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.