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Biting Talk

Biting Talk

By Nathan Copelin

Britain's liveliest food and drink podcast. Join William Sitwell as he chats to the biggest names in the business, as well as introducing new up-and-coming talent.

Follow William on Twitter and Instagram: @WilliamSitwell
Contact: info@frontearpodcasts.com
Produced by Front Ear Podcasts - www.frontearpodcasts.com (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/)
Edited by Nathan Copelin
Music by David Cantello
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37: Xavier Equihua, Anna Richey, Omar Allibhoy and Farhad Heydari

Biting TalkJun 11, 2021

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Michel Roux Jr, Finnian Gill, Heinin Zhang and Farhad Heydari

Michel Roux Jr, Finnian Gill, Heinin Zhang and Farhad Heydari

On this week’s Biting Talk with Two Chicks, we find out what happens after you successfully pitch a business on Dragon’s Den. Private chef venture YHangry got the money, but a year on do they have the customers? Then we nip to the Scottish Lowlands where spirits entrepreneur Finnian Gill introduces us to John Paul Jones, a rum steeped in seaweed…Then, reflecting on a tumultuous year in hospitality, we talk to chef Michel Roux Jr. Plus there’s our cocktail of the week from Biting Talk mixologist Farhad Heydari from the House of Heydari.

Follow William on Twitter and Instagram: @WilliamSitwell

Produced by Front Ear Podcasts - www.frontearpodcasts.com (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/) 

Edited by Nathan Copelin 

Music by David Cantello

Sep 03, 202141:11
Charlie Gent, Chris Taylor, Ruth Hansom and Farhad Heydari

Charlie Gent, Chris Taylor, Ruth Hansom and Farhad Heydari

On this edition of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, we learn to shop sustainably for charcoal with Chris Taylor of Whittle and Flame, meet Charlie Gent, the man giving a helping hand to some of Britain's budding food entrepreneurs, and find out reasons to get into the restaurant business from rising chef talent Ruth Hansom. Plus our resident mixologist Farhad Heydari makes a cocktail totally unsuitable for summer. 

Follow William on Twitter and Instagram: @WilliamSitwell Produced by Front Ear Podcasts - www.frontearpodcasts.com (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/) Edited by Nathan Copelin Music by David Cantello



Aug 20, 202143:29
Edoardo Pellicano, Alla Ouvarova, Sarah Siddle and Farhad Heydari

Edoardo Pellicano, Alla Ouvarova, Sarah Siddle and Farhad Heydari

On this edition of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, we meet restaurateur Edoardo Pellicano who explains how small can be beautiful and profitable, we get the holiday lowdown of how much beer costs from Dubai to Dublin, Birmingham to Bournemouth, get the frothy lowdown on egg whites from the co-founder of Two Chicks Alla Ouvarova and Farhad Heydari from the House of Heydari salutes us with an impeccable Army and Navy.

Follow William on Twitter and Instagram: @WilliamSitwell Produced by Front Ear Podcasts - www.frontearpodcasts.com (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/) Edited by Nathan Copelin Music by David Cantello

Aug 13, 202135:39
Vivek Singh, Luca Maggiora, Mike Robinson and Farhad Heydari

Vivek Singh, Luca Maggiora, Mike Robinson and Farhad Heydari

In this edition of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, William finds out what's changed in Indian dining in London over 20 years with Cinnamon Club found Vivek Singh, discovers how restaurateur Mike Robinson has a recipe for staff and customer happiness amid the labor shortage, meets nightclub boss Luca Maggiora and rounds off the show with a sublime taste of New York from in-house mixologist Farhad Heydari. 


