{"podcast":{"title":"The Go To Food Podcast","slug":"the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885","podcast_index_feed_id":6768885,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/67cb0e5722c74795c356299d","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5124710-the-go-to-food-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67cb0e5722c74795c356299d/1748525611564-07069aa5-9f7c-418e-bee0-60faf857314c.jpeg","author":"Go To Podcast Company","episode_count":230,"summary":"The Go-To Food Podcast is where the world’s most influential chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and critics share the stories behind their craft. Hosted by award-winning presenter Freddy Clode and chef and food writer Ben Benton, this weekly show dives deep into the experiences, inspirations, and “Go-To” favourites that define a life in food. From hidden gems to the restaurants they return to time and again, each episode serves up intrigue, insight, and the untold moments that shaped their journey. With food and drink inspired by their stories, expect stories from the food world, insider knowledge, and a true celebration of food culture at its finest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T14:18:00.572066+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885"},"episode":{"title":"Andi Oliver - Post-Punk Fame, Great British Menu & The Food That Saved Her Life!","slug":"andi-oliver-post-punk-fame-great-british-menu-the-food-that-saved-her-life","published_at":"2026-06-18T04:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885/andi-oliver-post-punk-fame-great-british-menu-the-food-that-saved-her-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-go-to-food-podcast/episodes/andi-oliver-racism-grief-great-british-menu-the-food-that-sa","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67cb0e5722c74795c356299d/e/6a3269855926b9ca347b50d2/media.mp3","summary":"This week on Go To Food, we sit down with the extraordinary Andi Oliver for one of the most captivating conversations we've ever had. From growing up between Cyprus, Norfolk and Suffolk to becoming one of Britain's most influential food voices, Andi takes us on a journey through a life filled with adventure, resilience, music, family and incredible food. Her stories are as rich and layered as the dishes she creates. Andi shares unforgettable memories from her childhood, including beach picnics in Cyprus, discovering the connection between sea and plate while watching fishermen pull squid straight from the Mediterranean, and learning to cook Sunday roasts and Bakewell tarts as a teenager navigating a difficult upbringing. She opens up about overcoming racism, finding solace in books and food, and hosting dinner parties at just 12 years old, long before she ever imagined a career in hospitality. We also dive into her remarkable music career, from London's wild club scene and the legendary Hot Style nights in Soho to joining Rip Rig + Panic alongside Neneh Cherry. There are brilliant stories about raising a young Miquita Oliver while touring, Miquita's unexpected rise to fame on Popworld, surviving the Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand, and the incredible cast of characters that passed through Andi's life during one of the most creative periods in British culture. Along the way, Andi reflects on the loss of her beloved brother Sean, her own journey through grief and recovery, the evolution of Saturday Kitchen and Great British Menu, and why preserving endangered food traditions has become such an important mission. You can book a virtual demonstration with Quooker to find the right setup for your kitchen. And remember, until the end of August, if you use the code GO TO FOOD,…","meta_description":"This week on Go To Food, we sit down with the extraordinary Andi Oliver for one of the most captivating conversations we've ever had. From growing up betw…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4227,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885/episodes/andi-oliver-post-punk-fame-great-british-menu-the-food-that-saved-her-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885/andi-oliver-post-punk-fame-great-british-menu-the-food-that-saved-her-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}