The Nightcap

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The Nightcap episodes

August 06 Oudh 1722, UK fruit problems & Top 5 most satisfying words in cooking
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Aktar Islam’s Oudh 1722, UK fruit problems, Si’s mulberries, Paul’s Birthday, Top 5 most satisfying words in cooking, youtube algorithm’s and chewing the industry fat.

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39 min
July 30 Wingfest 2026, family life in hospitality & red vs white onions
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Wingfest 2026, family life in hospitality, comedians, red vs white onions and chewing the industry fat.

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31 min
July 23 The Final Season of The Bear & our British Podcast Awards Nomination
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The Final Season of The Bear, British Podcast Awards Nomination, Balthazar, soy sauce, The Devonshire (again), emergency dishes and chewing the industry fat.

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41 min
July 16 An 1894 menu, summer salads & peers approval vs being loved by the masses
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: An 1894 menu, weather woes, peaches, peers approval vs being loved by the masses, summer salads and chewing the industry fat.

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35 min
July 09 Panzanella, Books for Cooks & spicy nuts
The boys record during a World Cup sleepover for England vs Mexico. Plus - Panzanella, tiramisu, Eel Sushi in Notting Hill, Books for Cooks, steak stealers, spicy nuts and chewing the industry fat.

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25 min
July 02 Tucci in Italy, Italy’s Blue Zones & Water Mills
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Tucci in Italy, Italy’s Blue Zones, sports days, water mills, more cold brew chat and chewing the industry fat.

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32 min
June 25 Wylie Dufresne, Coqodaq & NYC
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s back from New York City so we discuss… Wylie Dufresne, cinnamon buns, cheesecake, Coqodaq, cold brew, basketball, pizza, The World Cup and more.

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45 min
June 18 Paul's in NYC
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee... but this week, Paul is in New York City. The boys briefly catch up on food, the World Cup, the Knicks and more!

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17 min
June 11 The Big VAT Debate in Hospitality
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The Big VAT Debate in Hospitality. We discuss the perception of VAT prices, the differences between VATable and non-VATable items and what needs to change. Plus, Tommy Banks on Food Unfiltered, pastries, foie gras and chewing the industry fat.

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1 hr 1 min
June 04 Great British Menu Reunion, Tommy Banks in York & World Cup wall charts
Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Great British Menu Reunion. Grace & Savour, Tommy Banks in York, Vieni, Tenderstem Broccoli, summer sandwiches, World Cup wall charts, and chewing the industry fat.

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41 min

About The Nightcap

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Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.