Starters & Sides

By Adam Whittaker, Neil Davey

Starters & Sides is about all things food, drink and maybe a bit of travel - when we can. Journalist and author Neil Davey joins writer and marketing consultant Adam Whittaker, chatting about ever... more

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How many episodes does Starters & Sides have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Starters & Sides episodes:

March 24, 2022 The One Where They Need A Hug
Neil and Adam discuss the recent Gastropub Awards, round up places they have been (including some together!) and chat about comfort food. This month's tangents include Michelin, pies, recipes and mental health.
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39min
January 20, 2022 The One Where They Had A Work Event
Neil and Adam talk about those 'parties', the 'B' Word, the 'C' Word and chat to chef Graham Tinsley MBE about his time cooking for the Queen, his new tasting menu at Carden Park, lockdown, struggles in the hospitality industry in general and what the next year has in store for the industry.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
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Contact Neil and Adam:
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Visit the Starters & Sides website:
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59min
December 16, 2021 The One Where They Definitely Didn't Have A Christmas Party
Neil and Adam discuss the latest developments and possible restrictions for the hospitality industry whilst DEFINITELY not drinking wine, eating cheese or hosting a Zoom quiz. There's the usual round up of great places they've eaten as well as a your feedback on Christmas culinary etiquette and their 'go to' recipe books.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSandSPodcast
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Follow Neil on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
www.startersandsides.com
...more
36min
November 11, 2021 The One Where They Mind Their Language
Neil and Adam talk cultural appropriation with Mallika Basu and the recent news regarding the use of the word 'curry'. They also discuss listeners' food and drink pet hates as well as the regular round of great places they frequented recently.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSandSPodcast
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https://twitter.com/adamatadmia
Follow Neil on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
www.startersandsides.com
...more
38min
September 23, 2021 The One Where Salad Gets a Dressing...Down
Neil and Adam discuss their idea of hell when it comes to a 3 course meal, what irritates them about certain things in the food and drink industry and the 'goose drank wine'.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSandSPodcast
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https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
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...more
51min
August 26, 2021 The One Where They Think Inside The Box
Neil and Adam discuss the future of hospitality and speak to Lisa Goodwin-Allen, executive chef of the Michelin starred Northcote restaurant and one of the winning chefs on the BBC's Great British Menu. They are also joined by Will Beckett, founder of Hawksmoor talking all things COVID, lockdown and what's next for them.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSandSPodcast
Follow Adam on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/adamatadmia
Follow Neil on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
www.startersandsides.com
...more
40min
July 15, 2021 The One Where They Will See You After The Break
Neil and Adam discuss the most memorable food and drink related TV adverts of all time and speak to Adam Faulkner from Creative AF about what makes a good food and drink video. Naturally they discuss beer but also the latest news particularly the ban on junk food ads before 9pm.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSandSPodcast
Follow Adam on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/adamatadmia
Follow Neil on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
www.startersandsides.com
...more
56min
June 24, 2021 The One Where They Have What She's Having
Neil and Adam discuss the role of food in film and iconic food related scenes. They also chat to film critic Matthew Turner about his favourite movies when food has played a significant part.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
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Follow Neil on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
www.startersandsides.com
...more
47min
May 20, 2021 The One With Southern and Northern Comfort
Neil and Adam talk all things comfort food from mash and gravy to Breville toasties as well as our relationship for food in general.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSandSPodcast
Follow Adam on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/adamatadmia
Follow Neil on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
www.startersandsides.com
...more
38min
April 15, 2021 The One Where Hospitality Begins At Home
Neil and Adam discuss what's been going on in hospitality during the pandemic, what they've been eating and drinking at home (obviously) and what they think may happen to the industry when the world starts to open up again.
Follow Starters & Sides on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSandSPodcast
Follow Adam on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/adamatadmia
Follow Neil on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dinehard
Contact Neil and Adam:
[email protected]
Visit the Starters & Sides website:
www.startersandsides.com
...more
36min

FAQs about Starters & Sides:

How many episodes does Starters & Sides have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.