Episodes
We are joined by a takeaway obsessive to kick off the new season, as Tom and Cimran welcome rapper, actor, podcaster and proper lovely and funny gent Scroobius Pip to evangelise about his small plates movement, If you take nothing else from this episode, please do appreciate his hacks to reduce the cost of your home delivery bill, as well as his all-round enthusiasm for eating on the sofa. Check out his incredible pod Distraction Pieces here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Published 07/12/23
Published 07/12/23
Following a slew of correspondence relating to a question posed in our last episode with Hayley Morris, we decided to round off Season 3 by asking Josh Widdicombe, Lou Sanders, Matt Forde, Rosie Jones, Elis James and Angela Barnes to share their dream combination of items in a packed lunch. From cheese straws and summer rolls to easter eggs and retro fruit drinks, nothing is off limits. Tom and Cim also reward each other with a suprise takeaway treat for all their hard work in recent weeks....
Published 05/03/23
We have a hugely talented comedian for you in our latest episode who has amassed over 7 million followers of her online content. Hayley's Me Vs Brain sketches are very funny and very popular, and the accompanying book is also a Sunday Times bestseller. Hayley ordered a curry from Kricket, which arrived before she got home. Undeterred, we discussed pizza dips, tricks to adopt when over-ordering for oneself in fast food restaurants, and a collective love of the pickle. Thanks for listening....
Published 04/26/23
What an absolute thrill it was for Tom and Cim to spend the afternoon in the company of Michelin-starred chef, Atul Kochhar, at Kanishka, his restaurant in Mayfair. Atul was the perfect host, serving a selection of dishes from his incredible menu (available for takeaway), as he and the chaps discuss the best way to cook onions, his love of fried chicken and his most excellent masala chai hack, among many other things. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed the food. Thanks for listening....
Published 04/21/23
In one of our favourite episodes ever, the supremely funny comedian and podcaster Lou Sanders joins Tom and Cim from her flat in North London with a selection of vegan sushi. From the moment she shares her extraordinary exchange with the delivery driver on the night of her appearance, this is riotous good fun, We go into great detail about Lou's approach to the consumption of a vegan sausage roll, how the speed at which she eats frightens off dates, and discover the massive food item she used...
Published 04/12/23
We loved welcoming Dr Ranjit Singh (aka TV doctor Dr Ranj) to My Favourite Takeaway - not least because Cimran reckons he orders the best selection of Indian dishes we've ever had on the show from Dishoom in Manchester. Among the topics for discussion: fake fire, hospital food, falling asleep with chicken nuggets on one's lap, and the merits of creating your very own version of fusion cuisine by getting deliveries from two different restaurants! Dr Ranj's new book is called How To Be A Boy...
Published 04/05/23
In a first for the podcast, comedian John Robins prepares his own curry to eat while talking takeaways with Tom and Cim. He shares the secrets of his special base gravy, his strategic approach to ordering in Indian restaurants, and also his dream kebab shop experience. John is heading out on tour in September, and you can buy tickets at johnrobins.com Thanks for listening. Please rate, review and subscribe. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram:...
Published 03/29/23
Tom and Cim are in clover this week, as one of their idols, Ken Hom, joins them from his home in Bangkok. Ken nipped out to one of the food stalls outside his apartment before the chat, and settled in with a whisky to discuss his love of modern British cuisine, the joys of fish and chips, the dish he's providing for the King's coronation, and the special treatment he gives his home-delivered pizza. He also asks Cim a question he's been waiting his whole life to hear. What a charming and...
Published 03/22/23
We've had our first takeaway disaster of the series - with Edith's village chippy being shut on the night she joined us, leaving her very hungry. Undeterred, we talked about her love of chips in bread rolls lathered in curry sauce, how she secretes takeaways into hotels and the perfect diet to get you through the days and nights at music festivals. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review and subscribe. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Email: [email protected] Twitter:...
Published 03/15/23
YouTube sensation Daz Black is our latest guest on My Favourite Takeaway. His channel Daz Games has - get this - over 8 million subscribers. Food-lover Daz joined us from his man cave in East Sussex with a foot long sandwich from Subway. We discover the unlikely place he had a pizza delivered to, how he came to be barbecuing needle fish on a desert island in Malaysia, and which food-stuff he'd like to bathe in. Off the back of this, Tom and Cim come up with a money-making ruse for...
