Interviews
Whether it’s spending 5 precious minutes reading our Q&As with famous chefs to discover their food loves and hates or pouring over in-depth chat with the owner of a gin brand, our Interviews section makes for a great afternoon read.
“I’ve always been a performer and people-pleaser”: Matty Matheson on soup, motorcycles and The Bear
Matty Matheson shares his greatest sandwich of all time, the slightly scary hobby he loves and why he's a "disgruntled beverage drinker"...
“I’m definitely a bit of an attention seeker”: Potato queen Poppy O’Toole opens up
Poppy O'Toole talks chips versus roasties, the kitchen gadgets she can't live without and standing up to social media trolls.
“I spend quite a lot on pasta”: How Italian chef Danilo Cortellini really eats
Italian chef Danilo Cortellini shares the secret to making viral food videos – and the only high street chain he'll buy a sandwich from.
How kitchen porter Zakaria Ouattara really eats
KP Zakaria shares the wildest incident he's dealt with at work, his opinion of restaurant staff meals and an underrated ingredient.
What concert pianist Alexandra Dariescu really eats
We quiz classical pianist Alexandra Dariescu about her eating habits, from her favourite energy-boosting snack to post-concert food.
Gennaro Contaldo on ragù secrets and Amalfi coast magic
Gennaro tells us about his aunt’s unbeatable ragù, first impressions of British food and his special ritual when returning home to Italy.
Sofa cake and creative leftovers with cook and baker Manon Lagrève
Manon Lagrève tells us about her secret ingredient for zhuzhing up a speedy dinner and the best thing she ate last week.
Illustrator Clare Youngs on art, appetite and food in children’s books
We chat to illustrator Clare Youngs about her favourite food memories, including an epic fish pie and a meal she wishes she could forget...
Ruth Reichl on the joys of Paris and reality of being a restaurant critic
The legendary food writer and author Ruth Reichl talks about her love of getting lost – and the reality of being a restaurant critic.
Cactus pizza and aeroplane carrot sticks: how a sound engineer eats on tour
Joe Connor shares a memorable food experience from his touring travels, the best after-show snacks and what he listens to in the kitchen.
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