Set Meals

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What's Set Meals about?

Set Meals is a weekly food show led by the insatiable hunger of its two hosts, Samuel Ashton and Taylor Fawcett. Come with them on a journey of culinary exploration as they show you just why they love to eat so damn much.

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Set Meals episodes:

02.20.2020
Sticky Ribs, Duck Fajitas, Americana: A regrettable visit to T.G.I Friday's
Rounding up Season 3 in ... style, Sam and Taylor opt out of a tour of London's hippest taco spots and instead revel in nostalgia and all things Americana. T.G.I Friday's is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but...
02.13.2020
Turkey Sandwiches, Galician Crisps, Oi Vita: Oscar-worthy crisps, Ideal date nights and discovering excellent pizza in North London
In season three’s penultimate episode, Sam and Taylor talk all things Oscars – and more notably ‘Parasite’, as they reminisce over Korean fried chicken and bad Korean lager. Attention then swiftly turns to Oi Vita, a hidden gem of a...
02.06.2020
Popcorn Chicken Pizza, Taco Trucks, Mexican Supermarkets: Terrible fast food collaborations, Negronis and Tacos 210
Taylor is back from LA and is making Sam jealous with his glorious tales of US fast food culture and Mexican supermarkets. Also, for the second week in a row, the restaurant section is a distinctly one-sided affair as Taylor...
01.30.2020
Double-double, Fries, Diet Coke: In 'n' Out Burger and the best of Set Meals so far
With Taylor in California, Sam takes the opportunity to look back at the best moments of Set Meals so far. From udon adventures around Tokyo and drinking beers out of kitchenware in Seoul, to exploring KFC kitchens in rural England...
01.23.2020
Pasta, Pasta, Pasta: An unsuccessful tour of London’s booming pasta scene
Tay and Sam venture out onto the icy streets of Zone 1 armed only with Uber Jump bikes, means of contactless payment and a craving for pasta. It’s pasta week on the podcast and the boys run down their best...
01.16.2020
Cinema Nachos, Rutland’s McDonalds, Cantonese Pork: Questionable cinema snacks, McDonalds complete it and Three Uncles
On a dreary, wet, windy January afternoon Taylor and Sam talk the best and worst of in-cinema snacking, accept that McDonald’s have absolutely completed their UK dominance and destroy some Cantonese pork while visiting Three Uncles in Liverpool Street. It’s...
01.09.2020
Rebel Whopper, Budget Buffet, Vegan Steak Bake: Plant-based burgers, Quorny Greggs and all-you-can-eat-Indian buffet
2020 energy is filling the Set Meals studio! Tay and Sam are back from an extended midseason break and they’re celebrating the only way they know how: ironically indulging in #veganuary celebrations. They also venture to Burger King to source...
12.19.2019
Wings, Salt Beef, Wings: Trendy wings, East London institutions and even more wings.
It’s a week before Christmas and Taylor and Sam are still roaming the streets of London in search of the best chicken wings money can buy, as they get their holiday eating schedule off to an early start. Wingstop, Peck...
12.12.2019
Festive Bakes, Yorkshire Wraps, Truffle Mayonnaise: The comprehensive Christmas menu item guide you never knew you needed
It’s the second week of December and things are in danger of feeling a little festive. In true Christmas spirit, Sam and Taylor decide to delve into the finest Christmas menu items the high street has to offer. They test...
12.05.2019
Vegan Burgers, Wagyu Roasts, Heinz Ketchup: Date night tiramisu, Four Legs Sunday dinner and Simplicity Burger
Officially back in London town and hot off their appearance on Apple Podcasts' carousel, Taylor and Sam return to the Set Meals studio. An anniversary dinner sees Taylor recounting his experience at Columbia Road's 'Brawn', as well as some questionable...
11.28.2019
Win Son Bakery, Doubles, Premier League Pies: Trinidadian street food, home-made soy milk and breakfast with author Emily Elyse Miller
It’s time for the unofficial Thanksgiving episode of Set Meals! Sam continues his exploration of New York City with a ‘Double’ in one hand and a home-made soy milk in the other. To make the most of a final day...
11.21.2019
Scarr's, L'industrie, Prince St: An education in the New York Slice with Alexis Guerreros
