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The Kitchen Cabinet

BBC Radio 4

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits that might change the way we think about food, cooking and eating. An expert panel answers audience questions.

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Peckham

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • Duration 27:49

Jay Rayner and the panel are at Theatre Peckham in South London discussing melons, Nigerian barbecues and one-pan veggie meals.

Joining Jay to answer an array of kitchen questions are are chefs, cooks and food writers, Melissa Thompson, Shelina Permalloo, Lerato and Jeremy Pang.

Situated a stone's throw from Peckham's Melon Road, the panel discuss the wonders of Chinese savoury melons and their top melon-based dishes. While Melissa teaches the do's and don'ts of dry rub seasonings, the panel share their most exciting recipes involving potatoes and disclose what they would deem their own 'happy meal'.

Later on, Jay chats to local restaurateur and chef, Kolawole Ajayi, of Suyaar restaurant on Rye Lane, to discuss the traditional methods of making and preparing Nigerian suya beef.

Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Assistant Producer: William Norton

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

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Swindon

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 27:56

Jay Rayner is joined by chefs, cooks and food writers, Tim Hayward, Lerato, Melissa Thompson and Angela Gray at the Swindon Arts Centre to talk roast pork, tuna and the items they would add to a railway buffet.

With Swindon’s pig‑hill roots in mind, the panellists explore what makes the perfect roast pork, from choosing the right cut to methods of achieving proper crackling.

They also discuss how cheesy a cheesecake should really be, whether steaks should be thick or thin, and relive some discomfort as they describe the foods that they feel should never be eaten cold.

And, as World Tuna Day approaches, opinions are divided on canned tuna, with the panel debating oil versus brine and offering ideas to take this ingredient far beyond the realms of tuna mayo and pasta bakes.

Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: William Norton

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Felixstowe

Saturday, May 9, 2026 • Duration 27:53

Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe discussing brown shrimp, asparagus and food myths that need debunking.

Joining Jay to answer these kitchen questions are chefs, cooks and food writers Maria Bradford, Sophie Wright, Rob Owen Brown and food historian Dr Annie Gray.

With Felixstowe’s status as the UK’s largest container port in mind, the panellists share the global ingredients they’ve discovered abroad that they now can’t live without. They also tackle practical ideas for wind‑proof seaside picnics and suggest inventive new flavours for flapjacks.

Later in the show, seafood expert Mike Warner joins Jay to explore the rich history and flavour of Suffolk’s brown shrimp, with the panel offering ideas for how best to cook and serve them beyond the classic brown bread and butter.

The panellists also turn their attention to asparagus, with simple sauces and techniques to make the most of this short-lived British favourite.

Along the way, they debunk common kitchen myths, from oil in pasta water, to vinegar in poached eggs, and finish by planning the ultimate Austrian-themed feast to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest.

Producer: Matt Smith Assistant Producer: William Norton

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Postbag

Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Duration 27:50

Jay Rayner is joined by Jeremy Pang, Sophie Wright, Melek Erdal and Jocky Petrie in the studio for a postbag special, tackling listeners’ questions on everything from leftover chocolate bars to kitchen design.

They kick things off with a classic dilemma - what to do with a surplus of mini Bounty bars. Creative ideas range from indulgent milkshakes and ice cream, to coconut‑infused vodka and homemade fudge.

They also dive into more savoury territory, sharing tips on cooking herring roes and turning tins of sardines in tomato sauce into everything from bolognese to Southeast Asian‑inspired dishes.

A listener’s concerns about Jerusalem artichokes spark a lively discussion about foods that come with side effects, before the panellists discuss what kitchen essentials are truly non‑negotiable.

Elsewhere, there’s advice on rescuing overcooked vegetables (including bubble and squeak, pakoras and biryani) and a final look at the clothes and comforts that make cooking at home just that bit easier.

Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: William Norton

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