Published 03/08/23
Married couple Julianne and Jonathan are not only excellent actors, but also excellent company. She won an Emmy for her extraordinary performance in Mare Of Easttown, while he has recently launched a podcast called Stage Door Jonny in which he speaks to the likes of Damian Lewis, Willem Dafoe, Ethan Hawke and Sarah Jessica Parker about their lives in theatre. They ordered a beautiful box of bites from Little Fish: Sushi In The Sticks, who very kindly opened especially for us on their one day...
Published 03/01/23
Our latest guest is comedian, writer and broadcaster, Matt Forde, who is also something of a takeaway aficionado. Matt ordered a selection of dishes from North London Indian eatery, The Tiffin Tin, which were small but perfectly formed. Among the many topics of conversation are the merits of stone baked pizza delivery and Matt’s excellent strategy of ordering extra sides to limit the likelihood his dining partners will try to steal his food! Thanks for listening. Please rate, review and...
Published 02/22/23
Our first guest on Season 3 of My Favourite Takeaway is chef, restaurateur and broadcaster, Simon Rimmer. Simon joined Tom and Cim from his home in the northwest, and opted for a delicious selection of dishes from the family-run Masala Lounge in Sale. As well as learning why one of these dishes would enrage future guest on the podcast, Atul Kochhar, we also discuss Simon’s unconventional approach to leftover pizza, the cinematic appeal of the American Chinese takeaway box, a bizarre melange...
Published 02/15/23
We're back with more delicious takeaway tales, as another raft of special guests order in their preferred cuisine and tuck into both the food and the conversation. Expect takeout tips, disasters, quirks and guilty pleasures from the likes of Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd, Simon Rimmer, John Robins, Edith Bowman, Matt Forde and husband and wife acting duo Jonathan Cake and Emmy Award winner, Julianne Nicholson.  Thanks for listening. Please rate, review and subscribe so as not to miss an...
Published 02/09/23
S2 EP9: Matthew Crosby This week we are joined by the brilliant comedian - Matthew Crosby. He invited us into his home to enjoy some fish and chips from his favourite place in South East London. Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show:Email: [email protected]: @FavtakeawaypodInstagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcastA 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ...
Published 07/21/22
S2 EP8: Tom Gray This week we are joined by the brilliant actor, comedian, and writer - Tom Gray. Tom joined us for some sushi takeaway and shared some incredible McDonalds ordering hacks. Enjoy! Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ...
Published 06/29/22
S2 EP7: Crystelle Pereira This week we are joined by the brilliant cook and baker, Crystelle Pereira. Crystelle first came to our attention as a finalist in 2021 Bake-off. And we talked (eventually) about her favourite Japanese food amongst other takeaway related goodness... Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast A...
Published 06/22/22
S2 EP6: Sam Thompson + Zara McDermott This week we are joined by the brilliant Sam Thompson + Zara McDermott. Real life couple Sam and Zara first found fame on 'Made In Chelsea' and 'Love Island' and kindly invited us into their home to share a Chinese takeaway, and most impressively an incredible spice drawer and condiment collection. Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: ...
Published 06/16/22
S2 EP5: Angela Barnes This week we are joined by the brilliant comedian - Angela Barnes. Who joined us for some Thai food and to discuss all things takeaway related at Tom's house. Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: ...
Published 06/08/22
S2 EP4: Elizabeth Day This week we are joined by the brilliant novelist and broadcaster, Elizabeth Day. Her fantastic podcast 'How to Fail' is available wherever you get your podcasts and the paperback of her novel 'Magpie' is out now. Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales,...
Published 06/01/22
S2 EP3: Suzi Ruffell This week we are joined by the brilliant comedian, writer and actress - Suzi Ruffell. Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: [email protected]
Published 05/25/22
S2 EP2: Alex Brooker This week we are joined by the brilliant journalist, comedian, and presenter - Alex Brooker. Alex kindly invited us into his home to share his favourite takeaway food from Nando's. Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production  Sales, advertising, and general...
Published 05/18/22
S2 EP1: Elis James and Isy Suttie We're back with a brand new series! And kicking things off this week we are joined by the brilliant comedians, authors, presenters, and real life couple - Elis James and Isy Suttie. They kindly invited us into their home to share their favourite takeaway food from Edo in Crystal Palace. Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: ...
Published 05/11/22
S1 EP14: Festive Food Special For the final episode of the series we've ordered, eaten and discussed the festive food offerings from three of the nations most popular takeaway choices - McDonalds, KFC, and Dominos. We'll see you again soon in 2022 for series 2! Thanks for listening. Please rate and review. Cheers, Tom and Cimran. Get in touch with the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Favtakeawaypod Instagram: myfavouritetakeawaypodcast A 'Keep It Light...
Published 12/31/21