They’re back at it again! Sam and Taylor return, as Sam recounts his trip to New York City! He explores the origins of New York style pizza- or just ‘pizza’ as friend of the podcast and native New Yorker, Alexis...
10.10.2019
Bolognese, Pizza Express, Hybrid Burgers: indebted pizza chains, Brewdog's latest terrible idea and Ciao Bella
It’s the final episode of Season 2 and the boys are wrapping in the most on-brand and carb-centric way possible. They break down the latest high street Italian to face the music, discuss Brewdog’s latest abhorrent idea and see out...
10.03.2019
Chicken, Waffles, Biscuits: Supper Clubs, BBQs and 15 minutes with Sweet Chick's John Seymour.
Sam and Taylor celebrate the end of summer at Loyle Carner’s ‘Chilli Con Carner’ cooking school fund-raising BBQ. This comes just days after a Sunday evening supper club feast, one that rendered Sam “unable to function”. The boys also take...
09.26.2019
French Toast, Pizza Ovens, Fish and Chips: Neighbourhood cafes, seaside sea food and pizza at home
Signing off the last days of summer, Taylor and Sam fire up their new Ooni pizza oven as they fumble their way through endless dough recipes. Elsewhere, Sam ventures to the south coast, posing the question ‘is fish and chips...
09.19.2019
Dumplings, Garlic Aoili, Chinatown: Questionable service, Autumnal food TV and garlic on everything
Taylor is back from the South of France with tales of aoili-soaked whelks, as Sam runs through the best and worst of Autumn’s food TV offerings. They then venture to Gerrard St, Chinatown in an attempt to satisfy a Friday...
09.12.2019
Secret Locations, Stella Artois, Ramen: At home with Luke Findlay of Supa Ya Ramen
With a couple of baskets full of Stella Artois, the boys seek out a dining experience that they've organised by sliding into the DMs. This week it's all things ramen as Sam and Taylor head to Supa Ya Ramen, a...
09.05.2019
Okra Fries, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Sheekh: The Dishoom Cookbook Episode
In an effort to partake in some extremely important tikka-flavoured research, the boys head over to their local Dishoom. In today’s episode, Sam and Taylor take the lead of Dishoom's latest cookbook 'From Bombay With Love' and attempt to recreate...
08.29.2019
Bubble Tea, Soup Dumplings, Fitness: Helping young people reach their full potential with Food and Lycra
On a balmy East London afternoon, Rachel, Kim and Laura of Food and Lycra sit down with the boys over a tray of Dumpling Shack's pan fried soup dumplings. They discuss where they've come from, why they shifted away from...
08.22.2019
Pho, Summer Rolls, Cà phê sữa đá : Noodle soup specials, a fake Gordon Ramsey and one terrible dessert
With packed schedules and empty stomaches, Sam joins Taylor out of the studio to discover the delights of Shoreditch's infamous 'Pho Mile'. The 'Pho Mile' is a stretch of Kingsland Road that is home to an array of Vietnamese restaurants,...
08.15.2019
Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Mash Potato Sandwiches, Lamb Sis: Sad special menu items, soft sarnies and Mangal 1
Sam and Taylor delve into the all-too-familiar world of underwhelming McDonald's special menu items as they try the new Spicy Chicken McNuggets. Taylor brings an Irish mother's mash potato sandwich recipe to the table and the boys pose the question:...
08.08.2019
Tacos, Tacos, Tacos: The nine lives of El Pastor's Crispin Somerville
Today, the Creative Director of London-based family of taquerias, El Pastor, sits down with the boys. Crispin divulges tales of a life interviewing David Bowie one day and running cult Mexico City nightclub, El Colmillo, the next, creating an authentic offering and...
08.01.2019
Meatballs, Dexter Beef, & Marmite Pasta: Pub cheeseburgers, anti-pasta and the allure of IKEA dinners
On today’s episode, the boys venture to the deepest and darkest parts of North London as Taylor introduces Sam to IKEA meatballs (and hotdogs). There, they puzzle over why exactly people love to eat out at a homeware store so...
07.25.2019
Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Food Halls: Have fun without making any money, with Bodega Rita’s Missy Flynn and Gabriel Pryce
