{"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":"Tony Allan - Losing £1.6 Million To Marco P-W In Court, Crazy Weekends With Vinnie Jones & Making Millions As A Fish Supplier To The Stars!","slug":"tony-allan-losing-1-6-million-to-marco-p-w-in-court-crazy-weekends-with-vinnie-jones-making-millions-as-a-fish-supplier-to-the-stars","published_at":"2026-04-23T04:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885/tony-allan-losing-1-6-million-to-marco-p-w-in-court-crazy-weekends-with-vinnie-jones-making-millions-as-a-fish-supplier-to-the-stars","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-go-to-food-podcast/episodes/tony-allan-losing-16-million-to-marco-p-w-to-making-millions","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67cb0e5722c74795c356299d/e/69e9651b66c3374f7e1a31f0/media.mp3","summary":"Tony Allan joins the latest episode of the Go To Food Podcast for a no-holds-barred conversation that spans decades at the very top of British hospitality. From stripping lead off a school roof as a teenager to becoming one of London’s most influential fishmongers and restaurateurs, Tony’s journey is anything but ordinary. He reveals how he transformed the way chefs bought fish, built a booming supply business, and went from market trader to multimillionaire in what felt like overnight. This episode is packed with incredible stories — from supplying legends like Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay, to explosive fallouts, court battles, and chance encounters that defined his career. Tony shares what it was like opening the very first restaurant in Borough Market, the insane growth from one site to 25 restaurants in just a few years, and the brutal impact of events like September 11 attacks on the industry. There are also wild moments involving racing bets, celebrity friendships with Vinnie Jones, and behind-the-scenes chaos from the golden era of London dining. It’s funny, raw, and brutally honest — from tales of late-night phone calls with fiery chefs to building and losing fortunes, then starting again. Tony also gives his unfiltered take on the state of hospitality today, from staffing crises to rising costs, and how he’s adapted with a booming takeaway business. If you want real insight, proper storytelling, and one of the most entertaining voices in the game, this is a must-listen episode of the Go To Food Podcast . BUY TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW HERE ON MONDAY 27TH JULY - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-to-food-podcast-live-with-chef-adam-byatt-tickets-1992111901323?aff=oddtdtcreator Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos Here - https://www.youtube.com/@gotofood…","meta_description":"Tony Allan joins the latest episode of the Go To Food Podcast for a no-holds-barred conversation that spans decades at the very top of British hospitality…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3602,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-go-to-food-podcast-6768885/episodes/tony-allan-losing-1-6-million-to-marco-p-w-in-court-crazy-weekends-with-vinnie-jones-making-millions-as-a-fish-supplier-to-the-stars/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/tony-allan-losing-1-6-million-to-marco-p-w-in-court-crazy-weekends-with-vinnie-jones-making-millions-as-a-fish-supplier-to-the-stars.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}