Biting Talk
Biting Talk
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: [email protected] Produced by Front Ear Podcasts - www.frontearpodcasts.com (http://www.frontearpodcasts.com/) Edited by Nathan Copelin Music by David Cantello
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 3, 2021
41 min
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, 2021
43 min
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, 2021
35 min
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 5, 2021
43 min
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. 
Jul 23, 2021
39 min
42: Dickie Kieswick, Eric Yu, Kate Nicholls and Farhad Heydari
On this edition of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, William meets sausage innovator Dickie Kieswick, who's putting booze into bangers. He also catches up with nightclub boss Eric Yu, who needs to catch up on some sleep, and chats 'Freedom Day' with Hospitality UK boss Kate Nicholls. William rounds off the show with a visit to the House of Heydari, where mixologist Farhad Heydari has an exquisite idea for those delectable and light Two Chicks egg whites. 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
Jul 16, 2021
40 min
41: Edson Diaz-Fuentes, Paul Ainsworth, Annie Hanbury and Farhad Heydari
On this episode of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, William catches up with Mexican chef Edson Diaz-Fuentes, hitches a ride with chef Paul Ainsworth, and gets a scoop of tasty ice cream with Baboo Gelato's Annie Hanbury.  Biting Talk's in-house mixologist Farhad Heydari rounds off the show with a very special Sidecar with a splash of Remy Martin.  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
Jul 9, 2021
43 min
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.
Jul 2, 2021
41 min
39: Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Dan Warne, Ludovic du Plessis and Farhad Heydari
On this edition of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, we applaud the amazing staying power of celeb chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen who's been at the helm of Lancashire’s Northcote for two decades, we're joined by Dan Warne who has good news for budding wannabe restaurateurs, and we meet Ludovic du Plessis, a champagne maker who’s stirring things up in Epernay. Farhad Heydari rounds off the show by making something sweet, lively and very addictive… 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
Jun 25, 2021
41 min
38: Tim Siadatan, Struan Robertson, James Knappett and Farhad Heydari
On this edition of Biting Talk with Two Chicks, with staff shortages besetting the hospitality business I get an inspiring lesson from restaurateur Tim Siadatan in what might lie ahead in this business for a budding chef, waiter, sommelier, baker, you get the picture, there’s news of steak club - exclusive cuts, inspiring ideas from butcher Struan Robertson, we meet top chef James Knappett who’s expanding his amazing Kitchen Table restaurant and Farhad Heydari has the answer for a thirsty crowd who want drinks by the jugful. 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
Jun 18, 2021
42 min
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