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The Nightcap

Hosted by Shakespeare Creative · arts · EN

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About this Podcast:

Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

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Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

36%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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Questions about The Nightcap

What is The Nightcap about?

Have a drink with the world's best Chefs. Hosted by Simon Alexander (award winning podcaster and producer) and Paul Foster (Michelin Starred Chef). Candid conversations about life and food.

Who hosts The Nightcap?

The Nightcap is hosted by Shakespeare Creative. The show has published 242 episodes to date.

What has The Nightcap covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Weight loss jab’s effect on the industry & the rise of micro restaurants" (29 October 2026, 52 minutes), "Wagamamas walk-in policy & 100,000 job opportunities for young people" (22 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "Sunday dinner at Paul’s & a Hidden Food Tour in Nottingham" (15 October 2026, 37 minutes).

How often does The Nightcap publish?

The Nightcap publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 242 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Nightcap?

Booking probability for The Nightcap is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Nightcap requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Nightcap's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Nightcap?

The strongest fits for The Nightcap are Restaurants. The Nightcap has an arts audience.

About the host

Shakespeare Creative hosts The Nightcap, an arts podcast with 242 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Weight loss jab’s effect on the industry & the rise of micro restaurants

    Oct 29, 202652 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Weight loss jab’s effect on the industry, rise of micro restaurants, burgers, £20 M&S meal and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad...

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    Wagamamas walk-in policy & 100,000 job opportunities for young people

    Oct 22, 202649 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Wagamamas walk-in policy, 100,000 job opportunities for young people, protein boom, Laura Kimber’s new restaurant - The Lloyd, The Royal Academy...

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    Sunday dinner at Paul’s & a Hidden Food Tour in Nottingham

    Oct 15, 202637 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Sunday dinner at Paul’s, Hidden Food Tour in Nottingham, Paris fire tragedy, No 1 in the Philippines, Brick’s, turning veg, following recipes and...

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    The British Podcast Awards 2026 + lunch at Mount St Restaurant, The Audley Pub

    Oct 8, 202644 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The British Podcast Awards 2026, The Audley Pub - Mount St Restaurant, pasta machines, college curriculum, Lita in Marylebone, National Chef of...

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    20 courses, 18 michelin stars... 1 charity dinner

    Oct 1, 202643 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: 20 courses and 18 michelin stars at a charity dinner, Hide restaurant, The Ivy, cars, designer labels and chewing the industry fat. Learn more...

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    Marco Pierre White’s “dinner party” comments

    Sep 24, 202646 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Marco Pierre White’s “dinner party” comments, Quince update, medlars, mid-week dinners, food content creators and chewing the industry fat. Learn...

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    New York’s viral $60 dollar rye bread, Moor Hall & Grace Dent’s “restaurant hills she will die on.”

    Sep 17, 202649 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Breakfast at Moor Hall, Grace Dent’s “restaurant hills she will die on”, Paul’s insane night at Anfield, New York’s viral $60 dollar rye bread...

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    Impatient customers & kitchen gossip

    Sep 10, 202632 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Impatient customers, kitchen gossip, Si’s trip to Newport and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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    Cooking a £20 Lidl meal, James Martin & Big Feastival

    Sep 3, 202643 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Cooking a £20 Lidl meal, The Audley Pub, James Martin, Big Feastival, Sharp’s Brewery, Opheem and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your...

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    Quiz time! Biggest Wine & Whisky producers in the world

    Aug 27, 202622 min

    This week, Paul’s on holiday - so it’s quiz time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Paul’s trip to Paris & "Summer jobs" are back!

    Aug 20, 202643 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s trip to Paris. Plus, Si’s brother-in-law's wedding, pastry, Tom Brown & Brad Carter relocating, summer jobs being back and chewing the...

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    Impact of the UK drought on agriculture & Top 5 countries with Michelin Stars

    Aug 13, 202652 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Impact of the UK drought on agriculture. Plus, food waste management at home, kitchen hygiene essentials, expiration dates, pasta alla vodka, Top...

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    Oudh 1722, UK fruit problems & Top 5 most satisfying words in cooking

    Aug 6, 202639 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Aktar Islam’s Oudh 1722, UK fruit problems, Si’s mulberries, Paul’s Birthday, Top 5 most satisfying words in cooking, youtube algorithm’s&nbsp...

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    Wingfest 2026, family life in hospitality & red vs white onions

    Jul 30, 202631 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Wingfest 2026, family life in hospitality, comedians, red vs white onions and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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    The Final Season of The Bear & our British Podcast Awards Nomination

    Jul 23, 202640 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: The Final Season of The Bear, British Podcast Awards Nomination, Balthazar, soy sauce, The Devonshire (again), emergency dishes and chewing the...

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    An 1894 menu, summer salads & peers approval vs being loved by the masses

    Jul 16, 202635 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: An 1894 menu, weather woes, peaches, peers approval vs being loved by the masses, summer salads  and chewing the industry fat. Learn more...

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    Panzanella, Books for Cooks & spicy nuts

    Jul 9, 202624 min

    The boys record during a World Cup sleepover for England vs Mexico. Plus - Panzanella, tiramisu, Eel Sushi in Notting Hill, Books for Cooks, steak stealers, spicy nuts and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your...

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    Tucci in Italy, Italy’s Blue Zones & Water Mills

    Jul 2, 202632 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Tucci in Italy, Italy’s Blue Zones, sports days, water mills, more cold brew chat and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices...

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    Wylie Dufresne, Coqodaq & NYC

    Jun 25, 202645 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Paul’s back from New York City so we discuss… Wylie Dufresne, cinnamon buns, cheesecake, Coqodaq, cold brew, basketball, pizza, The World Cup and...

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    Paul's in NYC

    Jun 18, 202617 min

    Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee... but this week, Paul is in New York City. The boys briefly catch up on food, the World Cup, the Knicks and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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