The Kitchen Cabinet

Jay Rayner and the panel are at Chelsea Academy in west London, tackling listeners’ culinary questions and celebrating the rich food heritage of Kensington and Chelsea.
Joining Jay are cooks, chefs and food writers Tim Anderson, Lerato and Andi Oliver, alongside food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panellists share ideas for bridge-night nibbles, creative uses for a glut of plums, and savoury recipes using steel-cut oats.
The programme also welcomes Filipino restaurateur Omar Shah to discuss the food traditions of London’s Filipino community, the role of coconut in Filipino cooking and the significance of Earl's Court to the community.
Producer: Dulcie Whadcock
Assistant Producer: William Norton
A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Glasgow, exploring the food traditions of Scotland's largest city while answering listeners' culinary questions.
Joining Jay are chefs, cooks and food writers Sarah Rankin, Rachel McCormack, Paula McIntyre and Jocky Petrie. Together they share inventive recipes for black pudding, celebrate Glasgow's iconic morning roll, and dream up their ultimate gourmet sandwiches.
There are also ideas for breathing new life into the slow cooker and creative uses for foraged sea vegetables.
Along the way, the panellists discuss the art of dressing oysters, before debating the one carbohydrate they could happily eat for the rest of their lives.
Producer: Matt Smith
Assistant Producer: William Norton
A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner is joined in the studio by chefs, cooks and food writers Sophie Wright, Melissa Thompson and Tim Hayward, alongside Dr Zoe Laughlin, for a special postbag edition tackling listeners' culinary conundrums.
The panel debate the merits of different kitchen utensils and materials, discuss food pronunciations that divide opinion, and consider whether separate ovens should be kept for baking and roasting. They also share ideas for affordable seafood dishes, savoury alternatives to birthday cake, and creative ways to use an accidentally purchased bottle of sweet red wine.
Along the way, they explore some bigger questions, including what truly defines a salad and which kitchen tools they simply couldn't live without.
Producer: Dulcie Whadcock
Assistant Producer: William Norton
A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are in Crediton, just outside Exeter, answering listeners’ culinary questions.
Joining Jay are cooks, chefs and food writers Sophie Wright, Angela Gray and Melissa Thompson, alongside food historian Dr Annie Gray.
The panellists discuss creative ways to cook with apple molasses, the best ways to prepare invasive signal crayfish, the secrets behind perfectly bronzed pretzel buns and the most refreshing fruit-based drinks for hot weather.
Hosted at Sandford Orchards, the programme also explores Devon’s rich cider-making heritage with founder and chief cider maker, Barny Butterfield and chef Tom Chivers of Dart Farm. Together they discuss traditional cider apple varieties, the preservation of historic orchards and the culinary possibilities of apple molasses, from savoury glazes and marinades to decadent desserts.
Producer: Matt Smith
Assistant Producer: William Norton
A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Y Theatre in Leicester discussing offal recipes and Gujarati cooking.
Joining Jay to solve the audience’s kitchen conundrums are chefs, cooks and food writers Rob Owen Brown, Tim Anderson, Sophie Wright, and TKC newbie and Bake Off star, Chetna Makan. The panellists share how to keep their chef whites clean, savoury recipes involving mango and the parts of an animal they’d steer clear of.
Situated just a stone’s throw from Leicester’s 'Golden Mile’, Belgrave Road, the panel is joined by Ashish Gosai from Sharmilee, one of the street's most enduring Gujarati restaurants. They discuss the importance of mango season in India and the remarkable origin story of their Gujarati eatery.
Producer: Dulcie Whadcock
Assistant Producer: William Norton
A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4