The Kitchen Cabinet

Jay Rayner and the panel are at Theatre Peckham in South London discussing melons, Nigerian barbecues and one-pan veggie meals.

Joining Jay to answer an array of kitchen questions are are chefs, cooks and food writers, Melissa Thompson, Shelina Permalloo, Lerato and Jeremy Pang.

Situated a stone's throw from Peckham's Melon Road, the panel discuss the wonders of Chinese savoury melons and their top melon-based dishes. While Melissa teaches the do's and don'ts of dry rub seasonings, the panel share their most exciting recipes involving potatoes and disclose what they would deem their own 'happy meal'.

Later on, Jay chats to local restaurateur and chef, Kolawole Ajayi, of Suyaar restaurant on Rye Lane, to discuss the traditional methods of making and preparing Nigerian suya beef.

Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Forum Theatre in Stockport answering the questions from a keen audience of home cooks. Joining Jay are chefs, cooks and food writers, Angela Gray, Sarah Rankin, Nisha Katona and Rob Owen Brown.

The panellists discuss how to use orange in savoury dishes, the best uses for leftover celery, and the question on everyone's mind - should orange juice be with bits or smooth?

Jay chats to chef and founder of local Cambodian restaurant, Y Sok about the flavours, techniques and importance of fish sauce in Cambodian cookery.

Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and the panel are answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks in Bolton.

Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

Jay Rayner and the panel are answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks in Abergavenny.

Joining Jay to discuss toasties and mead are chefs, cooks and food writers, Rob Owen Brown, Angela Gray, James ‘Jocky’ Petrie and resident food historian Dr Annie Gray.

The panellists share their best ideas for perfecting the humble toastie, discuss ideal recipes for batch cooking and provide their opinion on the age old debate of Ketchup or Brown Sauce on a sausage sandwich.

Later on, Jay chats to local mead brewer, Matt Newell from Hive Mind Meadery about the process and flavour profiles of mead.

Producer: Dulcie Whadcock

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Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Institute of Making at University College London. Joining Jay to answer questions from an audience of keen home cooks are chefs and food writers Melissa Thompson, Jocky Petrie, Tim Anderson and, on home turf, materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin.

The panel discuss the trials and tribulations of fermentation at home, the Peruvian delicacy involving bacteria from feet, and whether Jocky's knife collection is excessive. Later in the show, Zoe puts the noisiest of foods to the test with her very own UCL food 'choir' to assess which lunches make the loudest crunches.

Produced by Dan Cocker

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Dundee answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks. Joining Jay are chefs, cooks and food writers Jocky Petrie, Sarah Rankin, Rachel McCormack and Paula McIntyre.

The panel discuss cooking with wine, haggis nachos, and whether chips are an acceptable topping for pizza. We also hear from Scottish writer, Billy Kay about the importance of claret in Scotland.

Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod

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Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Crescent Theatre in Birmingham answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks. Joining Jay to discuss noodle soup and microwave meals are chefs, cooks and food writers Jocky Petrie, Tim Anderson and Jeremy Pang, and materials experts Dr Zoe Laughlin.

Jay and the panel share their best vegetarian bakes for a packed lunch, their top noodle soup recipes to make at home, and answer the most philosophical of questions - what's the point in cavolo nero?

Situated in Birmingham, home to one of the UK's largest Vietnamese communities, Jay chats to local restaurateur, Oliver Ngo from Vietnamese Street Kitchen about the flavour profiles, toppings and variations of a pho.

Produced by Dulcie Whadcock

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In celebration of World Children’s Day, Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Academy of St Nicholas in Liverpool answering questions from an audience of pupils and teachers. Joining Jay at his school desk are chefs, cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Jordan Bourke and Rob Owen Brown and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin.

The panellists share their best salt and pepper chicken recipes, explain why some cheeses melt more than others, and answer the most trying of questions - do you call your evening meal tea or dinner?

Encouraged by the Head of Design and Technology, Katie Bell, the students receive helpful tips and recipes from the panel for their upcoming cookery exams.

World Children’s Day has been honoured every year since 1954 and is aimed at improving children's welfare.

Panel: Rob Owen Brown, Dr Zoe Laughlin, Melissa Thompson, Jordan Bourke

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Hastings in front of a live audience who are in need of answers to their kitchen conundrums. Joining Jay to offer their best advice are chefs, cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Sophie Wright and Shelina Permalloo, alongside resident food historian Dr Annie Gray.

Producer: Dominic Tyerman

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Jay Rayner and the panel are in Durham answering questions from an audience of eager home cooks. Joining Jay are chefs, cooks and food writers Rob Owen Brown, Sarah Rankin and Rachel McCormack, and local legend and hairy biker, Si King.

Producer: Dan Cocker