Southern Street Food 33:07 Zumhof: A Unique Experience 35:01 The Wilderness and Other Culinary Adventures 36:32 Memorable Dishes and Dining Experiences 42:19 Hidden Gems and Local Favorites 50:41 Upcoming Food Events and Venues 54:25 Final Thoughts and Future Plans Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors for this episode JQ BID. The Jewellery Quarter is where grit meets glamour, history mingles with the hustle, and a rich tapestry of heritage pulses with modern energy. Home to over 700 jewellers and indie retailers, it’s a neighbourhood where craft and creativity shine as brightly as the gold in its workshops. But it’s not just about the sparkle — this vibrant corner of Birmingham boasts a thriving food and drink scene and a story steeped in centuries of incredible history. At the centre of it all is the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID), the unsung hero keeping this remarkable area ticking. From projects that champion local businesses to efforts that protect its historic soul, JQBID works tirelessly to ensure the Quarter remains one of the UK’s most unique and unforgettable destinations for those who visit, work, or call it home. Website- https://jewelleryquarter.net/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jq_bid/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JewelleryQtr/ Twitter/X- https://www.x.com/JQBID Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Laura & Chris Bite Your Brum Insta- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/biteyourbrum/⁠ Twitter- ⁠https://www.x.com/BiteYourBrum/⁠ TikTok-⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@biteyourbrum⁠ Follow Laura's Professional Page- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bitecomms/⁠ The Fat Foodie Insta- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefatfoodieuk/⁠ TikTok- ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thefatfoodieuk⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1h 13m

  2. TRAILER

    Christmas Special/Dishes Of The Year Trailer

    A tasty bitesize teaser of our Christmas special which comes out Monday 16th

    1 min
  3. Want to Work in Hospitality? Hear How UCB Will Make You Industry-Ready

    10/30/2024

    Want to Work in Hospitality? Hear How UCB Will Make You Industry-Ready

    Join us at UCB restaurant as we delve into the unique training environment for aspiring chefs at University College Birmingham. Our guest, a seasoned chef and head of the culinary arts department, talks about the transition from bustling dinners to a quiet, reflective time suited for maintenance and preparations. Discover how the college's realistic working environments, including training kitchens and a public-facing restaurant, prepare students for the unpredictability of a career in hospitality. Learn about the chef's vibrant journey from Reading to Birmingham, his experiences in the industry, and the importance of both formal training and hands-on learning. This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone considering a career in culinary arts, highlighting the significance of industry standards and the essential qualities of future hospitality leaders. 00:00 Welcome to UCB Restaurant 00:15 The Quiet Before the Storm 01:08 Training the Next Generation 01:49 Public Facing Restaurant 02:43 Real-World Learning 04:27 Dealing with Difficult Customers 10:49 The Chef's Journey 14:49 Birmingham's Food Scene 21:02 Formal Training vs. Self-Taught 25:08 Student Success Stories 26:45 Front of House Experience 27:35 Celebrating Bakers 28:37 Hospitality Job Market 29:51 Journey into Teaching 34:37 Advice for Aspiring Chefs 36:08 Common Sense in the Kitchen 41:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections 42:24 Rapid Fire Questions Find Out More About UCB- https://www.ucb.ac.uk/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1 hr

  4. TRAILER

    Chef Lewis Walker UCB Trailer

    This is a tasty bitesize teaser of our full chat with Birmingham food legend Chef Lewis Walker Head of the College of Food at University College Birmingham

    1 min
  5. How Amy Built Birmingham’s Ultimate Whisky Haven – A Must-Watch for Whisky Enthusiasts!

    10/23/2024

    How Amy Built Birmingham’s Ultimate Whisky Haven – A Must-Watch for Whisky Enthusiasts!

