Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Plosive

Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu.

  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Sean McLoughlin

    One of our favourite stand-ups, Sean McLoughlin, joins us in the Dream Restaurant this week. Who else remembers when the £2 coin was launched?


    Sean McLoughlin is on tour now with ‘White Elephant’. For dates and tickets go to seanmcloughlincomedy.com

    ‘The Sean McTalk Show’ is available on YouTube and podcast apps. Watch it here.

    Follow Sean on Instagram @seanmcloughlincomedy and YouTube.


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 12 Feb.


    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.

    11 February 2026, 4:00 am
  • 59 minutes 12 seconds
    Amanda Seyfried

    Oscar-nominated actor, ‘Mean Girls’ alumnus and star of the new film ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Amanda Seyfried is our latest dream diner. And the genie has a cat tail this week.


    ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ is out in UK cinemas on Friday 20 February.

    Follow Amanda on Instagram @mingey


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 5 Feb.


    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.

    4 February 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Guz Khan

    After many years of trying to make a date work, ‘Man Like Mobeen’ and ‘Taskmaster’ star Guz Khan is finally in the Dream Restaurant. But has he remembered his second phone?


    ‘Guz Khan’s Custom Cars’ is on Mondays at 9pm on QUEST. Watch it here.

    Follow Guz on Instagram and TikTok @guzkhanofficial


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 29 Jan.


    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.

    28 January 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Will Arnett

    The Dream Restaurant’s back in business for series 15, and our first booking is comedy royalty, Emmy-nominated actor, superstar podcaster and star of new movie ‘Is This Thing On?’, Will Arnett.


    Will Arnett stars in ‘Is This Thing On?’ which is in UK cinemas from 30 January.

    Follow Will on Instagram @arnettwill


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 22 Jan.


    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.

    21 January 2026, 4:00 am
  • 1 minute 13 seconds
    Series 15 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
    The Dream Restaurant re-opens for bookings on Wednesday 21st January.

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

    19 January 2026, 4:00 am
  • 3 hours 44 minutes
    Best of 2025: Part 2

    Welcome to part two of the Best Of episodes, we’ve been expecting you for some time… This half contains the 'toilet humour' section.


    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).



    Clips


    Celeb stories


    Elle Fanning

    Harris Dickinson

    Dermot O'Leary

    Carey Mulligan

    Marian Keyes

    Kate Winslet

    Chris McCausland

    Greg James


    Chaos


    Stevie Martin

    Lucia Keskin

    Joy Crookes

    Mawaan Rizwan

    Ben Schwartz

    Jeff Goldblum


    Sharon Wanjohi


    Sharon Wanjohi


    Anecdotes


    Ellie Taylor

    David Tennant

    Neil Hannon

    Rhys James

    Meera Sodha

    Will Sharpe


    Blazing Bangladeshis


    Jonny Pelham


    Filth


    Will Sharpe

    Self Esteem

    Julian Clary


    Toilet humour


    George Egg

    Bridget Christie

    Mo Gilligan

    Stacey Dooley

    Marian Keyes

    David Tennant

    Ian Smith

    Elle Fanning

    John Kearns


    James vs Stephen Graham


    Stephen Graham: James vs Stephen 1

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

    30 December 2025, 4:00 am
  • 3 hours 35 minutes
    Best of 2025: Part 1

    We’re at the tail end of 2025, and it’s time for the first half of our most delicious clips of the year. Remember when we had Robert De Niro on the podcast?


    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).





    Clips


    Still or Sparkling? 


    Daisy Ridley

    Emily Campbell

    Sally Phillips

    James Norton

    Rhys James

    Kunal Nayyar

    Rhod Gilbert


    Drinks


    Joanna McNally

    Stevie Martin

    Daisy Ridley

    Sally Phillips


    Food descriptions and recipes


    Santiago Lastra

    Antoni Porowski

    Carey Mulligan

    George Egg

    John Early

    James Norton


    Teachings


    Joy Crookes

    Emily Campbell

    John Early

    Kunal Nayyar


    300th


    AJ Odudu


    Tasting Menus


    John Kearns

    Bridget Christie

    Jen Brister


    Live shows


    Rhod Gilbert

    Julian Clary

    Self Esteem

    Katherine Parkinson


    Weird choices


    Ian Smith

    Mawaan Rizwan

    Nina Conti

    Chris McCausland


    Global icons


    Jeff Goldblum

    Gillian Anderson

    Kate Winslet


    Robert De Niro


    Robert De Niro

    Robert De Niro

    Robert De Niro



    Joanne McNally

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

    29 December 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Kate Winslet (Christmas Special)

    Oscar-winning acting royalty Kate Winslet joins us for a Christmas Special in the Dream Restaurant. But can James keep his Eternal Sunshine questions to himself?


    Kate Winslet’s directorial debut ‘Goodbye, June’ is in cinemas now and on Netflix from 24 December. Watch it here.


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 18 Dec.


    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, and Pippa Brown.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

    17 December 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Chris McCausland (Christmas Special)

    Yuletide is here, and joining us for our first festive special is stand-up superstar and ‘Strictly’ champ Chris McCausland. ChrisMcCausland. ChristmasCausland…


    Chris McCausland’s autobiography ‘Keep Laughing!’ is out now in hardback and audiobook, published by Michael Joseph. Buy it here.

    Chris is on tour in 2026 with his show ‘Yonks!’. For dates and tickets go to chrismccausland.com

    Follow Chris on Instagram @chrismccauslandcomedy and TikTok @chrismccausland


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 11 Dec.


    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, and Felipe Franco.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

    10 December 2025, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    John Early

    It’s the last episode of series 15, and who better to round off the series than US comedy superstar and actor – star of ‘Search Party’, ‘30 Rock’ and new film ‘Eternity’ – John Early. See you soon for some Christmas specials… 


    John Early stars in ‘Eternity’ which is in UK cinemas on 5 December.

    Follow John on Instagram @bejohnce


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 27 Nov


    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, and Felipe Franco.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

    26 November 2025, 4:00 am
  • 59 minutes 58 seconds
    Kunal Nayyar

    Kunal Nayyar – star of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and new movie ‘Christmas Karma’ – has a table booked this week. But is he drinking water or vodka?


    Kunal Nayyar stars in ‘Christmas Karma’ which is in cinemas now.

    Follow Kunal on Instagram @kunalkarmanayyar


    Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 20 Nov


    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, and Felipe Franco.

    Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design).

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

    19 November 2025, 4:00 am
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