Here I am joined by Michelin star chef and cookbook author Ollie Dabbous. In the latest episode we delve into how Ollie made a career from his passion for cooking, being starstruck by his favourite chefs, how he worked his way up in kitchens with his “nothing to lose” attitude, home cooking and so much more. 

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Check out Ollie’s restaurant here: https://www.instagram.com/hide_restaurant/ and https://hide.co.uk/home 

Resources mentioned in the episode 

Hide restaurant - 

Ready Steady Cook – episodes with Lesley Waters and Brian Turner

Keith Floyd 

Claude Bosi - https://claudebosi.com/ 

Le Manoir https://www.belmond.com/hotels/europe/uk/oxfordshire/belmond-le-manoir-aux-quat-saisons/ 

Fat Duck https://thefatduck.co.uk/ 

Ollie Dabbous cookbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ollie-Dabbous/dp/1408843951/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10BG6W74XNUWN&keywords=ollie+dabbous&qid=1657037401&s=books&sprefix=ollie+da%2Cstripbooks%2C55&sr=1-1 

Saturday Kitchen https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v5y2 

In this latest episode, I am joined by my good friends Damian Clisby and Kiloran Buckler. Here we chat about how they moved from working at top London restaurants, Petersham Nurseries and Brat, to shepherding a flock of sheep in rural Wales. We discuss, a day-in-the-life of shepherding, how seasonal produce is different throughout the UK, eye-opening moments from living off the land, favourite recipes and so much more. 

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Follow Damian here: https://www.instagram.com/damian_clisby/ check 

Resources mentioned in the episode 

Petersham Nurseries https://petershamnurseries.com/ 

Brat restaurant: https://bratrestaurant.co.uk/

Mark Hix: https://www.instagram.com/markehix/?hl=en 

In this extra special episode, we record live from the iconic Christchurch Food Festival, on the beautiful South Coast. Here I sit down with chefs, who some of you may recognise from previous episodes – BBQ legends Sam and Shauna and baker extraordinaire and total bread genius, Richard Bertinet.

I’m also joined by Philip Lowery, Founder and Director of Real Food Festival and one of the people who runs Christchurch. We chat about festival highlights, the importance of food festivals and how they open us to new foods and so much more.

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Follow guests here:

Sam and Shauna: https://www.instagram.com/samandshaunaofficial/ 

Richard Bertinet: https://www.instagram.com/richardbertinet/

Resources mentioned in the interview:

Christchurch Food Festival: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchfoodfestival/ and https://christchurchfoodfest.co.uk/ 

Real Food Fest: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodfest/ 

From Salt to smoke: https://fromsalttosmoke.co.uk/ 

Sam and Shauna’s Big Cook Out: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09zgryq 

Dhruv Baker: https://www.instagram.com/dhruvbaker1/ 

I am delighted to sit down with the legendary José Pizarro, the man who many say is responsible for bringing true tapas to the UK. In this episode we delve into his career change from dentist to chef, his experience growing up on a Spanish farm, the exciting new hotel he has opened and what you can expect from dining at one of his iconic tapas restaurants. 

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Follow José here: https://www.instagram.com/jose_pizarro/ and check out his restaurants here https://josepizarro.com/ 

In the first episode of our brand-new season, I am joined by the sensational Ulrika Jonsson.

Not only is Ulrika a fantastic TV presenter but she is a passionate cook, gardener and MasterChef finalist.

Here we chat about how she first fell in love with cooking, what it was like eating in the Big Brother House, favourite seasonal recipes and so much more. 

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Follow Ulrika here: https://www.instagram.com/ulrikajonssonofficial/

Resources mentioned in the interview:

Julie Jones: https://www.juliejones.online/

The Crooked Billet https://www.thecrookedbillet.co.uk/ 

Five Little Pigs https://www.fivelittlepigs.co.uk/

MasterChef https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006t1k5

In our season one finale, I catch up with the incredible cookery book author and chef Lesley Waters. Here we chat about her time on Ready Steady Cook, why she loves cooking with the seasons, family favourite recipes and so much more.

