This is not just any food podcast... Top Birmingham food writer Simon Carlo chat's to a couple of the UB40 gang about red, red wine... How could he not?! Then he tries to ruin MasterChef: The Professionals winner, Stu Deeley's credibility, by making him rate high-street meal-deals. Stu's Meal Deeleys if you like. And it's all topped off by a quick chat to Jamie Desogus - the man behind Harborne Kitchen - in his latest venture, Bun & Barrel. Contains strong language and adult content.   We chatted to the UB40 boys at Grace & James in Kings Heath, Birmingham: https://graceandjames.x ..read more

He's back. I mean, he's not been anywhere to be honest, just mooching around town like a culinary nuisance, but he's our culinary nuisance. The break has been a little big longer than anticipated - soz - but we're back with a bang. Or maybe back with an air horn would be more accurate. That will make sense when you listen. Brad bloody Carter's on! Simon visited Brad last year at his pop-up at Westlands UK in Evesham. He showed him around his herb garden; discussed his favourite places to eat in Brum; and let him join the hitherto STRICTLY employee only Staff lunch. His Westlands' restaurant cl ..read more

Welcome to another episode of the crumbliest, flakiest food podcast around, presented by food writer Simon Carlo. This episode has it all: Base humour, a Gregg Wallace impression and moaning about how far away Solihull is. Where else can you get all that that in one place? Stu Deeley makes a triumphant return to the podcast and this time we find out who he is, what he does and why. He won Masterchef: The Professionals a few years ago and we discover what went on behind the scenes. He also confesses he hasn't been to the foodiest country on Earth and his disbelief that he has his own cooking ac ..read more

For what we are about to receive... This week, food writer Simon Carlo has a (semi)serious chat with Roberto Ortiz of sensational Peruvian restaurant Chakana in Moseley. They discuss tigers milk, chillies and an unexpected visit from a restaurant critic. Then on to the Indian Streatery to find out about a recent royal visit from one of the owners Dhiraj. Who's the chilli-head in the 'Wales' household? THE ANSWER MAY SUPRISE YOU. Finally, another trip to the Custard Factory to challenge the great Tommy Matthews of Passing Fancies to make a killer cocktail from a random bag of bottles we present ..read more

We know, we know. The Meat & One Veg Podcast might be better named The Wine & Two Pints Podcast. And it's in that vain we go big on beer in this episode. Food writer Simon Carlo chats to beer guru Laura Hadland. Beer doesn't agree with Simon and Laura doesn't agree with some beer, hence the 'bleeps'! She guides us through the wonderful world of hops, barley, water and yeast and teaches us a few things that will help even the most beer-phobic find something to suit their taste. Then we have a quick catch-up with Sai from god-tier, Brum, street food stalwarts Buddha Belly. They're about ..read more

No, you're childish. In this episode food writer Simon Carlo visits the stunning Grace and Savour at Hampton Manor, which just so happens to be the latest place in the Birmingham area to receive a Michelin star. Feel the zeitgeist. Culinary genius David Taylor talks about his food philosophy, what we'll all be eating in 2050 and where he eats in Brum. Then back to Digbeth for another cocktail masterclass with Tommy Matthews of Passing Fancies in the Custard Factory. Simon presents him with another bag of random ingredients and demands a drink worthy of his menu. And the bag may include Frazzle ..read more

Here we are again with more delicious morsels from the Birmingham food scene. I this episode, Sonal - possibly the world's coolest sommelier - pairs fine wine with fast food. So if you want to know which vintage champagne goes with your KFC, this is the feature for you. If you're into hot sauce, then Simon's chat with Pip Bradley should pique your interest. He treats her to pizza at Peacer in Moseley, and somehow gets talked into taking her to Carters. And it's all washed down with a quick catch up with James Wong from Chung Ying. He chats about his award-winning dumplings and how his choice o ..read more

Welcome to the second, finger-lickin' good, episode of the Meat & One Veg Podcast. As usual, our intrepid host and legend in his own lunchbox, food writer Simon Carlo, eats and drinks his way around Birmingham. First stop is the magnificent plant-based restaurant in Birmingham's Great Western Arcade, where Simon chats to Zoe Barry from the iconic Brummie brand Punks and Chancers. They chat about chips, music and why Yes Bab? Next he bothers the supremely talented Tommy Banks of Passing Fancies fame, presents him with a bag full dregs from the back of his booze cupboard and asks him to rust ..read more

Not just any food podcast... Join top food writer Simon Carlo as he talks to chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, Brummie luminaries, artisan producers, and restaurant owners. He'll get into the nitty-gritty of the food industry by pairing fine wines with junk food, rating meal deals with MasterChef winners, and making cocktails with the dregs at the back of the cupboard. The Meat & One Veg Podcast is coming soon. Subscribe now and get every new episode as so as they drop ..read more