The Nightcap

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Le Manoir refurb, Pies, pastry, Hellmann’s ketchup, Quince and chewing the industry fat.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: First video podcast catch up! Paul judges at the National Chef of the Year 2026. The winner - Danny Young, Ketchup, Coworth park on Food Unfiltered, pastry lamination, all you can eat buffets and chewing the industry fat.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Food Unfiltered at Ynyshir, Gareth Ward, quince, Knorr, reverse searing, “loaded” cookies and chewing the industry fat.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Paul and Ben Foster at Meatopia, lunch at Cuubo, Gordon Ramsey’s Burger King Burger, Hellmann’s Pro, seasoning, serving temperatures and chewing the industry fat.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Amsterdam with Qook!, No Taste Like Home on Disney +, Hot Sauce and chewing the industry fat.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: Food Unfiltered - Paul’s new YouTube Channel, Brussels, waffles, Belgian beer, lobster rolls, Meatopia, 670 grams, AI menus and chewing the industry fat.

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On this episode of The Nightcap Podcast, hosts Paul Foster and Simon Alexander sit down at Elystan Street with the legendary Phil Howard. Chef Patron, co-owner of Kitchen W8, and one of the UK’s most respected Michelin-starred chefs. From his early days as a biochemistry student to leading The Square for 25 years, Phil shares lessons from the kitchen, his philosophy at Elystan Street, and the realities of life at the pass in 2025. Also, as per - Boiling Point, book recommendations, top fives and how to elevate home comfort foods into fine dining environments.

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On this episode of The Nightcap Podcast, Simon Alexander and Paul Foster sit down at Kanishka in Mayfair with Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar - a pioneer of modern Indian cuisine. Over a few drinks, Atul shares how food became central to his life, what it meant to be the first Indian chef awarded a Michelin star, and his vision for showcasing the unique flavours of Northeast India. From balancing authenticity with innovation, to navigating sustainability in fine dining, to surviving the true “boiling points” of the kitchen. Candid stories, culinary insight, and Atul’s top tips for cooking with spices.

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In this episode of The Nightcap Podcast, hosts Simon Alexander and Paul Foster pull up a chair at Myrtos, the new Mayfair hotspot redefining Greek fine dining, to chat with Michelin-starred chef Asimakis Chaniotis. From his early days in Athens to becoming the youngest Greek chef to win a Michelin star in London, Asimakis shares the personal story behind opening Myrtos, his mission to challenge Greek food stereotypes, and how tradition meets innovation in his cooking. Also, as per - Boiling Point, book recommendations, top fives and a dive into the future of global dining trends including diner designed menus.

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Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up for coffee. This week: The Lygon Arms, milk frothers, topping and dressing stations, best wing sauces, avocado preserving and chewing the industry fat.

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