Follow William on Twitter and Instagram: @WilliamSitwell Produced by Front Ear Podcasts - www.frontearpodcasts.com (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/) Edited by Nathan Copelin Music by David Cantello

Aug 05, 202143:13
43: Jose Pizarro, Holly Hallam, Toby Khalife and Farhad Heydari

43: Jose Pizarro, Holly Hallam, Toby Khalife and Farhad Heydari

On this new edition of Biting Talk, William catches up with Spanish cooking maestro Jose Pizzaro as he gears up to launch two new restaurants at London's Royal Academy, chats restaurant design with DesignLSM's Holly Hallam, meets prosecco purveyor Toby Khalife and cocktail hero Farhad Heydari rounds off the show as usual with something special, delicious and strong. <br />
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Jul 23, 202139:05
42: Dickie Kieswick, Eric Yu, Kate Nicholls and Farhad Heydari
Jul 16, 202140:53
41: Edson Diaz-Fuentes, Paul Ainsworth, Annie Hanbury and Farhad Heydari
Jul 09, 202143:59
40: Brody Sweeney, Tim Brice, Stephen Cronk and Farhad Heydari

40: Brody Sweeney, Tim Brice, Stephen Cronk and Farhad Heydari

On this edition of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, William Sitwell investigates the future of food delivery by drone with Irish businessman Brody Sweeney, talks chilli bombs - the Cincinnati kind - with restaurateur Tim Brice, get all joyful as he ponders a glass of rosé with Mirabeau founder Stephen Cronk, and ducks a crazy glass of something from the House of Heydari with mixologist Farhad Heydari.<br />
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Jul 02, 202141:16
39: Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Dan Warne, Ludovic du Plessis and Farhad Heydari
Jun 25, 202141:54
38: Tim Siadatan, Struan Robertson, James Knappett and Farhad Heydari
Jun 18, 202142:35
37: Xavier Equihua, Anna Richey, Omar Allibhoy and Farhad Heydari
Jun 11, 202141:12
36: Tom Conran, Annette Woolcock, Ashley Palmer-Watts and Farhad Heydari
Jun 04, 202148:21
35: Loyd Grossman and Farhad Heydari
Mar 14, 202137:59
34: Will Bowlby, Hubert Zanier, Henry Ayers, Farhad Heydari
Mar 05, 202138:37
33: Tom Aikens, Alexandre Santamaria, Debbie Cappadonna and Farhad Heydari
Feb 26, 202139:56
32: Stephen Bayley, Ed Baines, Julia Parker and Farhad Heydari
Feb 19, 202138:51
31: Thomas Kochs, Andrew Wong, Leonid Shutov and Farhad Heydari
Feb 12, 202142:37
30: Philli Armitage-Mattin, Victor Lugger, The India Club and Farhad Heydari
Feb 05, 202137:28
29: Mike Robinson, Joe Warwick, Marianne Lumb and Farhad Heydari
Jan 29, 202138:32
28: Ranald Macdonald, Robin Gill, Harriet Mansell and Farhad Heydari
Jan 22, 202139:03
27: The Best of Biting Talk 2020
Dec 23, 202023:15
26: Mark Hix, Petra Barran Jack Mayhew and Gary Bradshaw
Dec 11, 202038:33
25: The Borough Market Special!
Dec 05, 202040:00
24: Mark Riddaway, Peter Grieg, Daniel Szor and Farhad Heydari
Dec 04, 202032:10
23: Gordon Ker, Tommy Heaney, Nandana Syamala, Thom Elliot and Farhad Heydari
Nov 27, 202043:51
22: Gennaro Contaldo, Laura Riches, Francis Gimblett, Justine Murphy and Farhad Heydari
Nov 20, 202049:59
21: Grace Dent, Steve Drake, James Gummer, Farhad Heydari
Nov 13, 202051:41
20: Harriet Mansell, Aktar Islam, Adam Handling and Farhad Heydari
Nov 06, 202042:08
19: Clodagh McKenna, Gilly Smith, Ed Templeton and Farhad Heydari
Oct 30, 202036:25
18: Ian Warren, Omar Allibhoy, John Siddall and Farhad Heydari
Oct 23, 202037:32
17: Clarissa Ward, Calum Franklin, Zam Baring, Freddie Archdale and Farhad Heydari.
Oct 16, 202044:57
16: John Devitt, Emma Schwarz, Adam Byatt, Sarah-Jane Evans and Farhad Heydari
Oct 09, 202048:16
15: Marcus Wareing, Kate Nicholls, Francesca Strange, Olivia Burt and Farhad Heydari
Oct 02, 202047:15
14: Charlie Bigham, Carlo Carello, Camellia Panjabi, Stephen Bayley and Farhad Heydari
Sep 18, 202045:41
13: Niklas Ekstedt, Sabrina Ghayour, Paul Trudgian and Farhad Heydari
Sep 11, 202037:31
12: Henry Jefferys, Alicia Weston, Andy Varma and Farhad Heydari
Sep 09, 202036:07
11: Ben White, Stevie Parle, Louise Palmer Masterton and Farhad Heydari
Sep 07, 202034:18
10: James Grundy, Simon Rogan and Rebecca Mascarenhas
Aug 31, 202033:56
9: Jun Tanaka, André Garett, Lauren Wilson and Joe Warwick

