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Seasoned

Tommy Banks

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 22

The Black Swan isn't like any other restaurant. Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks uses Seasonal ingredients, sourced from his very own family farm, to create the award winning dishes which live long in the memory.Tommy has never revealed the secrets behind his delicious creations, but now - with the help of celebrity guests - he's opening the doors to show exactly how his Seasonal menu is made. In each episode he welcomes a special guest to give him a hand on the farm or in the kitchen, we profile some Seasonal produce, give listeners tips on what they can cook and prepare at home, and we have a delicious discussion with our guests about their love of all things food.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
01/09/2026
#68
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
31/08/2026
#76
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
30/08/2026
#43
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
29/08/2026
#29
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
28/08/2026
#34
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
26/08/2026
#80
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
25/08/2026
#47
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
05/07/2026
#83
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
25/04/2026
#82
🇬🇧 Great Britain - food
24/04/2026
#51

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Episode 20: The End of Summer

Season 2 · Episode 20

Thursday, August 24, 2023 • Duration 29:32

After nine weeks of changeable weather, summer dishes and a few surprises, Tommy reflects on some of his podcast highlights.

From trips to the Courtyard Dairy and Cooper King Distillery, to making pizza's with chef Dickie and profiling fabulous British strawberries, this season has been packed with everything you might expect.

We hear some clips from some of Tommy's favourite episodes.

And - it's the moment many of the you have been waiting for - as we announce the winner of our end-of-season giveaway - as TWO Well Seasoned members get their hands on some incredible prizes.

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Episode 19: Apples

Season 2 · Episode 19

Thursday, August 17, 2023 • Duration 32:38

In Oldstead the team are always ready for surprises. The weather can throw any plan out of the window, so they have to be ready to adapt to whatever is in season. And this week - they're forced to adjust as Dickie discovers that their first apple crop of the year is ready to harvest.

Tommy gives listeners some helpful hints on which apples to use for which recipes, and gives Well Seasoned listeners a delicious Tarte-Tatin recipe too.

Also in the garden, Dickie gives listeners the low-down on Tayberries and there's a bumper crop of Japanese Wineberries too. The pair also go into detail plotting the schedule for the visit of their special competition winner who is set to be announced next week. And - after just seven weeks of ageing - the first Oldstead charcuterie is ready for tasting - but will it be up to scratch?

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Episode 10: Kenny Atkinson & A Radish

Season 1 · Episode 10

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 • Duration 32:56

In the final episode of this season Tommy pays a visit to fellow chef Kenny Atkinson.

Kenny has TWO Michelin starred restaurants, located on the same street in Newcastle. And he embraces big flavours and seasonal ingredients in his menu. So Tommy is here to learn what influences his dishes. He gets a tour of Kenny's newest restaurant, 'Solstice'. And he has a go at creating Kenny's most eye-catching dish, with a take on the Radish.

Elsewhere, Tommy and Kenny discuss chicken crisps, a VERY expensive first meeting, and of course, Kenny's own Seasonal favourites.

Also in this episode - Tommy shares some details about a brand new venture - a food festival that he's hosting at Lords Cricket Ground.

This series is sponsored by True Foods - www.truefoodsltd.com - who make delicious stocks and sauces used in Michelin starred kitchens up and down the country. Listeners to Seasoned can get 10% off their first order by using the code 'Seasoned' on checkout.

For more information on the Black Swan, and to see images from the podcast visit www.tommybanks.co.uk

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Episode 9: Andi Oliver & Black Apples

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 • Duration 44:24

When it comes to taste, there's one flavour which Tommy puts above all else - Umami! And there's lots of places to find it. In this episode Tommy reveals the secret to creating delicious blackened food which provides a real flavour hit. From garlic to apple and even beetroot - he's got jars of blackened produce ready to work into the menu.

His guest this week is the host of Great British Menu and a friend of Tommy's - Andi Oliver. But it's the first time she's been up to try Tommy's food in his own restaurant. And she'll be made to work for her supper, preparing some apples and taking a look around the restaurants Palace of Preserves.

After tasting some ingredients Tommy and Andi sit down to talk about her up-coming cook-book, how she got the job to host Great British Menu, and her own food heritage, as well as finding out Andi's favourite seasonal ingredients.

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Episode 8: Clara Amfo & Cruffins

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 • Duration 39:08

As the weather continues to improve, Tommy and his team are daring to look forward to their Spring produce. Farm chef Dickie is busy tending to the crop of tomatoes, while there's almost 8,000 onions being planted too.

Over in York - Tommy is welcoming Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo to his restaurant, Roots. She's there to give a helping hand making their new seasonal 'Cruffins' which are due to go onto the menu. After some hard graft, the dough is ready, and Tommy sits down with Clara to chat about her Ghanaian influences, her appearance on Masterchef, and - of course - her favourite seasonal ingredients.

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Episode 7: Mel Giedroyc & Cocktails

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 • Duration 37:52

At the Black Swan it's not all about the food. To compliment every course and tantalise the taste-buds even more, there's an extensive selection of drinks on offer. And this week it's time to give the pre-dinner arrival drinks menu a freshen up.

