Food Rebels

The Original Food Rebel • BONUS Episode

Craig Sams, the original Food Rebel, has a wealth of tales to share, and so we decided to release a bonus unedited version of the conversation we had with him.
As we reach the 30th anniversary of the FairTrade mark, Craig reflects on the groundbreaking moment when Green & Black's chocolate became the very first to earn this prestigious designation, marking a pivotal milestone in the world of fair and ethical trade.
But it doesn't stop there. Craig's adventures take us across the globe for his ever-evolving business ventures. He delves into the fascinating narrative of Gusto, a drink he crafted back in 1987, which evolved into a thriving business, creating waves in Holland and Amsterdam's coffee shops.
Join our host, AJ Sharp, and guest presenter and former MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker as they listen in awe to Craig's tales of resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to doing things differently.

What's behind those Great Taste stickers?

Christabel joins AJ for the last Guild of Fine Food takeover show to discuss everything Great Taste. They discuss the meticulous judging process, and how Great Taste has become the largest accreditation for taste in the world.
They meet Lucia Larragoiti from La Maritxu, who was totally blown away to be awarded a 3-star for her beautiful light zingy San Sebastien Cheesecake and shares how it has impacted her business.
Tune in to find out about the journey that brands undergo to earn a 1, 2 or the most coveted Great Taste 3-star award.

30 Years of Great Taste

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Great Taste and guest presenter Christabel Cairns from the Guild of Fine Food joins AJ to celebrate this amazing achievement.
Joining the festivities are Jenny Whitham and Margaret Carter from the esteemed Patchwork Foods, seasoned veterans in the world of Great Taste.
Together, these four embark on a reflective journey, exploring the remarkable evolution of Great Taste. From the transformative impact on small artisan businesses to the expanding appreciation among consumers for great-tasing food and drink, they delve into the profound changes this Great Taste has brought about. And that's not all – anticipate a sneak peek into the exciting prospects and future ventures that lie ahead for Great Taste.

Tomorrow’s Tastes

We kick 2024 off by chatting with food industry experts, Christabel Cairns from the Guild of Fine Food and host AJ Sharp, Founder of Sharp. Together, they share their insights and predictions for food trends this year.
 
As the organisers of Great Taste, the biggest global accreditation based purely on taste, the Guild of Fine Food is well placed to see upcoming food trends.
 
The lively discussion is led by AJ Sharp, Founder of Food Communications and Media Agency, Sharp, which supports and works with hundreds of food and drink business owners every year.
 
Is Salted Caramel really dead? Has Kombucha taken over the world? And are we really drinking less alcohol? Find out in this illuminatingly delicious episode.

Best of 2023

As Food Rebels' first year draws to a close, AJ shares some of her favourite moments from our 2023 episodes.
 
From Fairtrade chocolate to smoking salmon, it was hard narrowing down our favourite moments from the year into one 30 minute episode, but we think we just about managed it.
 
Enjoy some of the highlights from our first year. As always you can catch up on all our episodes at foodrebels.co.uk and stay tuned to lots more of exciting episodes in 2024!

Christmas Cheats

Merry Christmas, you festive rebels! This week's episode is all about how to cheat at Christmas. Join AJ, Eloise Huntly, and Georgie Parsons as they share their tips on mastering the art of Christmas shortcuts.
 
From canapés to cocktails, they've got your back on how to make the day a little more stress-free.
 
Tune in for their delicious mince pie verdicts, where they've taste-tested the best from supermarkets, and discover creative ways to reinvent your leftovers on Boxing Day.
 
Enjoy the lead-up to Christmas with Food Rebels as we give you some help on making your Christmas Day a breeze!

Festive Pie Perfection

Guests Chef Calum and Katie Curtis from Dickinson & Morris join AJ in the studio this week to unveil their festive showstopper pork pie!
 
The perfect addition to your festive spread, these Dickinson & Morris pies are stunning with beautiful pastry work encasing a delicious pork filling. The three manage to find time in between sampling the pie to talk about what makes the perfect pork pie and how Dickinson & Morris make their pies so special.
 
If you're a fan of pork pies, this showstopper has to be on your Christmas wishlist!

Cheese, Glorious Cheese

AJ and this week's guest presenter Christabel Cairns from the Guild of Fine Food are joined by two of the judges from the World Cheese Awards; The Cheese Explorer Emma Young and cheese writer and author Patrick McGuigan.
They talk all things cheese, from the Guild of Fine Food's mammoth task of organising the World Cheese Awards featuring thousands of cheeses from all around the world, to why cheese is one of those foods people don't just like, but love!
There was so much to talk about that we had a hard time cramming it into 30 minutes. So listen in because this is a Gouda one!