Episodes

  • For Forks Sake Podcast: Tim Allen, Solo Ep. 21

    For Forks Sake Podcast: Tim Allen, Solo Ep. 21
    Aug 21 2025

    Welcome to this episode of The Fork's Sake podcast, where we take an authentic look at the culinary world from the inside out. On this episode Sushi Stu visited Tim Allen in his West Lancashire restaurant to talk about his path to fine dining, restaurant management, and being business minded.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Fork's Sake Podcast: Tom Shepherd, Restaurant Upstairs - Ep 20

    Fork's Sake Podcast: Tom Shepherd, Restaurant Upstairs - Ep 20
    Jul 18 2025

    Welcome to this episode of The Fork's Sake podcast, where we take an authentic look at the culinary world from the inside out. Today, Sushi Stu catches up with Tom Shepherd from Restaurant Upstairs to discuss true British Cooking, building a family legacy, and Instagram Influencers.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Fork's Sake Podcast: Josh Eggleton, Pony Chew Valley - Ep 19

    Fork's Sake Podcast: Josh Eggleton, Pony Chew Valley - Ep 19
    Jun 6 2025

    Sushi Stu heads down south to Bristol to meet with Josh Eggleton, head chef and founder of Pony Chew Valley. They pour a few pints and discuss the importance of supporting local, Josh's plans for the future, and how many businesses one man can have.

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    53 mins
  • Fork's Sake Podcast: Adam Smith, Woven, Ascot - Ep 18

    Fork's Sake Podcast: Adam Smith, Woven, Ascot - Ep 18
    Jul 9 2024
    Welcome to this episode of The Fork's Sake podcast, where we take an authentic look at the culinary world from the inside out. Today, Sushi Stu catches up with Adam Smith from Woven to discuss the UK food scene, blending a la carte and tasting menus and knowing when to push new experience vs when to provide nostalgia. Follow us on Instagram @forkpod for more!
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    47 mins
  • Fork's Sake Podcast: Amir Gehl, Difference Coffee - Ep16

    Fork's Sake Podcast: Amir Gehl, Difference Coffee - Ep16
    Jun 18 2024
    Welcome to this episode of The Fork's Sake podcast, where we take an authentic look at the culinary world from the inside out. Today, Sushi Stu catches up with Amir Gehl from Difference Coffee to talk all things coffee, from starting out to creating the perfect blend. Follow us on Instagram @forkpod for more!
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Fork's Sake Podcast: Rory Eaton, Ynyshir, Wales - Ep15

    Fork's Sake Podcast: Rory Eaton, Ynyshir, Wales - Ep15
    Jun 4 2024
    Welcome to this episode of The Fork's Sake podcast, where we take an authentic look at the culinary world from the inside out. Today, Sushi Stu catches up with Rory Eaton to talk working at Ynyshir, relating to the customer, and of course sake! Shop our collection of sake here https://www.sushisushi.co.uk/collections/sake and whilst you're there, why not check out liquers and beers too! https://www.sushisushi.co.uk/collections/fruit-sake Follow us on Instagram @forkpod for more!
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Forks Sake Podcast: Ollie Bridgwater, SOURCE @ Gilpin Hotel - Ep 14

    Forks Sake Podcast: Ollie Bridgwater, SOURCE @ Gilpin Hotel - Ep 14
    May 21 2024
    Welcome to this episode of The Fork's Sake podcast, where we take an authentic look at the culinary world from the inside out. Today, Sushi Stu catches up with Ollie Bridgwater to find out more about his inspiration, guest experience and his plans for the future. Follow us on Instagram @forkpod for more!
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    55 mins
  • Gareth Ward, Ynyshir, Wales - Ep13

    Gareth Ward, Ynyshir, Wales - Ep13
    Mar 31 2024
    Gareth Ward and Sushi Stu chat it out about what brought him to the helm of the UK's number one restaurant and why it's become a Mecca for chefs.
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    1 hr