Yuletide greetings to all! We’re back in national tredge territory for our first Christmas special of the year, as we welcome Dawn French to the Dream Restaurant.
Dawn French’s new book ‘The Twat Files’ is out now, published by Penguin. Buy it here.  Follow Dawn on Instagram @dawnrfrench and Twitter @Dawn_French 
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 216: Dawn French (Christmas Special)

Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy

Comedy Interviews

Co-founder of Hoppers restaurants Karan Gokani has a table booked this week, and he’s bringing along Edward Stephenson Jamison Gamble as his dining companion.
‘Hoppers: The Cookbook’ is out now, published by Quadrille Publishing. Buy it here.  Go to Hoppers restaurants in London. Visit hopperslondon.com to book a table.  Follow Hoppers on Instagram and TikTok @hopperslondon  Follow Karan on Instagram @karancooks 
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 246: Karan Gokani

Irish comedy icon Tommy Tiernan joins us for night one in Dublin. And, no, this episode hasn’t been edited much. 
Tommy Tiernan is on tour now with ‘Tommedian’. For dates and tickets go to tommytiernan.ie  Follow Tommy on Twitter @Tommedian and Instagram @officialtommedian
Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 245: Tommy Tiernan (Live in Dublin)

Superb stand-up and podcaster Sara Barron has a reservation this week. And did you know her brother is a babe? 
Listen to Sara’s podcast ‘They Like to Watch’ wherever you listen to podcasts.  Sara Barron is at the Edinburgh Fringe this August with her new show ‘Anything For You’. For tickets and info visit edfringe.com  Follow Sara on Twitter @sarabarron and Instagram @sarabarron1000000
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 244: Sara Barron

Despite wanting to go home, Joe Wilkinson showed up for his table at the Dream Restaurant, live in Brighton. 
Listen to Joe’s podcast Chatabix with David Earl wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Chatabix on Instagram @chatabixpodcast  Joe’s book ‘My Autobiography’ is out now. Buy it here.  Follow Joe on Instagram @gillinghamjoe 
Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the Brighton Dome. Edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 243: Joe Wilkinson (Live in Brighton)

‘Portlandia’ star and half of Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And we now have some ideas to pitch to Dragon’s Den…
Sleater-Kinney’s new album ‘Little Rope’ is out now. Buy it and listen to it here.  Sleater-Kinney are touring this year. For dates and tickets go to sleater-kinney.com  Follow Carrie Instagram @carrie_rachel 
Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).
Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.
Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 216: Dawn French (Christmas Special)

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