Borough Talks

Nick Willoughby, founder of The Black Pig, joins Giulia Crouch to taste his stall’s legendary pork and parmesan sandwich and chat about his journey as a food entrepreneur, the theatre of street food, and the essential elements of a perfect sandwich.

Marianna Kolokotroni, Greek food specialist and founder of Oliveology, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some Spartan olive oil and chat about the benefits of a Mediterranean lifestyle, the memories triggered by grape molasses, and why her olives are so different to the supermarket version.

Chef, content creator and “food waste disruptor” Martyn Odell joins Giulia Crouch to chat about his simple, achievable approaches to avoiding waste, the joys of shopping in a food market, and the unforgettable experience of watching Borough’s skilled producers at work. Watch Borough Market's YouTube series with Martyn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmD2hJ5b48Y&list=PLRri2Pql7e4Q

Samantha Lim, co-owner of Elliot’s, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the restaurant’s legendary Isle of Mull cheese puffs and chat about the appeal of simple, seasonal cooking, the evolution of low-intervention wines, and her love-hate relationship with the concept of ‘small plates’.

Bill Oglethorpe, founder of Kappacasein, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of his Bermondsey-made Alpine cheeses and chat about becoming a “qualified peasant” in Switzerland, why the cheesemaker’s craft is about guiding rather than mastering, and how he invented a toastie so good it made Phil Rosenthal propose to him.

Monika Linton, founder of the highly influential Brindisa shop and restaurant, joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of Iberian products and tapas dishes and discuss her passion for Spanish cuisine, the gradual evolution of the British palate, and the joy found in unheralded foods like pulses and vinegars.

Thea Wunderer, founder of Alpine Deli, imports products from South Tyrol, a mountainous province in the far north of Italy. She joins Giulia Crouch to taste a selection of cured meats and discuss the unique food culture of her home region, her enduring love of market trading, and her advice for anyone starting a specialist food business.

Neal’s Yard Dairy’s director Bronwen Percival and young cheesemonger Cián Ó Cinnéide join Giulia Crouch to discuss the magic of a slow make, the art of the monger, and the existential threat faced by traditional regional cheeses.

Elliot Hashtroudi, head chef at Camille, joins Giulia Crouch to share a plate of chicken hearts and chat about his love of French regional cuisine, how the shifting seasons inspire creativity in the kitchen, and the beauty he finds in underappreciated British ingredients.

Claudia Boyer, co-founder of Jenki, joins Giulia Crouch to taste some of the matcha bar’s signature drinks and chat about the heritage and craft of Japanese matcha production, the factors that determine its quality, and how its slow release of caffeine is meeting a cultural moment.