• Montaigne
    May 6 2026

    Australian musician, ARIA Award-winner and former Eurovision contestant Montaigne – aka Jessica Alyssa Cerro – is this week’s dream diner. Will James bring up 2016?


    Montaigne is touring Australia in August for the 10th anniversary of their Glorious Heights album. For dates and tickets go to montaignemusic.com.au

    Listen and buy Montaigne’s latest album ‘it’s hard to be a fish’ here.

    Follow Montaigne on Instagram and TikTok @actualmontaigne


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 7 May.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ayoade Bamgboye
    Apr 29 2026

    ‘SNL UK’ cast member and Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer winner Ayoade Bamgboye is this week’s dream diner. Let’s just hope there aren’t any faecal clouds in the Dream Restaurant.


    Ayoade Bamgboye is on tour with her show ‘Swings and Roundabouts’. For dates and tickets go to berksnest.com/ayoade

    Ayoade stars in ‘Saturday Night Live UK’, Saturdays at 10pm on Sky One and streaming service NOW.

    Follow Ayoade on Instagram @ayoadezahrah


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 30 Apr.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Graham Norton
    Apr 22 2026

    We’re back in National Treasure territory, as king of the chat show Graham Norton turns interviewee in the Dream Restaurant. But don’t give him a blue cheese olive.


    Graham Norton hosts ‘The Neighbourhood’ which starts Friday 24 April, 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The series debuts with a three-night launch across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For the remaining four weeks, The Neighbourhood continues in its regular slot every Thursday and Friday night.

    Graham’s podcast ‘Wanging On’ is available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.

    Follow Graham on Instagram @grahnort


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 23 Apr.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Brian Cox
    Apr 15 2026

    British acting royalty, ‘Succession’ star and BAFTA winner Brian Cox joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Yep, it’s another national treasure. But does he think that dark matter is evil?


    Brian Cox’s directorial debut ‘Glenrothan’ is in cinemas on Fri 17 April.

    Follow Brian on Instagram @coxusa


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 16 Apr.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr
  • John Mulaney
    Apr 8 2026

    US stand-up superstar, ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumnus and ‘The Bear’ star John Mulaney has a table booked this week. But does he remember John the Mouse?


    John Mulaney is on tour in the UK and Ireland with his show ‘Mister Whatever’. For dates and tickets go to johnmulaney.com

    Follow John on Instagram @johnmulaney


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 9 Apr.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Regé-Jean Page
    Apr 1 2026

    ‘Bridgerton’ star Regé-Jean Page has a table booked at the Dream Restaurant this week. Or is that an April Fool?


    Regé-Jean Page stars in ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ which is released in UK cinemas on 10th April.


    Follow Regé-Jean on Instagram @regejean


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 2 Apr.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ixta Belfrage
    Mar 25 2026

    Award-winning cook and food writer Ixta Belfrage – author of ‘Mezcla’ and new book ‘FUSÃO’ – is this week’s Dream Restaurant guest. Did someone mention Prawn Lasagne?


    Ixta Belfrage’s new book ‘FUSÃO’ is out now - buy it here.

    Her previous book ‘Mezcla’ is available here.

    Follow Ixta on Instagram @ixta.belfrage


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 26 Mar.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Kojey Radical
    Mar 18 2026

    Brit Award- and Mercury Prize-nominated musician and rapper Kojey Radical is in the Dream Restaurant this week. But he’d rather be watching Spanish reality TV…


    Kojey Radical plays a massive show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 20 May. For tickets go to royalalberthall.com

    Follow Kojey on Instagram and TikTok @kojeyradical


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 19 Mar.


    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 Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

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    1 hr and 16 mins