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Joe Marler, jalapeño honey pulled pork with lime slaw, and a viognier

A true VI-Hundy P joins us around our own round table.  Joe Marler is a former rugby union player, podcast presenter, TV personality and Traitors expert in big dog theory. He joins Nick and Angela around the Dish table to talk about his new podcast, Joe Marler Will See You Now, where he puts guests to the test using his unique people-reading skills.  Recorded only hours before the finale of the Traitors, we have a brilliant time with Joe in our Christmas studio. Only snag being that he isn’t a big fan of Christmas... but can he be convinced by Nick’s infectious love for all occasions? Joe’s love of food is unwavering, with a passion for bold flavours, low-and-slow dishes... and chocolate. He is also a big fan of a Dark ‘N Stormy cocktail, and that’s how we kick things off.  Angela answers his low-and-slow call by serving jalapeño honey pulled pork with lime slaw [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/jalapeno-honey-pulled-pork-with-lime-slaw], with Waitrose wine experts picking a glass of Laurent Miquel Nocturnes Viognier IGP Pays d'Oc [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/laurent-miquel-nocturnes-viognier-igp-pays-doc/793195-112843-112844] to pair alongside it.  We discuss Joe’s cooking skills, and how his fondness for cake got him into trouble as a sous chef. We find out how wanting to act led him to a career in rugby, and learn that if you want to keep Joe on your good side... don’t serve him cockles.  In the opening of the episode, Nick and Angela try out a glass of mulled rosé [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/waitrose-mulled-rose/937219-1-2] and explore Angela’s new, very tasty, biscuit range [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/shop/browse/groceries/waitrose_brands/angela_hartnett_with_waitrose].  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dishpodcast] and, new for this season, on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes [http://waitrose.com/dishrecipes] The recipe for jalapeño honey pulled pork with lime slaw [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/jalapeno-honey-pulled-pork-with-lime-slaw] was created for Waitrose by Gurdeep Loyal. A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish [http://waitrose.com/dish] If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk [dish@waitrose.co.uk]  Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions [http://acoldglass.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Millie Bobby Brown, penne alla vodka and a Montecucco Rosso Riserva

Our first episode back around the Christmas tree.  Millie Bobby Brown is a British actor known for her role in the Netflix series Stranger Things. As the show begins its final season, we are joined by the star, who first appeared as her character Eleven back in 2016. The show is a certified cultural phenomenon, streamed by millions and making Millie a household name across the world. She currently lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband Jake Bongiovi (son of Jon Bon Jovi) and their many, many animals.  We’ve never had a guest want to sit so quickly at the Dish table. Millie is a huge fan of the show, reflected in her carefully considered and curated list of likes. Angela is drawn to serving penne alla vodka [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/penne-alla-vodka], a dish which ties in with Millie’s first date with Jake, all preceded by a Shirley Temple and a bowl of raw carrots. The pasta is paired with a glass of Castello Colle Massari Montecucco Rosso Riserva [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/collemassari-rosso-riserva-montecuc/615640-696178-696179], made from Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.  We chat through a number of divisive food topics with Millie, including olives, quinoa, birthday cake and food photography, alongside reliving her incredible first dance at her wedding. There’s time to reflect on the beginnings and endings of Stranger Things, squeeze in a seasonal quiz all about festive movies and explore the thought process behind naming animals.  Christmas is go!  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dishpodcast] and, new for this season, on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes [http://waitrose.com/dishrecipes] A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish [http://waitrose.com/dish] If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk [dish@waitrose.co.uk]  Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions [http://acoldglass.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bob Mortimer, pork pie, kedgeree and an IPA

