Food Rebels
Hosted by AJ Sharp, Food Rebels is a captivating food and drink show. Focusing on the dynamic world of food founders, challenger brands and new products. We meet the most exciting people in the food industry today and taste the newest products. Each 30min show offers a peek behind the curtain, on-air tastings, and food and drink-based entertainment for our listeners around the UK and further afield.
Episodes
In this moving episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp speaks with Julie Friend, a MasterChef winner and food writer, about her personal journey with cancer. for a deeply personal conversation. Julie opens up about her experience with cancer: the shock of the diagnosis, the emotional rollercoaster, and the devastating impact it had on her sense of taste and joy around food. But this isn’t just a story about illness—it’s about survival, s...
🔥 In this sizzling episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp meets Dan Shearman: eco-chef, food truck renegade, and the bold founder of the UK’s original hot honey brand, WilderBee.
What started as a spicy side hustle has become a million-pound business, blazing a trail through kitchens, burger joints, and cocktail bars across the UK. Dan shares the wild ride — from discovering hot honey in a New York pizzeria to infusing his own blend wit...
This week on Food Rebels, AJ Sharp is joined by Imogen Royall from Northern Pasta Co. – the pasta pioneers turning your average dinner into a delicious act of rebellion.
From living on a Croatian island to stamping 60,000 bags of pasta by hand, Imogen and her husband are showing us how food can be fun, sustainable, and full of heart. British grains, zero plastic, and pasta that actually hugs your sauce? YES, please!
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This week on Food Rebels, AJ is joined by the brilliant Gok Wan for a heartfelt, honest, and often hilarious conversation about his lifelong love of food.
From growing up in his family’s restaurant to the joy he finds in cooking for others, Gok shares how food has shaped his life—touching on everything from passion and creativity to personal challenges.
He opens up about food as his everyday language, the emotional connection behin...
This week on Food Rebels, AJ sits down with Richard Parson, MD of the legendary Fudge Kitchen 🍬
From old-school fudge-making to bold flavour innovation, Richard shares the secrets behind 43 years of sweet success — including their shift to employee ownership, commitment to ethical sourcing, and why staying rebellious is key to staying relevant.
Join AJ Sharp, as she sits down with Ella Mckay, the brilliant mind behind Fatso 🍫 Ella shares how she’s making dark chocolate fun, indulgent, and unapologetically bold, while staying committed to ethical sourcing, clean ingredients, and innovative flavours. Plus, she opens up about the juggle of entrepreneurship and motherhood.
This week, AJ Sharp is joined by Laurie Fermor of Freddie’s Farm to leap into the world of ultra-processed foods. The pair discuss the dangers of hyper-palatable snacks and the power of marketing. We also get an incredible insight from Laurie into what sets Freddie’s Farm’s products apart, while sharing tips for healthier snacking and practical advice for parents navigating food labels.
💕 Love is timeless… and so is this episode! 💕 We’re bringing back our Valentine’s Special because it’s just too good not to revisit! Whether you missed it the first time or just want to bask in the romance (or chaos) again, tune in as AJ Sharp and Show Producer Georgie Parsons dive into a feast of delicious delicacies.
Can Georgie convince AJ that Valentine’s Day is actually worth celebrating after all? Maybe… if the flavour is r...
This week, AJ Sharp is reunited with Eve Tudor, and Suzy Pelta as they take a deep dive into the world of food judging. We also hear more about the complexities of consumer awareness in food choices, the balance between convenience and quality in cooking, and the group's predictions for the top food trends of 2025.
This week on Food Rebels, AJ is joined by Jay Rayner - the legendary restaurant critic, to chat about his latest book, Nights Out At Home.
Jay explains the inspiration for his 14th published work and muses as to why it's so far his best-selling work.
A captivating blend of recipes and personal stories from many years as the Observer's restaurant critic, had been the inspiration behind his side quest to recreate some of his favour...
This week on Food Rebels, we’re thrilled to welcome culinary legend Heston Blumenthal. Join AJ Sharp in this special feature length episode as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Heston about his incredible 30-year journey at The Fat Duck, how he redefined fine dining and his personal philosophy of 'Question Everything'. From pioneering the role of science in cooking to exploring the fascinating links between food, wellne...
This week we’re sharing some of our favourite moments with drinks brands who are doing things a little differently. It’s a great one for some inspiration this January. Listen to the full episodes below.
This week, AJ is joined by the fantastic co-founders of frozen bakery brand Griddle. Ella Harland and Sophie McGregor discuss their mission to bring healthy, home-style baked goods to the market, the hurdles they've faced in the industry, and their unwavering commitment to sustainability.
We’re starting 2025 with a look back at how some of the ultimate food rebels began their journeys. Make sure to check out the full episodes below.
This week we have a very special Christmas episode featuring some of our favourite moments from the year. If you haven't already, check out the full episodes below.
Eating Snails and Swimming the Channel
This week, AJ is joined by producer Georgie for a mouthwatering episode. Tune in to hear the duo dish up their ultimate 2024 food and drink picks, with a little taste test along the way.
This week on Food Rebels, AJ Sharp and Georgie Parsons are joined by the festive and flavour-loving Oliver Nohl-Oser for a Christmas Food Special! Get ready to indulge as they taste-test some incredible treats from James Alexander online, sharing their thoughts, laughs, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect blend of foodie fun and festive spirit—don’t miss it!
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