Borough Talks

Borough Talks

Borough Market

Episodes 64
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

On Borough Talks, we bring you real stories from inside London’s oldest food market. Speaking with the traders and chefs who bring the market to life, we explore big ideas, bold food, and share a few secrets along the way. Hosted by author and food writer Giulia Crouch.

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Recent Episodes

S10E5 Brindisa: The rich tapestry of Spanish cuisine

Feb 05, 2026 34m

Monika Linton, founder of the highly influential Brindisa shop and restaurant, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of Iberian products and tapas dishes and discuss her passion for Spanish…

S10E4 Alpine Deli: The unique food of South Tyrol

Jan 29, 2026 27m

Thea Wunderer, founder of Alpine Deli, imports products from South Tyrol, a mountainous province in the far north of Italy. She joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of cured meats and discuss the…

S10E3 Neal's Yard Dairy: The fragile beauty of British cheese

Jan 22, 2026 38m

Neal’s Yard Dairy’s director Bronwen Percival and young cheesemonger Cián Ó Cinnéide join Giulia Crouch to discuss the magic of a slow make, the art of the monger, and the existential threat faced by…

S10E2 Camille: French regions, British seasons

Jan 15, 2026 42m

Elliot Hashtroudi, head chef at Camille, joins Giulia Crouch to share a plate of chicken hearts and chat about his love of French regional cuisine, how the shifting seasons inspire creativity in the…

S10E1 Jenki: The magic of matcha

Jan 08, 2026 37m

Claudia Boyer, co-founder of Jenki, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the matcha bar’s signature drinks and chat about the heritage and craft of Japanese matcha production, the factors that…

S9E4 La Pepiá: The rise of the arepa

Aug 26, 2025 31m

Joel Ferrer, founder of La Pepiá, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of his stall’s Venezuelan salsas. They chat about sourcing produce from his fellow traders, the ethics of avocado consumption, and…

S9E3 Kolae: A love letter to southern Thailand

Aug 19, 2025 35m

Andy Oliver, chef and co-owner of Thai bar and grill Kolae, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some the restaurant’s vibrantly flavoured dishes. They chat about the complexity of southern Thai cuisine,…

S9E2 Bianca Mora: A journey to Emilia-Romagna

Aug 12, 2025 28m

Ewa Weremij, owner of Bianca Mora, joins Giulia Crouch to taste products from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and chat about two-hour lunch breaks, the Slow Food movement, and how time is an…

S9E1 Padella: The power of pasta

Aug 05, 2025 38m

Tim Siadatan, chef-owner of Padella, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the restaurant’s signature dishes and chat about our universal love of pasta, his perspective on Italian ‘rules’, and how a…

S8E5 The Colombian Coffee Company: The light and dark of coffee

Apr 08, 2025 29m

Eduardo Florez, founder of The Colombian Coffee Company social enterprise, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some different beans and chat about the stunning diversity of coffee varieties, the unfairness…

S8E4 Khanom Krok: A taste of Thailand

Apr 01, 2025 31m

Worawan Kamann, founder of both the Khanom Krok street food stand and Raya, Borough’s southeast Asian grocery, joins Giulia Crouch to share her signature dishes and chat about sourcing great…

S8E3 School Food Matters: The drive for food education

Mar 25, 2025 33m

Stephanie Slater, founder of the School Food Matters charity, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a soup recipe created by local children and chat about transforming school dinners, the vital importance of…

S8E2 Padre: Secrets of the perfect taco

Mar 18, 2025 30m

Nick Fitzgerald, founder of Padre, joins Giulia Crouch to share some of his street food stand’s signature dishes and chat about his life-changing stint as a chef in Mexico, the regionality of the…

S8E1 Pâté Moi: The alchemy of mushroom pâté

Mar 11, 2025 39m

Flip Dunning, founder of Pâté Moi, joins Giulia Crouch to taste her famous mushroom pâté and chat about the strange alchemy of simple ingredients, the challenges of running a business and raising a…

S7E4 Borough Wines: Christmas in a bottle

Dec 17, 2024 35m

Calvin Pearson, head of wine at Borough Wines, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a few of his favourite festive bottles and chat about perfect pairings with a Christmas dinner, the meaning of orange wine,…

S7E3 Jumi Cheese and Mons Cheesemongers: The art of the cheeseboard

Dec 10, 2024 45m

Coles Loomis of Jumi Cheese and Jon Thrupp of Mons Cheesemongers are two of Borough Market’s most engaging cheese experts. They join Giulia Crouch to share some of their favourite winter products and…

S7E2 Applebee’s: The fruits of the sea

Dec 03, 2024 31m

Jack Applebee is part of the family that runs the Applebee’s Fish seafood restaurant. Raf Rundell is the manager of the Richard Haward’s Oysters stand. Together, they join Giulia Crouch to taste some…

S7E1 Date Sultan: The Sultan’s guide to dates

Nov 26, 2024 29m

Usman Shah of Date Sultan imports premium dates while using his company’s influence to improve the pay and conditions of workers in his supply chain. He joins Giulia Crouch to taste a diverse…

S7 Borough Talks: Winter series

Nov 25, 2024 1m Trailer

Borough Talks returns with four more podcast episodes exploring the colourful produce and personalities of Borough Market. Host Giulia Crouch sits down to share food, drink and conversation with…

S6E5 Food cultures of Asia

Aug 27, 2024 34m

In the Borough Market Kitchen, Salina Khairunnisa of Joli shares the cuisine of Malaysia’s Peranakan community, while Urvesh Parvais of Gujarati Rasoi cooks food rooted in the Indian state of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Borough Talks have?

Borough Talks has published 64 episodes since June 2020, covering topics in Arts, Food.

Is Borough Talks still active?

Borough Talks is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 41m.

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