Season two! The boys are kicking things off as they mean to go on, with two guests who know a lot more about food than they do: Missy Flynn and Gabriel Pryce of Bodega Rita’s. The co-owners of the compact deli,...
07.04.2019
Budget Sushi, Crab Sticks, Sake: Conveyor belt sashima, sex toy sized crab sticks and Tokyo cafe culture
Set Meals’ Asian adventure comes to a close as the boys celebrate their time in Tokyo in the most on brand way possible - sampling the ‘delights’ Japanese convenience stores have to offer - as well as diving in to...
06.27.2019
Ichiran Ramen, Yakitori, Neapolitan Pizza: Noodles with Nicolas Cage, chicken on a stick and Pizza Studio Tamaki
Halfway in to their Asian eating odyssey, Sam and Taylor touch down in Tokyo, Japan. Cue exceptional yakitori experiences with The Football Ramble’s Pete Donaldson, solo dining at the city’s famed Ichiran ramen shop, late night noodles with Nicolas Cage,...
06.20.2019
Cheesy Omelettes, Kimchi Dumplings, Vegan Temple Food: Tears at dinner, gigantic drinking snacks and extraordinary match day meals
After a solid week in the South Korean capital Samuel Ashton and Taylor Fawcett are made to ask themselves some serious questions: Where is the next vegetable coming from? How are these fans getting their fried chicken at the FC...
06.13.2019
Plane food, Pasties(?), Pork Offal: In-flight dinners, Bourdain BBQ and eating the unknown...
The Set Meals boys are in South Korea for the first of four special episodes as they eat their way around Seoul and Tokyo! During their first days in the city they find themselves devouring pig intestines, getting a little...
06.06.2019
Double Bacon Cheeseburgers, Peach Ice Tea, Octopus: Polarising seafood, summer eating announcements, and Beer + Burger
Taylor Fawcett is back from his holiday, joining Samuel Ashton in the studio to create more food podcasting gold! This week the boys are discussing some of the best (and worst) seafood they've eaten in the past week, their upcoming...
05.30.2019
Fajita Kits, Hawaiians, Gyros: Unconventional pizza, nostalgic tex mex and GReat Greek grill
Samuel Ashton is left to settle for London-based Greek food at GReat Grill, while Taylor enjoys the real thing in Athens. With his right hand man missing, the remaining half of Set Meals answers listener questions, including: why Old El...
05.23.2019
Melted Cheddar, Impossible Burgers, Chicken Vindaloo: Queer sandwiches, floating fake meat and Towpath Cafe Episode
The sun is out in London and what better way to celebrate than with sandwiches all round. Samuel Ashton and Taylor Fawcett are back with the latest episode of Set Meals as they ponder the inevitable success of Impossible Meats,...
05.16.2019
Offal Flatbreads, McDonald’s, Mash Potatoes: Sad Happy Meals, mental mint teas, and Black Axe Mangal
An unintentional Turkish theme this week as one half of the Set Meals duo ventures to Istanbul, swapping flat lager for mint tea at the Galatasaray match and sampling the 'delights' of the McDonald's region specific menu, before returning to...
05.09.2019
Roti, Starbucks, Frito Pie: Streetside tacos, debatable #sponcon and Roti King
An understated hidden gem shines as episode 4 of Set Meals sees Samuel Ashton and Taylor Fawcett discover the delights of Euston's own Roti King, as well as dipping their forks into taco street parties, a Game of Thrones #sponcon...
05.02.2019
Fry-ups, Fish, French Fries on Toast: Eating alone, remote sized shrimp and Shepherdess Cafe
Set Meals episode 3 is upon us. This week, hosts Samuel Ashton and Taylor Fawcett explore mealtimes less lauded as they visit iconic East London cafe Shepherdess, delve into the act of eating alone, and call in to Lisbon's most...
04.25.2019
Pizza, Parmesan, Pastries: Confusing cafe culture, off menu ordering, and Homeslice three ways
Episode 2 of Set Meals sees hosts Samuel Ashton and Taylor Fawcett delve into the highs and lows of Italian drinking culture (coffee and otherwise), sample the greatest parmesan fries ever to have come out of Clerkenwell, and persuade the...
04.18.2019
Chicken, Chicken, Chicken: KFC, sub-par salads, and elusive wings
Welcome to Set Meals, a weekly food show led by the insatiable hunger of its hosts, Samuel Ashton and Taylor Fawcett. Join us in this inaugural episode as we introduce ourselves by visiting a KFC kitchen to test our hands...