Bob Mortimer is an English comedian, TV presenter, fisherman, author, podcaster, pork pie detective and 100% certified national treasure. He’s with us to chat about his new book, The Long Shoe, his third work of fiction following the successes of The Hotel Avocado and The Satsuma Complex. Bob has sold over 2 million books (and counting), crowning another significant chapter in his legendary career.  Bob first appeared on our screens in the early 90s in Vic Reeves’ Big Night Out. His working relationship with Vic has continued for decades and the pair are regarded among the funniest acts in British comedy. Bob is also known for his part in another double act, with Paul Whitehouse in Gone Fishing, a programme which documents their time together on the shores of rivers, streams, seas and lakes as part of Bob’s recovery from open heart surgery.  Upon entering the Dish kitchen, Bob quickly spots the pork pie [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/waitrose-melton-mowbray-pork-pie/052224-26025-26026] starter and crisp bowl, which is followed by Angela fulfilling his nostalgic request and serving kedgeree-style monkfish rice [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/kedgeree-style-monkfish-rice] alongside a fresh and cold IPA. Waitrose’s wine experts pair this meal with a glass of Paul Mas Réserve Languedoc Blanc [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/paul-mas-reserve-languedoc-blanc/873242-593973-593974]. From stories about accidental house fires to avoiding dinner parties and the perfect pasta name for a cat, we learn an incredible amount in Bob’s company. We also find time to put his love of eggs to the test in an action packed end of show finale. And remember: eat pie as often as you can!  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dishpodcast] and, new for this season, on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes [http://waitrose.com/dishrecipes] A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish [http://waitrose.com/dish] If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk [dish@waitrose.co.uk] Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions [http://acoldglass.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Jack Whitehall (LIVE from The Royal Opera House), an aubergine parmigiana and an old fashioned

Highlights from our biggest live show yet! We’re thrilled to share our first ever live episode, recorded in September 2025 at The Royal Opera House in front of 2200 Dish fans. Our guest, Jack Whitehall, is an English comedian, presenter, actor and writer - and no stranger to stages of such grandeur.  Jack joined us to help settle Nick and Angela’s nerves and provide just a little bit of chaos in our on-stage kitchen. The night is one huge celebration of Dish, complete with special guests, a house band (thank you Sous Chefs), a trap door and more dry ice than we ever thought possible.  The show starts with a glass of Veuve Clicquot to celebrate a landmark moment before Nick mixes up an old fashioned [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/old-fashioned-cocktail]for Jack. Angela serves an aubergine parmigiana [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/aubergine-parmigiana], a Dish classic that proved a big hit for Shania Twain last year, alongside a glass of Prunotto Barolo [https://www.waitrosecellar.com/products/prunotto-barolo-696675], paired by the Waitrose wine experts.  Jack can be seen in the new Prime Video show Malice, where he plays a manipulative male nanny alongside David Duchovny and Carice van Houten. The role involved some cheffing skills, which come much more naturally to Jack than his father Michael, who is in the crowd for this show. From food likes and dislikes to the Fast Food Quiz under a spotlight, and a goody bag reveal that comes out of nowhere, this is Dish - but not like you’ve seen it before.  The show took place on the same night as the launch party of Angela’s new restaurant, Cicoria, situated on the top floor of the Opera House.  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dishpodcast] and, new for this season, on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes [http://waitrose.com/dishrecipes] A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish [http://waitrose.com/dish] If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk [dish@waitrose.co.uk] Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions [http://acoldglass.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Joe Wilkinson, bolognese and a Villa Antinori

Has Angela met her match in the ultimate bolognese battle? Joe Wilkinson is an English comedian, actor, podcaster, screenwriter and star of the new Waitrose Christmas advert. Joe first came to prominence in the BBC Three show Him & Her before further acting roles in Derek, Miranda and After Life. He has also brought his impeccable comedy timing to shows including Russell Howard’s Good News, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Last One Laughing and Taskmaster as well as proving ever-faithful on this year’s Celebrity Traitors. He also hosts an almost-daily podcast called Chatabix with his long-term writing partner, David Earl. Joe’s favourite food is his own bolognese, which leads to a forensic breakdown of his process and the chance for Angela to impress with the best bolognese [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/recipe/the-best-bolognese]. Does it cut it with Joe? What about Marmite? How liberal should you be with the Italian mixed herbs? All these questions are answered alongside a glass of Zeno Alcohol-Liberated Red [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/zeno-alcohol-liberated-red/849194-793980-793981?] for Joe and a wine pairing of Villa Antinori [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/villa-antinori/082394-41915-41916]  for Nick and Angela. We start the show with a Fever-Tree Non-Alcoholic Italian Spritz [https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/fever-tree-non-alcoholic-italian-spritz/963254-847509-847510].  We loved Joe’s list of food likes and dislikes, and need to thank his wife Petra for supplying all the extra details, including his fondness for slow-roasted meat and dedication to planning the perfect takeaway. We also get to hear all about his turn as a leading man in the Waitrose Christmas ad opposite Keira Knightley, including how he diffused any tension on the day of their kiss…  You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@dishpodcast] and, new for this season, on Spotify.  All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes [http://waitrose.com/dishrecipes] A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish [http://waitrose.com/dish] If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact dish@waitrose.co.uk [dish@waitrose.co.uk] Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions [http://acoldglass.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]