Tommy is delighted to welcome Mel Giedroyc up to Yorkshire, and alongside his restaurant manager and booze expert Seamus, they go foraging in their Palace of Preserves, to find some aged spirits from which to build a brand new drink. And Mel has even brought her own ideas, and one or two foggy memories, to give them inspiration.

Back at the farm the trio settle in to mix some cocktails, get a masterclass on some of the more unusual ingredients, and have a proper chat about Great British Bake Off, Mel's food roots, and her upcoming projects.

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Episode 6: Dave Myers & The Byland Burger

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 • Duration 44:01

It's been a busy week for the team at The Black Swan!

On Monday - Tommy took his head chefs Callum and Will down to Silverstone Racing Circuit, to watch the announcement of the latest Michelin Guide - and they were thrilled to retain a coveted Michelin star for BOTH of Tommy's restaurants.

But, there's soon to be a THIRD venue in the family, and Tommy gives listeners more details about his new gastro-pub. With the opening less than two months away, he's busy compiling the menu along with head chef Charlie. And after months of refinement they've got a burger which they think could be the best ever.

Visiting Oldstead to give it a try is a foodie legend - Dave Myers from the Hairy Bikers. He pays close attention as Charlie walks through the 19 elements of his burger, and puts it all together. But what will the verdict be?

Tommy then sits down with Dave to discuss recipe books, Dave's recent ill-health, seasonal ingredients and MUCH more.

The series sponsor is True Foods - www.truefoodsltd.com - who make delicious stocks and sauces which are used in Michelin starred kitchens up and down the land. And this week - they announced a deal for their products to be sold in Waitrose! Listeners to Seasoned can get 10% off their first order by using the code 'Seasoned' on checkout.

This weeks producer profile is actually the story of Banks Brothers - the canned-wine company which Tommy launched with his brother during the Covid lockdown. Hear how the initiative started, and helped to support the wine-making infrastructure in South Africa, and how canned wine is MUCH better for the environment.

For more information on The Black Swan, and to see images of the burger in this episode, visit www.tommybanks.co.uk

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BONUS - Michelin Monday

Monday, March 27, 2023 • Duration 19:26

It's a big day. Once a year, the Michelin Guide announces which restaurants are to be given a coveted Michelin star... and with just hours until the event, Tommy and his head chefs Callum and Will look ahead to what might be in store, and reveal one or two insights of what the Michelin inspectors might be looking for.

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Episode 5: Matt Adlard & Wild Garlic

Episode 5

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 • Duration 44:08

It's another busy week on the farm. After a surprising cold-snap it's all eyes on Spring. But there's one thing on Tommy's mind which he can't shake off - the up-coming release of The Michelin Guide. His two restaurants each have a Michelin star, but that could all change in the coming days, so Tommy sits down with his head chefs to discuss what the impact might be.

Away from the guide, pastry chef Matt Adlard is in Yorkshire, and has offered to lend a hand foraging some delicious wild garlic. The leaves might not be easy to spot, but after a morning searching the lanes which surround the swan, Matt hands over his haul for head chef Callum to transform into a delicious green soup, while Tommy and Matt discuss imposter syndrome, recipe books, and their shared love of asparagus.

And if that wasn't enough, Tommy also has some news for his farm chef Dickie - as it's announced that they're opening another new venue in just a few weeks time!

The series sponsor is True Foods - www.truefoodsltd.com - who make delicious stocks and sauces which are used in Michelin starred kitchens up and down the country. Listeners to Seasoned can get 10% off their first order by using the code 'Seasoned' on checkout.

This weeks producer profile is actually two resources for people who want to find ethically and responsibly farmed meat, and learn more about their meat production. The Ethical Butcher - www.ethicalbutcher.co.uk - has lots of material AND an online shop which Tommy recommends you try out. Whilst R&J Butchers - www.randjyorkshiresfinest.co.uk supply The Black Swan with all the meat they can't produce on the farm.

For more information on The Black Swan, and to see images from the podcast visit www.tommybanks.co.uk

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Episode 4: Jimi Famurewa & Rhubarb

Episode 4

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 • Duration 45:08

Making a podcast all about seasonal ingredient means celebrating them when they're at their finest. And so this week it's all about rhubarb!

Tommy and his farm chef Dickie take a trip to Leeds to meet their rhubarb supplier - Robert Tomlinson. And they get a special behind-the-scenes view of how their rhubarb if farmed and picked BY HAND before supplied to kitchens around the world.

Back at the farm Dickie has some plans to turn the rhubarb into a drink. And he sets to work concocting a new recipe.

Special guest Jimi Famurewa is also at the farm. He's keen to see what field to fork really means. And he's put to work feeding the farms herd of Dexter cattle, before being treated to a delicious home-made pannacotta flavoured with the cows own straw!

The Series Sponsor is True Foods - www.truefoodsltd.com - who make delicious stocks and sauces which are used in Michelin starred kitchens up and down the country. Listeners can get a 10% discount by using the code 'Seasoned' on check out.

This week's producer profile is less of a producer, and more of a resource : www.GetRawMilk.com is a website which helps you find your nearest supplier of raw milk - which I think is the tastiest way to get your milk.

For more information on The Black Swan, and to see images from the podcast, including all the dishes from the series, visit www.tommybanks.co.uk

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