Join William Sitwell as he welcomes award-winning Spanish chef and restaurateur, Jose Pizarro into the Classical Kitchen. Together they discuss olive picking in winter, the art of simple cooking and unearth Andalusian history through the 'El Amor Brujo' ballet. While talking, William and Jose enjoy one final feast; a Beautifully Simple Chorizo Patatas Bravas Salad with Paprika Mayonnaise. The pieces played in this episode are: Bolero, Luis Ravel. Neeme Jarvi, Detroit Symphony Orchestra....

Join William Sitwell as he welcomes Alexander Armstrong into the Classical Kitchen. Alexander is a BAFTA winning comedian and host of ‘Pointless’ on BBC One, but he’s also an accomplished bass-baritone singer who trained at Cambridge University. In this episode, William explores Xander’s culinary roots in 1970’s cookbooks, discovering his voice, and the splendour of Tudor evening-song. Together they prepare a fragrant dish close to Xander’s heart - a Beautifully Simple Gujarati Sweet Potato...

Join William Sitwell once again as he welcomes presenter, author, DJ and multi-instrumentalist Myleene Klass into the Classical Kitchen. Here, Myleene recalls charting the stars to Holt’s Jupiter, playing her grand piano on the shores of a tropical island, and never quite getting the hang of grandma’s recipes. Together they prepare and enjoy this Beautifully Simple recipe: Aberdeen Angus Steak with Walnuts and a Ponzu Sauce. If you’ve been inspired by these conversations and want to get in...

Join William Sitwell as he welcomes Eastender's star and Celebrity MasterChef winner Lisa Faulkner into the Classical Kitchen. In this episode, William uncovers Lisa’s passion for cooking, memories of table top ice-skating and the link between motherhood, a philanthropic sea captain and Handel’s Messiah. And together they prepare a light meal that packs a punch - Beautifully Simple Hainanese Chicken Rice with a honey and lime sauce. The pieces played in this episode are: Ravel, Bolero,...

Join William Sitwell as he welcomes Country File host and Smooth Classics DJ Margherita Taylor into the Classical Kitchen. Margherita and William discuss the hidden power of female composers, gatecrashing Italian weddings, and the classic beauty of cavolo nero cabbage, as they prepare and eat a Beautifully Simple winter warmer – Italian-style Beef & Mushroom Casserole. If you’ve been inspired by these conversations and want to get in touch or simply find out more go to...

Join William Sitwell as he welcomes broadcaster, Sunday Times bestselling author and Classic FM presenter John Suchet into the Classical Kitchen. John and William discuss Beethoven’s dreadful dinner parties, Tchaikovsky’s self-doubt, and John chops a leek for the first time as they prepare and eat their first Beautifully Simple recipe – Cod & Prawns with Fennel & White Wine. If you’ve been inspired by these conversations and want to get in touch or simply find out more go to...

Take one foodie, one classical music lover and one delicious meal. In each episode of Classical Kitchen, William Sitwell is joined in the kitchen by a fascinating guest to celebrate two life-long passions; music and food.