How Long Gone 935. - Jago Rackham
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Apr 24, 2026 Jago Rackham, a London chef and author of To Entertain, shares candid stories from his culinary life. He describes simple, sensual cooking and how food can feel erotic. He talks about working as a private chef, the logistics of on-site menus, publishing plans, and balancing travel with personal life. Conversation also touches on knives, everyday routines, and the realities of kitchen life.
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Book Feels Like A Personal Guide With Recipes
- Jago described his book To Entertain as part-memoir, part-recipes and packed with personality rather than a strict cookbook.
- Chris and Jason recalled eating Jago's food at Izzy's and noted his messy, energetic station that made the meal feel lively and authentic.
British Modesty Makes Celebrating Success Difficult
- Jago explained British reticence to celebrate success stems from modesty and fear of tempting fate, making self-promotion uncomfortable for many.
- He said boasting in a meeting made him physically retch, showing cultural friction around success rituals.
A Day Juggling Cooking, Cycling, And Site Visits
- Jago described a typical busy day: podcast, emails, making a peanut-massaman style chicken soup, cycling across London and doing a site visit for an upcoming Studio Voltaire dinner.
- The day ended with library time, a restaurant birthday, and feeling like the schedule was full but not grueling.
