The Hat Chat Podcast Why we made a political parody song about roast dinners
Mar 15, 2026
They explain creating a political parody single about roast-dinner culture and why a Toby Carvery became the target. They trade chaotic restaurant stories and compare franchise dining experiences. They discuss class, satire choices, and how the song went viral after receiving a response. They also share behind-the-scenes filming antics, props, and in-jokes.
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How A Toby Carvery Visit Became A Parody Single
- Hat Films released a parody single called You're In A Toby mocking taking family to a Toby Carvery as a cheeky, class-based joke.
- Ross and Chris recount noisy Sunday visits, sticky toffee pudding criticism, and filmed bits at the Maison Hall Toby that inspired the song.
Support Creators Directly To Make Content Viable
- Support creators directly if you want their content to continue, because streaming platforms pay very little per play.
- Ross thanks Patreon supporters and points listeners to Bandcamp and Patreon where purchases/support give meaningful revenue.
Satire Targeted At Clientele Not Just The Food
- The song leans into the hosts' acknowledged bigotry and class biases to satirise certain clientele rather than the restaurant itself.
- They framed jokes around the experience of cheap, crowded roasts versus nicer restaurants in Bristol to target behaviours not just food quality.