• #12 - A life in food, listener questions and ridiculing producer Adam even more than usual
    Sep 24 2024

    #12 - A life in food, listener questions and ridiculing producer Adam even more than usual


    Hello and welcome to season one's final episode!


    If you've made it all the way from episode one to here, thank you so much for joining us on our adventure!


    In this final episode of the season, your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding interview each other, recap their lives in food, answer some rather questionable listener questions and of course, make some lighthearted jokes at producer Adam's expense.


    If you want to hear all about the different journeys Tom and Lee have taken during their careers in food and hospitality, what their favourite chocolate bar is and the exciting plans for season two, tune in and grab some snacks because this one is a good'en!


    Find the Rustic Kitchen and Deli here:

    https://www.instagram.com/rustickitchenco/


    https://rustickitchendeli.com


    As ever, thank you ever so much for watching and we can't wait to see you next year!


    Tom and Lee.

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • #11 - Chasing the dream from chef to restauranteur with Deli 58
    Sep 16 2024

    This week, we’re talking all things business and food with the wonderful duo from Deli 58, Sam and Chris Palmer!


    Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they speak with the owners of Deli 58, Sam and Chris.


    Their journey in food has been an interesting and inspiring one, full of learning and growth, their passion for food and hospitality is incredible!


    Award nominees for The Great Food Club's cafe finalists, the food and service at Deli 58 is definitely worth a try.


    Hear about their journey into food and how they've established their business into a force to be reckoned with in this week's episode of What's The Story, Hash Brown Glory!


    Find the guys at Deli 58 here:

    https://www.instagram.com/thedeliat58/?hl=en


    Find Rustic Kitchen & Deli here:

    https://www.instagram.com/rustickitchenco/?hl=en

    https://rustickitchendeli.com


    If you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave it a 5* review!


    Thanks for listening,

    Tom and Lee.

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    56 mins
  • #10 - Naughty cakes, gluten free baking and more with Laura from Caked UK
    Sep 10 2024

    Can you believe we've hit 10 episodes now?!


    Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding of The Rustic Kitchen & Deli as they're joined by Laura from Caked UK.


    Laura is an expert gluten free baker with countless stories to tell, from creating phallic shaped cakes to creations of outstanding beauty, she's an expert within her field!


    From creating vagina cakes using dolls to full on masterpieces, Laura has created some mind blowing great cakes! Her humour is infectious and her stories are fascinating so make sure you tune in!


    Our famous pop quiz also makes a return, with only two episodes to go who'll take the crown, Tom or Lee?!


    Oh and remember to draw your best version of what you think Producer Adam looks like to win something extra special from RKD!


    Find Caked here:

    https://www.instagram.com/caked.uk/


    Find RKD here:

    https://rustickitchendeli.com


    If you've enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe to the show and leave us a nice little review!

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • #9 - Cricket Star Harry Gurney turned restauranteur talks pubs, business and Stuart Broad
    Sep 2 2024

    Owner of The Griffin and The Tap and Run, Harry Gurney joins your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding in this cricket fuelled episode of What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory.


    Hear about Harry's cricket career, his journey into the world of food and hospitality and the countless stories in-between!


    Find out what it takes for a sports professional to turn their hand to owning and operating a hospitality business, the importance of consistency and the impact that resilience has on everything and everyone around you.


    This week's quiz keeps Tom & Lee on their toes, we're nearly at the end of season one now, who do you thinks going to take the number one spot?


    The Griffin:

    https://www.instagram.com/griffinswithland/


    The Tap and Run:

    https://www.instagram.com/tapandruncw/


    Harry Gurney:

    https://www.instagram.com/harrygurney/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-gurney-93a66530/


    The Rustic Kitchen & Deli:

    https://rustickitchendeli.com If you've enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe and get involved in the comments section! Thanks for being here!

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    56 mins
  • #8 - The Italian Tom Cruise talks mixology & cocktails
    Aug 26 2024

    What exactly goes into making a great cocktail? Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they're joined by Thomas Colombo, owner of Mambo Mobile Bars. An expert mixologist and all round cocktail fanatic, his energy and humour is certainly infections! Tune in to this excellent conversation where we discuss everything from pizzas and pasta to busking on the streets of Italy. Available for all your party needs, events and private functions, Mambo Mobile Bars are always ready to take the excitement up a notch!


    Find Mambo here:

    https://mambomobilebars.co.uk/servicesmobilebarsforhire/#service3

    https://www.instagram.com/mambomobilebars/


    Find RKD here:

    https://rustickitchendeli.com

    https://www.instagram.com/rustickitchenco/ As ever, thank you so much for listening!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #7 - World champion Round Corner Brewery founder Combie Cryan talks beer, business and history
    Aug 19 2024

    It's not every day you get a brewing legend on your podcast, ladies and gentlemen, meet Combie Cryan of the Round Corner Brewery! Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they talk beer, brewing, IPAs, lagers, drinking habits, history and more with the beer man himself, Combie. This episode is just packed with all sorts of wisdom and information, Combie is a fountain of all things knowledge, especially where brewing and alcohol is concerned. If you've ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes of a brewery, how they develop their beers or which country drinks the most...this episode is certainly for you. Oh, and the pop quiz makes yet another appearance so make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode!


    Find Combie here:

    https://www.instagram.com/roundcornerbrewing/

    https://roundcornerbrewing.com/pages/ranges If you've enjoyed the show, subscribe and get involved!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • #6 - Where chefs eat with top East Midlands Foodie Mag Editor Matt Wright
    Aug 12 2024

    Ever wondered where chefs go to eat, or where the best eateries in the East Midlands are? Well, wonder no more as your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding are joined by Matt Wright, the creator and editor of The Great Food Club Magazine! Hear about what goes into the mag, how Matt finds the best places to eat, the need for a good pie company and more in this hilarious and informative episode of What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory. From pubs to cafes, Tom, Lee and Matt discuss the hidden gems of the East Midlands food scene. It's a jam packed episode full of behind the scenes talk, good food and of course our famous pop quiz! If you're enjoying the show so far, please make sure to subscribe and get involved!

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #5 - A street food and smash burger expert inspired by In and Out Burger
    Aug 5 2024

    How many burgers are eaten collectively per year?


    Burgers are just amazing aren't they? They just make everything better. Join Tom & Lee as they speak with Matt of The Secret Burger Club, a true burger mastermind taking over the food industry one patty at a time. Discover the salivating secrets behind what goes into making the ultimate smash burger, from the toppings to the sauce, hear about it all in episode five of What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory... You'll also hear the next instalment of The Rustic Kitchen & Deli's journey from finding the perfect premises to creating world class food for its customers, you'll hear exactly what it takes to run a hospitality business. If you're enjoying the podcast, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Thank you!

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    1 hr and 23 mins