• Ben Schwartz
    Jul 23 2025

    Actor-comedian – start of ‘Parks and Rec’, ‘The Afterparty’ and voice of Sonic the Hedgehog – Ben Schwartz has a table booked this week. Plus we have a few guest callers.


    Ben Schwartz soon stars in ‘DNA’ and ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’.

    Ben’s improv show ‘Ben Schwartz and Friends’ is currently touring the US. For dates and tickets go to rejectedjokes.com

    Follow Ben on Instagram @rejectedjokes


    Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcast

    Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

    And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


    Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

    Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

    Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep 300: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie AJ Odudu)
    Jul 16 2025

    We’re 300! What a way to start the new series than with a special milestone episode where, once again, the (dining) tables are turned and Ed and James are the guests in the dream restaurant. Have their tastebuds changed over the last 100 episodes? And, this time, we’re thrilled to welcome back AJ Odudu as the special guest genie.


    A massive thanks to AJ for hosting our big birthday episode, and a huge thank you to all of you for listening to the podcast over the last 300 episodes.


    AJ Odudu hosts ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Dress the Nation’ later this year.

    Follow AJ on Instagram @ajodudu


    Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

    Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

    Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).


    Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial

    And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


    Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Series 14 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
    Jul 14 2025
    The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 16th July.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2 mins
  • Ep 299: Katherine Parkinson (Live in London)
    Jul 7 2025

    It’s our final b-b-b-b-bonus live episode from the London Palladium, with special guest Katherine Parkinson – star of ‘Rivals’, ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Inside No 9’.


    Want to experience Off Menu: Live for yourself? There are a few tickets left for our live shows at the Royal Albert Hall next year. Visit royalalberthall.com for tickets.


    We’ll be back with series 14 of Off Menu very soon…


    Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

    Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

    Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

    Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).


    Follow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.

    And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


    Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Ep 298: James Norton (in partnership with Dexcom)
    Jun 9 2025

    In a special bonus episode in partnership with Dexcom, we welcome BAFTA-nominated actor, ‘Happy Valley’ star and Dexcom ambassador James Norton to the Dream Restaurant. And, no, he didn’t get type 1 diabetes from falling in the Thames.

    If you, or someone you know is living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you like the sound of Dexcom, we highly recommend you take a look online at Dexcom.com and request a free Dexcom ONE Plus sample. Dexcom sensors are available on the NHS for some people living with diabetes and are also available to buy online. Always read the user manual for important product aspects and limitations. Talk to your doctor for diabetes management. Terms and conditions and terms of use apply


    This testimonial relates to an individual’s response to their use of Dexcom’s product(s) as part of their diabetes management plan. The testimonial does not provide any indication, guide, warranty or guarantee as to the response other persons may have in response to the use of Dexcom’s product(s). Individual responses to the use of our products may differ. It is important to consider individual circumstances and consult with your healthcare professional before considering any changes to your diabetes management.

    Follow James Norton on Instagram @jginorton

    Follow Dexcom on Instagram @dexcomuk



    Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

    Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

    Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).


    Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

    And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


    Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep 297: Joanne McNally
    Jun 4 2025

    In our last episode of the series, stand-up, podcaster, Taskmaster star and self-proclaimed Pinotphile – Joanne McNally – joins us in the Dream Restaurant. Please listen responsibly.


    We’ll be back very soon with a new series of Off Menu.


    Joanne McNally is on tour now with ‘Pinotphile’. For dates and tickets go to joannemcnally.com

    Follow Joanne on Instagram @joannemcnally


    Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

    Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

    Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).


    Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

    And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


    Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep 296: Self Esteem (Live in London)
    Jun 2 2025

    It’s b-b-b-b-bonus time, with a live episode from our London Palladium run, with very special guest, pop royalty Self Esteem – aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor. (Plus a cameo appearance from Corbarian, Kelly.)


    Self Esteem’s new album ‘A Complicated Woman’ is out now. Buy and listen to it here.

    Self Esteem is out tour from September. For dates and tickets visit selfesteem.love

    Follow Rebecca on Instagram @selfesteemselfesteem


    Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

    Produced and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

    Recorded by Matt Mountford-Lister for Storm Productions Group live at the London Palladium.

    Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).


    Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

    And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


    Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep 295: George Egg
    May 28 2025

    Comedian, chef and the Snack Hacker himself, George Egg, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. And James has an announcement.


    George Egg’s book, ‘The Snack Hacker: Rule-Breaking Recipes for Cooks and Non-Cooks’, is published on 5th June by Blink Publishing. Pre-order it here.

    Follow George on Instagram @georgeegg

    And watch The Snack Hacker videos on YouTube


    Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

    Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.

    Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).


    Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial.

    And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.


    Watch Ed and James's YouTube series 'Just Puddings'. Watch here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 17 mins