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Set Meals episodes:

Sticky Ribs, Duck Fajitas, Americana: A regrettable visit to T.G.I Friday's

Turkey Sandwiches, Galician Crisps, Oi Vita: Oscar-worthy crisps, Ideal date nights and discovering excellent pizza in North London

Popcorn Chicken Pizza, Taco Trucks, Mexican Supermarkets: Terrible fast food collaborations, Negronis and Tacos 210

Double-double, Fries, Diet Coke: In 'n' Out Burger and the best of Set Meals so far

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta: An unsuccessful tour of London’s booming pasta scene

Cinema Nachos, Rutland’s McDonalds, Cantonese Pork: Questionable cinema snacks, McDonalds complete it and Three Uncles

Rebel Whopper, Budget Buffet, Vegan Steak Bake: Plant-based burgers, Quorny Greggs and all-you-can-eat-Indian buffet

Wings, Salt Beef, Wings: Trendy wings, East London institutions and even more wings.

Festive Bakes, Yorkshire Wraps, Truffle Mayonnaise: The comprehensive Christmas menu item guide you never knew you needed

Vegan Burgers, Wagyu Roasts, Heinz Ketchup: Date night tiramisu, Four Legs Sunday dinner and Simplicity Burger

Win Son Bakery, Doubles, Premier League Pies: Trinidadian street food, home-made soy milk and breakfast with author Emily Elyse Miller

Scarr's, L'industrie, Prince St: An education in the New York Slice with Alexis Guerreros

Bolognese, Pizza Express, Hybrid Burgers: indebted pizza chains, Brewdog's latest terrible idea and Ciao Bella

Chicken, Waffles, Biscuits: Supper Clubs, BBQs and 15 minutes with Sweet Chick's John Seymour.

French Toast, Pizza Ovens, Fish and Chips: Neighbourhood cafes, seaside sea food and pizza at home

Dumplings, Garlic Aoili, Chinatown: Questionable service, Autumnal food TV and garlic on everything

Secret Locations, Stella Artois, Ramen: At home with Luke Findlay of Supa Ya Ramen

Okra Fries, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Sheekh: The Dishoom Cookbook Episode

Bubble Tea, Soup Dumplings, Fitness: Helping young people reach their full potential with Food and Lycra

Pho, Summer Rolls, Cà phê sữa đá : Noodle soup specials, a fake Gordon Ramsey and one terrible dessert

Spicy Chicken McNuggets, Mash Potato Sandwiches, Lamb Sis: Sad special menu items, soft sarnies and Mangal 1

Tacos, Tacos, Tacos: The nine lives of El Pastor's Crispin Somerville

Meatballs, Dexter Beef, & Marmite Pasta: Pub cheeseburgers, anti-pasta and the allure of IKEA dinners

Sandwiches, Jacket Potatoes, Food Halls: Have fun without making any money, with Bodega Rita’s Missy Flynn and Gabriel Pryce

Budget Sushi, Crab Sticks, Sake: Conveyor belt sashima, sex toy sized crab sticks and Tokyo cafe culture

Ichiran Ramen, Yakitori, Neapolitan Pizza: Noodles with Nicolas Cage, chicken on a stick and Pizza Studio Tamaki

Cheesy Omelettes, Kimchi Dumplings, Vegan Temple Food: Tears at dinner, gigantic drinking snacks and extraordinary match day meals

Plane food, Pasties(?), Pork Offal: In-flight dinners, Bourdain BBQ and eating the unknown...

Double Bacon Cheeseburgers, Peach Ice Tea, Octopus: Polarising seafood, summer eating announcements, and Beer + Burger

Fajita Kits, Hawaiians, Gyros: Unconventional pizza, nostalgic tex mex and GReat Greek grill

Melted Cheddar, Impossible Burgers, Chicken Vindaloo: Queer sandwiches, floating fake meat and Towpath Cafe Episode

Offal Flatbreads, McDonald’s, Mash Potatoes: Sad Happy Meals, mental mint teas, and Black Axe Mangal

Roti, Starbucks, Frito Pie: Streetside tacos, debatable #sponcon and Roti King

Fry-ups, Fish, French Fries on Toast: Eating alone, remote sized shrimp and Shepherdess Cafe

Pizza, Parmesan, Pastries: Confusing cafe culture, off menu ordering, and Homeslice three ways

Chicken, Chicken, Chicken: KFC, sub-par salads, and elusive wings