    Calling all whisky lovers! In this episode, we sit down with Amy, a corporate pro turned whisky mastermind, who’s now a driving force in Birmingham’s whisky scene. Discover how she turned her passion for whisky into an iconic whisky venue and launched the city’s very first whisky festival!  From rare whiskies to insider secrets on opening a whisky-focused business, this is a must-watch for true enthusiasts and aspiring whisky entrepreneurs alike. Don’t miss Amy’s journey of bringing her love for whisky to life and reshaping Birmingham’s hospitality game. Hit play and dive into the world of whisky! 00:00 Welcome to Breaking Bread Housings 00:18 Exploring the Jewelry Quarter 02:59 Amy's Journey to Birmingham 05:55 Starting the Food and Drink Events Company 08:40 The Birth of Whiskey Birmingham 09:56 Opening the Bar in the Jewelry Quarter 18:53 Creating a Community Bar 20:57 The Fascination with Whiskey 28:31 The Rise of English Whiskey 35:36 Traveling to Islay: A Unique Experience 36:33 The Charm and Challenges of Islay 37:28 Whisky Production on Islay and Other Islands 40:18 Global Whisky Trends and Innovations 50:29 The History and Heritage of Whisky 56:45 Whisky Tasting and Community 01:05:06 Birmingham's Whisky Scene and Evolution 01:07:14 Fun and Personal Insights Get Social With Amy/Grain & Glass Website- https://grainandglass.co/ Insta- https://www.instagram.com/grainandglassjq https://www.instagram.com/amyseton/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/GrainandGlassJQ/ X- https://twitter.com/grainandglassjq Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1h 22m

  6. TRAILER

    Trailer For Our Chat With Whiskey Expert Amy Seton

    This is a tasty bitesize teaser for our chat with whiskey expert and whiskey bar and tasting room owner Amy Seton

    1 min
  7. Aspiring Chefs: Want to Know How to Make It? Matt Wilden’s Story Will Show You the Way!

    10/16/2024

    Aspiring Chefs: Want to Know How to Make It? Matt Wilden’s Story Will Show You the Way!

    In this episode, we sit down with renowned Birmingham chef Matt Wilden, who discovered his passion for cooking later in life and transformed it into a successful career. If you're an aspiring chef or thinking it's too late to follow your dream, this conversation will change your perspective. Matt shares his inspiring journey, from mastering wood fire cooking and perfecting pizza to hosting innovative pop-up events and becoming one of Birmingham’s top chefs. Learn how relentless drive, dedication to learning, and commitment to creativity pushed Matt to the forefront of the culinary scene. Get valuable insights, tips, and advice on navigating a late start in the kitchen and turning your passion into a profession. Whether you're new to the culinary world or looking to advance your skills, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways! Key takeaways for aspiring chefs - How to succeed no matter when you start - The value of constantly learning and innovating - Overcoming challenges in the culinary industry Don’t miss out on Matt Wielden’s incredible story! Watch now and get inspired to take your own culinary career to the next level! 00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation 00:12 Discussing TV Shows and Chef Life 03:02 Challenges of Takeaway and Lockdown 04:48 Journey to Becoming a Chef 09:22 Experiences in Various Kitchens 15:07 Starting a Pizza Business 21:30 Menu Evolution and Popular Dishes 24:53 Cooking Techniques and Inspirations 28:57 Sunday Dinners and Future Plans 29:43 The Roast Potato Panic 30:20 Perfecting the Roast Dinner 32:20 The Pressure of Cooking 33:52 Exploring Pop-Ups and Mexican Cuisine 40:41 The Art of Pizza Making 44:51 Advice for Aspiring Chefs 48:39 Fun and Favorites 53:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Matt Wilden Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/matt.wilden/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1h 4m

  8. TRAILER

    Matt Wilden Trailer

    This is a tasty bitesize teaser for our chat with the awesome & talented Matt Wilden

    1 min
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Welcome to Breaking Bread Birmingham, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of our beloved city. We are your hosts, Liam and Carl, two food-obsessed friends on a mission to uncover the hidden gems, culinary wonders, and untold stories that make Birmingham’s food scene genuinely exceptional. So join us on this mouthwatering adventure as we explore the city’s food scene, share inspiring stories, and champion Birmingham as a culinary destination worth celebrating.

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  • Creator
    Breaking Bread Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Breaking Bread Podcast
  • Show Website
    Breaking Bread Birmingham

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