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Resources mentioned in the interview:

The Savoy https://www.thesavoylondon.com/

Ready Steady Cook https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g20l

Prue Leith https://prue-leith.com/ 

Paul Rankin https://www.instagram.com/chefpaulrankin/?hl=en 

Lesley Waters Cookery School https://www.lesleywaters.com/ 

In this episode I catch up with Patricia Trijbits, CEO and Founder of Where the pancakes are – one of the hottest and most popular pancake restaurants in London. Here we chat about toppings, our best secret tips to make the perfect batter and so much more to get you ready for Pancake Day. 

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Resources mentioned in the interview:

Where the pancakes are: https://www.wherethepancakesare.com/stories/our-story/ 

Jamie Oliver https://www.instagram.com/jamieoliver/ 

In our first episode of 2022, I’m joined by one of Britain’s most well-knows chefs, the incredible Brian Turner CBE. Here we chat about his time on Ready Steady Cook, how TV chefs have evolved, seasonal cooking and his surprise favourite foods. 

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

Resources mentioned in the interview:

Antony Worrall Thompson http://awtrestaurants.com/

This Morning https://www.itv.com/thismorning 

Ready Steady Cook https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g20l 

The Savoy https://www.thesavoylondon.com/ 

Check out books by Brian Turner: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brian-Turners-Favourite-British-Recipes/dp/0755310934 

Royal Academy of Culinary Arts https://www.royalacademyofculinaryarts.org.uk/

In our last episode of the year, I’m joined by Rob Corbett, Vintner, and owner at Castlewood Vineyard, a Devon-based, family vineyard specialising in low intervention and sustainable British wine. 

In this episode we delve into the explosion of British wine, perfect wine parings and recipes, what to look out for when you are buying wine and the importance of buying local and from small producers. If you’re already a fan of British wine then this episode is not to be missed, equally, if you’ve never tried British wine before then after this episode you will certainly want to sample a bottle (or two) over Christmas and find out what all the fuss is about. 

Check out Castlewood on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/castlewoodwines/

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

To purchase Castlewood wine, visit: https://www.castlewoodvineyard.co.uk/shop  

Resources mentioned in the interview:

THE PIG https://www.thepighotel.com/ 

Castlewood Vineyard Wine Festival https://www.castlewoodvineyard.co.uk/festival 

Veuve Clicquot https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-int

Mark Hix https://www.instagram.com/markehix/ and his restaurant https://theoysterandfishhouse.co.uk/ 

The Sourcing Table https://thesourcingtable.com/ 

The Book and Bucket https://open.spotify.com/episode/41RthTrCkTdNwhcFRKYQ57?si=70952a68ba7d448c 

Paul Kelly https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BhlG3TWr3qDUw2OefxgrJ?si=39f35d09822144cd 

Kamado Joe https://www.kamadojoe.com/ 

World Cheese Awards https://gff.co.uk/awards/world-cheese-awards/ 

In our latest episode, I’m joined by Paul Kelly, managing director and turkey farmer at the award-winning Kelly Turkeys.

Here we chat about everything you need to know before you prep and cook your turkey ahead of Christmas, how Henry VIII is responsible for bringing the turkey to the Christmas table and top recipes which use the whole bird and lots more. Trust me, if you aren’t already excited about Christmas feasting, you will be after listening to this… 

Check out Paul on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/kellybronze/ 

You can follow host James Golding on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/james_golding_chef/ and Maple from Canada UK https://www.instagram.com/maplecanadauk/ for more seasonal recipe inspiration 

James’ recipes are available here: https://www.maplefromcanada.co.uk/benefits-of-maple/ambassadors/james-golding/  

To order a Kelly Bronze https://www.kellybronze.co.uk/ 

Resources mentioned in the interview:

THE PIG https://www.thepighotel.com/ 

Delia Smith https://www.deliaonline.com/ 

Big Green Egg www.biggreenegg.co.uk 

Hampton Court www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace