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The Nightcap
Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.
Episodes
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The Nightcap Podcast at Myrtos with chef Asimakis Chaniotis
In this episode of The Nightcap Podcast, hosts Simon Alexander and Paul Foster pull up a chair at Myrtos, the new Mayfair hotspot redefining Greek fine dining…
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The Lygon Arms, milk frothers & best wing sauces
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: The Lygon Arms, milk frothers, topping and dressing stations, best wing sauces…
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Wing Fest & No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski & Florence Pugh
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Wing Fest, Tucci in Italy, No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski and Florence Pugh…
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Interlude, feedback forms & Paul’s Chef’s Table dream guests
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Interlude, feedback forms, Paul’s Chef’s Table dream guests and chewing the industry…
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Jose Andres Chef’s Table Netflix Episode
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Jose Andres Chef’s Table Netflix Episode, luminous broccoli puree, guests cooking in…
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Paul cooks at HAW-Yee in Liverpool with the Have a Word podcast
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Paul cooks at HAW-Yee in Liverpool with the Have a Word podcast, diner designed food…
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Coworth Park, M&S sandwiches & Alice Waters Chef’s Table episode
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Coworth Park, Wimbledon M&S sandwiches, Alice Waters Chef’s Table episode, charcoal…
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BBQ’s in Battersea, ovens & menu ick’s
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: BBQ’s in Battersea, ovens, 99ers, marinades, menu ick’s, scallops and chewing the…
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Dishes Paul’s most proud of, Pizzas & Stews
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Hot weather, stew cooking, more cowboy stories, pizzas, dishes Paul’s most proud of…
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Clarkson’s Farm, salty beers & wood fire cooking
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Salty beer, Clarkson’s Farm, Unilever food judging, new ovens, wood fire cooking…
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Cookies, Eating at Sow & BBQ’s
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Cookies, Eating at Sow, BBQ’s, Fajitas, Aktar at The Catey’s and chewing the industry…
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The Royal Oak at Whatcote, Lily & The Woodsman,
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Royal Oak at…
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Reaction to Salt closing, Paul’s trip to Ireland & naughty customers
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The reaction to Salt…
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Salt - End of an Era
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul talks through the closing of Salt…
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Jamie Oliver’s Chefs Table Netflix episode review
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Jamie Oliver’s Chefs…
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Borderless cuisine, Easter eggs & food influencers
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Borderless Cuisine…
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Catey’s Noms 2025, Birria stews & Britain’s favourite cocktails
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Catey’s Nominations…
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Catey’s judging, humble/lavish pairings & kitchen smells
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Catey’s judging…
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Simon at The Devonshire, Indonesian cuisine & Full Englishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Simon at The…
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Coffee clarification, elevated street food & knives
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Coffee…
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The HRC Show 2025, Future Menus 4 key trends & crushed pretzels
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul eats out at…
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What coffee is what? Toasties & Future Menus
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: What coffee is what?…
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Sunday roast round Paul’s, rhubarb & bar snacks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Simon head’s to…
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Thieving Paul Foster, Notto & Cadbury’s Chocolate
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Reaction to the open…
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Sexism and the Hospitality Industry
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Laura Kimber, Head…
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The Michelin Awards 2025
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Michelin Awards…
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Michelin Star predictions 2025
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: UK Michelin Star…
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Food content creators, Junior Bake Off and dinner at Roe
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Dinner at Roe, wine…
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Ikea meatballs, Falmouth & non-alcoholic drinks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Ikea meatballs, Si’s…
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The Silver Spoon cookbook, soft play & 1 pot dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Silver Spoon…
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Xmas debrief, Abba & New Year’s resolutions
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Xmas debrief, Abba…
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How to make the perfect gravy for Christmas Day
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to make the…
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How to cook the perfect Roast Potatoes for Christmas Day
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook the…
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How to cook perfect Beef for Christmas Day
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook perfect…
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How to cook the perfect Turkey for Christmas
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: How to cook the…
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Opera Cakes, Soups & weird food combos
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Great British Bake…
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The Devonshire, 70’s desserts & the Christmas buzz
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul has lunch at…
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Customer Pet Peeves, Great British Bake Off & Fireworks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Great British Bake…
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Pumpkin dishes, Pastries & Minimum Wages
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Pumpkin dishes, best…
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Paul’s trip to Venice, Listener Q’s & Fish Dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s trip to…
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Purnell's, Dinner at Sat's, Cold cuts & Cars
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Purnell’s closes its…
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Cycle Challenge Recap, Weaning & Veggies
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul recaps his epic…
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On the eve of Paul's Cycle Challenge
Quick update Episode! Si and Paul catch-up on Tuesday 24th Sept, the night before Paul sets off on an epic London to Paris Cycle challenge, raising money for…
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Paul's Cycle Challenge & All Inclusive Hotels
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Paul’s prepping for…
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Big Feastival 2024, Sharp's & Unwritten kitchen rules
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Big Feastival 2024…
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Listener Q&A Special!
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: A Listener Q&A…
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The Sardine Factory, Affogatos, & best soft drinks
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Sardine Factory…
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National Chef of the Year deep dive, The Bear Series 3 & Nuts
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: National Chef of the…
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Dishoom, The Tawny & Best Summer Dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Eshaan Akbar’s Hands…
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The Cateys 2024, rogue food combos & James Martin shoutout
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: The Cateys 2024…
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Series 5, Bonus Ep 9 - Eshaan Akbar
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by comedian, writer, actor and Celebrity Masterchef contestant, Eshaan Akbar. On this episode: Eshaan’s relationship…
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Series 5, Ep 8 - Sonal Clare
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by GQ Sommelier of the Year, Sonal Clare. On this episode: Our first ever sommelier guest, wine tasting, life at…
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Series 5, Ep 7 - Andrew Sheridan & Sam Morgan
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Andrew Sheridan & Sam Morgan. On this episode: The business of setting up a restaurant, how to grow a group of…
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Series 5, Ep 6 - Adam Smith
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of Woven at Coworth Park, Adam Smith. On this episode: Woven, The Ritz, French cooking and…
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Developing your palette, stock making & Top 5 cheeses
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Developing your…
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Coffee subscriptions, School Dinner & Mince Dishes
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Coffee…
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Heston on mental health, Condiments & Fly Fishing
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Table Talk Chef…
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Si’s baby, Nightcap football bowl & Bananas
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee at Paul’s Restaurant - Salt, in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This week: Simon’s had a baby…
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Series 5, Ep 5 - Richard Craven
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of The Royal Oak at Whatcote, Richard Craven. On this episode: Turning a local village pub…
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Series 5, Ep 4 - Tom Shepherd
Paul Foster & Simon Alexander are joined by Michelin Star Head Chef of Upstairs, and Great British Menu main course winner, Tom Shepherd. On this episode…