Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Ixta Belfrage, award-winning cook and author of Mezcla and FUSÃO, picks nostalgic village pasta, prawn lasagna and rabbit porchetta among a vibrant Mexican starter spread. She talks about slow-cooked seafood, picnic-style tostadas, and a show-stopping choco-taco ice cream. Lively culinary stories and flavorful dish choices make for a mouthwatering conversation.

Kojey Radical, a Brit Award- and Mercury Prize-nominated musician and dynamic live performer, chats about touring quirks and toilet anxiety. He picks whole grilled tilapia with citrus roast potatoes, raves about oxtail croquettes and sticky toffee pudding. He also confesses a love of Spanish reality TV and viral 'Karens' clips.

Ahir Shah, an award-winning stand-up comic and Netflix performer, shares personal stories about family, food, and his comedy career. He talks about learning Gujarati home cooking after quitting smoking. He recounts a grandmother’s monkey tale, explores his Netflix show Golden and family migration, and describes his obsession with pani puri and nostalgic comfort foods.

Amy Matthews, stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster known for sharp wit and touring shows. She picks pickled herring, saag paneer with roti, smoked tomato and lavender tonka crème brûlée. She also dramatises a twinkly restaurant vibe, sparkling water mouthfeel and a mezcal Paloma with smoky ash notes. Expect lively touring anecdotes and vivid sensory descriptions.

Nikesh Patel, British actor best known for Starstruck and recent Netflix work, picks a vivid comfort-food menu while telling wild on-set and Celebrity Hunted stories. He recalls Penang shoot chaos, family food rituals and a chai espresso martini invention. Playful banter covers wedding fittings, okra fries obsession and a dessert idea that gets delightfully surreal.

We’re rolling out a Tasting Menu once again, and this time Off Menu fan favourite, Taskmaster star, superstar stand-up and podcaster Fern Brady gets given a surprise menu. Fern Brady has launched a new podcast ‘Ignore That Feeling’ with Alison Spittle. Listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ignorethatfeelingpodcast Follow Fern on Instagram @fernfrombathgate and TikTok @fernbradyofficialWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 19 Feb.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow 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 Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean McLoughlin, stand-up comic and creator of The Sean McTalk Show, is on tour with White Elephant. He chats about touring life and filming a new special. He shares his DIY late-night web series process. He describes favourite comforts from chippy chips to Ethiopian injera and tiny airplane reds.

Amanda Seyfried, Oscar-nominated actor known for Mean Girls and Mamma Mia, discusses her new film The Testament of Ann Lee and life in the UK. Playful scenes set a whimsical tone. She shares family stories, farm sanctuary life, favorite drinks and a dream menu from kale salad to rice pudding. Conversation mixes filmmaking, hydration quirks and touring anecdotes.

Guz Khan, comedian, actor and writer known for Man Like Mobeen, drops in with quick stories about cars, family and touring life. He talks Pokemon collecting, running a custom car show and scrapping a mouldy Ford Focus. Expect chat about late-night gig food, plate-sharing rules, and a feast of tandoor kebabs, hot honey tenders and rasmalai-topped French toast.

Will Arnett, the Emmy-nominated actor and voice of BoJack Horseman, graces the show with hilarious tales about his new film, Is This Thing On?, and his comedic journey. He shares anecdotes from his encounters with icons like Richard E. Grant and Jürgen Klopp. Will reveals his dream meal, including foie gras and a dry-aged ribeye, and cheekily critiques dining etiquette, especially around soggy fries. With humor at every turn, he ends on a high note discussing his favorite dessert—an extravagant flaming chocolate baked Alaska.