Dishy Dads

We’re back!

After a break between seasons, there’s been a lot going on behind the scenes. In this episode, we kick off Season 3 from our brand-new studio and catch you up on everything that’s happened since the last season.

From Jay’s unexpected stay in hospital to Gary building the new Winchester Cookery School, it’s been a year full of challenges, hard work, and some big milestones.

In this episode:

✅ The story behind the new studio

✅ Jay’s hospital experience

✅ Building the Winchester Cookery School

✅ The highs, lows, and lessons from the start of 2026

✅ What’s coming up for Dishy Dads this season

Whether you’ve been with us from the start or you’re joining us for the first time, this is the perfect episode to jump in and see what we’ve been up to.

🎧 New episodes every week.

Follow Dishy Dads for food, family, business, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

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It’s been a couple of weeks , the dishy dads have both been away , Gary has been down with man flu ….. he is ok but it’s been rough and go , you know how bad man flu is !!! …. Some say worse than childbirth

And we talk inappropriate children’s entertainment to cozy winter nights in with comfort food and slow cooker specials

And we ask what would be your death row meal ?

In today’s episode, Jay drops the mic not once… but twice! 😂 We’re calling this one The Mic Drop for good reason. Expect the usual mix of dad jokes, foodie facts, and plenty of banter as we chat about what’s next for the Winchester Cookery School — from our upcoming MasterChef-style competitions to finding the Best Chef in Hampshire.

Plus, Jay reveals his biggest ambition yet… the legendary Dishy Dad Disco 🕺🔥

Tune in for laughs, plans, and pure Dishy Dad energy!

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The Dishy Dads are back with another serving of laughs, chaos, and kitchen confessions!

🍪 Jay finally gets his hands on a giant custard cream — only to face crushing disappointment.

🎸 Gary’s mate uncovers songs they wrote together back in 1992, and with a little AI magic, they’re brought back to life (sort of…).

🚤 The Dads recap an epic weekend at the Southampton Boat Show — including meeting Captain Jason from Below Deck Down Under!

🏫 The excitement builds as the Winchester Cookery School is almost ready to open its doors.

🍛 And in true dad-food fashion, Gary’s Wagamama Chicken Katsu turns up… without the chicken. Or the katsu. 😂

Expect dad banter, behind-the-scenes chef life, and plenty of laughs — because even when things go wrong, the third time’s still a charm.

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Seasonal Flavours, Southampton Boat Show, and the Cookery School Countdown

In this episode of The Dishy Dads Podcast, Gary and Jay dive into the best seasonal ingredients and dishes to cook right now. We also look back at our final live performance of 2025 at the legendary International Southampton Boat Show, celebrating its 56th year.

Big news—our Winchester Cookery School is nearly complete! With all the equipment ordered, we’re buzzing to kickstart classes and even start recording the podcast right from the school itself.

As always, we’re on the lookout for brilliant people to help us level up our audio and video as we keep building this journey.

👉 Tune in for food, fun, and the inside scoop on what’s coming next for the Dishy Dads.

As we build up the international boat show this week we talk about Christmas approaching and should we work , and WHAT a week .. from the London protest , to loosing Charlie Kirk , and a dads shock at seeing the devastating images of a young defenceless girl loosing her life on a train

On a positive note we talk food and the season of puddings

This week on The Dishy Dads, Gary and Jay reflect on a powerful moment when a nine-year-old boy told us we were his inspiration to become a chef—nearly bringing us to tears. We look back on our whirlwind summer touring UK food festivals, share our frustrations (and laughs) about teaching kids to read, and preview our upcoming two one-hour live shows at the International Boat Show, where we’ll be bringing some much-needed spice to the stage.

We also open up about the highs and lows of building the Winchester Cookery School—from carpenter and electrician setbacks to exciting plans that could see MasterChef winners teaching alongside us. Tune in for inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, and a taste of what’s next for The Dishy Dads.

For the first time ever, the Dishy Dads hit record in the car. 🚙 This road trip to the Oxford Foodie Festival is more than just about lamb tacos — it’s about life. From reminiscing on college days to swapping holiday stories and handling a few bumps in the road (literally), it’s the raw, unfiltered side of Dishy Dads you don’t normally hear.

A one-off journey of food, family, and friendship. 🌮✨

This week, Gary and Jay are fresh from the Winchester Food Festival — and it was sizzling! Jay just made it in time for their live lamb taco demo, while Gary held down the fort with sizzling lamb and cool yoghurt drizzle. The lads break down their on-stage recipe and share the buzz from their home crowd.

But it’s not just tacos on the table…

We’re talking scandal:

🔸 A CEO and HR head caught on the Kiss Cam at a Coldplay gig — and both were cheating

🔸 Why some men can’t just end a relationship before starting another

🔸 And the biggest shake-up in UK food TV — Gregg Wallace sacked after 45 allegations, and John Torode ousted for racist comments from 2018.

Plus: updates on the Winchester Cookery School, the carpenters are coming, and the dream is becoming real.

It’s spicy, it’s honest, and it’s unapologetically dad.

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Episode Title: Balls, Chopping & and a quick finger

This week on Dishy Dads, Gary gets snipped — and we’re not talking about herbs.

From the true tale of his vasectomy (equal parts horror and hilarity) to what it’s really like running a food business in 2025, we cover everything from burnout in the kitchen to behind-the-scenes chaos at food festivals.

We dive into the new social media trend where chefs “joke” about ending it all — a raw reminder of how brutal this industry can be, and why conversations about mental health are more important than ever.

Plus, a quick update from the freshly opened Winchester Cookery School, where Gary’s been stirring up some serious summer sauces. This week’s flavour bombs? A raw tomato salsa and a basil pesto so good it should be illegal.

Expect laughs, truths, and a dash of emotional seasoning — it’s another unfiltered episode of Dishy Dads.