9: Jun Tanaka, André Garett, Lauren Wilson and Joe Warwick

On this episode of Biting Talk, presented by Telegraph restaurant critic William Sitwell, we meet Jun Tanaka, chef and owner of The Ninth in London who gives us his tips on how to BBQ like a gourmet. Executive chef of West End London hotel The Corinthia, André Garett, explains how he manages his mini dining empire and we head to the Peak District to meet deli owner Lauren Wilson who tells us why she’s bullish about re-starting her supper programme. And Biting Talk regular Joe Warwick describes what happened when he, a critic, became a waiter again after 20 years…
Aug 24, 202041:05
8: Guy Tullberg, Mel Brown and Tony Singh

8: Guy Tullberg, Mel Brown and Tony Singh

In this episode William Sitwell celebrates 50 years of chutney with Tracklements boss Guy Tullberg, he chats with spice man Tony Singh about the highs and lows of the restaurant business, and kiwi founder of The Laundry Mel Brown explains how only an entrepreneur can make it in restaurants.
Aug 15, 202033:18
7: David Moore, Monica Price, Simon Davis and Will Lyons

7: David Moore, Monica Price, Simon Davis and Will Lyons

On this episode of Britain’s liveliest food and drink show William Sitwell chats to David Moore, owner of the small and perfectly formed Pied a Terre about how small restaurants can survive. He meets nutritionist Monica Price and discusses the merits - is there are any - of forcing restaurants to add calories to menus. Co-founder of the London Restaurant Festival Simon Davis announces that this years show will go on and Sunday Times wine expert Will Lyons talks cellars - from that dark spot under the stairs to an £80k spiral showpiece.
Aug 07, 202047:58
6: Mark Wogan, Tommy Banks, Beverley Joiner and Farhad Heydari

6: Mark Wogan, Tommy Banks, Beverley Joiner and Farhad Heydari

On this episode - recorded at the Fishers gin distillery on Aldeburgh beach William Sitwell talks pizza and Sir Terry Wogan with Homeslice founder Mark Wogan, he catches up with MasterChef finalist Beverley Joiner and speaks to North Yorkshire’s culinary hero Tommy Banks. Plus a two-minute cocktail from Farhad Heydari and this episode he’s shaking a Clubland Cocktail
Jul 30, 202033:43
5: Jeremy Lee, Manon Lagreve, Tom Scade & Romain Bourger
Jul 24, 202030:38
4: Ep. 4 - Mark Hix, Richard Bertinet, Jane Milton and Farhad Heydari
Jul 12, 202039:16
3: Ep. 3 - Cyrus Todiwala, Neleen Strauss, Allan Lamb and Farhad Heydari
Jul 03, 202029:60
2: Ep. 2 - Tom Parker Bowles, Eve Kalinik, Claude Bosi and Farhad Heydari
Jun 26, 202034:39
1: Ep. 1 - Kate Nicholls, George Frost, Fia Gullikson, Ewan Venters and Farhad Heydari
Jun 26, 202039:55