Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and food writers dig deep into the Kitchen Cabinet inbox in a postbag edition of the programme. Providing their true thoughts on full English breakfasts and bechamel sauce hacks are food experts Tim Anderson, Jeremy Pang, Lerato Umah-Shaylor and Sophie Wright. Jay and the panel discuss hash browns and the tastiest one-pot dishes, and respond to a perhaps controversial question - what’s the point of mozzarella? They later take a stance on the best flavour of jam, and deliberate over the proper shape to cut a sandwich. And if you too feel strongly about the way your veg is chopped, Jeremy Pang offers validating intel about the importance of chopping methods in Chinese cookery.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are answering questions from an audience of keen home cooks in Harpenden. Joining Jay for the first time is cook, writer and former Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, alongside chefs Jocky Petrie and Tim Anderson, and food historian, Dr Annie Gray.The panellists offer their star recipes to win a baking competition, discuss how they’d use up a glut of cooking apples, and decide whether cinnamon should be banned. And if you’re thinking of throwing away your banana peels, orange skins, or eye-filled potatoes, think again, and find out how to make use of all of these items instead.Producer: Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer: Dulcie WhadcockA Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his rabble of cooks and writers are in Norwich to share their best recipes, food combos and hot takes. Joining Jay to share their best kitchen advice are food blogger, Will Hughes AKA WhatWillyCook, food writers Melissa Thompson and Melek Erdal, and food historian Dr Annie Gray.The experts explain how to avoid chewy steak, the best foods to embellish with crisps and perhaps the most pressing of questions: what to cook for a grumpy husband. While Will reminisces about crisp-coated prawns, Jay chats to the chef at XO Kitchen, about his recipes involving snacks, cereals and crisps.After convincing an audience member that mussels are, in fact, edible, Jay takes a moment to chat to local fishmonger, Gary Howard about the process of harvesting Brancaster mussels.Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Senior Producer: Carly Maile

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Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and writers are offering their best culinary advice from Stoke-on-Trent. Joining him to debate the do’s and don’ts of cooking, chopping and crumble topping, are Dr Zoe Laughlin, Rob Owen Brown, Melissa Thompson and Melek Erdal. The panellists advise on what to do with a glut of mint, marvel at Melissa’s dehydration techniques, and parley over what truly belongs in a full English breakfast. We also hear about the award-winning delicacy, Staffordshire cheese. Meanwhile, Jay chats to Ibrahim Jabarkhel from a local Afghan restaurant, Karwan, about the key flavours, ingredients and dishes of traditional Afghan cookery. Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Producer: Bethany Hocken Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and writers are in the army town of Aldershot answering questions from a crowd of eager home cooks. Jay is joined by specialist in Mauritian food, Shelina Permaloo, materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin and chefs Sophie Wright and James "Jocky" Petrie. The panellists put their minds to an array of cookery concerns, including things to do with blackberries, the best way to give flavour to calamari, and the crucial debate - does oven temperature really matter? Inspired by Aldershot's monument to the Duke of Wellington, the panel also discusses the multi-step method behind the perfect beef wellington and how to avoid a soggy bottom. Jay stops to chat to TV presenter and member of the British Army Reserve, Jimmy de Ville who reveals the most inventive modes of cooking while on army duty, what an army lunch may consist of, and the key elements of military ration packs.

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts are in South Lambeth, the home of London's 'Little Portugal'. Joining Jay to offer their best tips, tricks and recipes are chefs, cooks and food writers Melek Erdal, Jordan Bourke, Lerato Umah-Shaylor and Andi Oliver. The panellists share their best ideas for using a pressure cooker and the fool proof way to make homemade piri-piri seasoning, and offer their own twist on the beloved margarita cocktail. They also discuss some alternative uses for date syrup, and why we’re constantly instructed in recipes to tear, not chop, basil. Alongside the panel’s advice, Jay chats to local Portuguese chef Diogo Durães, from O Cantinho De Portugal, Stockwell who teaches us about the breadth and regionality of Portuguese cuisine. We also hear about the key ingredients in Portuguese cooking, and his best recipe for the garlicky bread-based soup, Açorda.Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts with a postbag edition of The Kitchen Cabinet. Ready to solve your culinary conundrums are chefs Sophie Wright and Shelina Permaloo, food writer Melek Erdal, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. The panel discusses the best recipes for preserved lemons, the benefits of using a pestle and mortar, and the ultimate question - to brine or not to brine? They also reveal the best non-spicy seasonings to use when cooking meat, and the most haunting culinary atrocities they’ve witnessed in the kitchen.Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Producer: Bethany Hocken A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his of panel of food experts are in Woolwich, London for this week's episode. Joining Jay at Woolwich Works are cooks and food writers Melissa Thompson, Tim Anderson, Lerato Umah-Shaylor, and first timer Will Hughes, aka What Willy Cook. The panel discusses festivals dedicated to mayonnaise, pumpkin recipes to disguise the taste of pumpkin, and whether chicken tikka masala pasta is considered a culinary crime. Later, they share ways to sneak seeds into dishes, and the best recipes for fried chicken. Also, Adejoké Bakare of the restaurant Chishuru (and the first black woman to be awarded a Michelin star in the UK) shares her love of West African food and talks about its regionality, dishes and key spices. Producer: Dom Tyerman Assistant Producer: Dulcie WhadcockA Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Jay Rayner and his rabble of culinary connoisseurs are in Doncaster. Joining Jay are food writers Sumayya Usmani and Tim Hayward, chef Rachel McCormack and food historian Dr Annie Gray.Whether it be inventive fillings for jacket potatoes or their most loved school dinners, the panel put their minds to a range of kitchen-based queries. They discuss the ins and outs of fish stock, the do’s and don’ts of baking powder, and their most loved ultra-processed foods.Alongside the fiery debate, Jay chats to Doncaster Fish Market’s youngest fishmonger, Charlotte Jackson, about the history of the market and her top tips for deboning and gutting.Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Producer: Bethany Hocken A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food fanatics are in Gloucester for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, food writer Lerato Umah-Shaylor, and chefs Rob Owen Brown and Angela Gray.The panel discuss the how to make the perfect scratchings, the food they’d happily throw down a hill, and the most adventurous ice cream flavours they've endeavoured to make. Materials expert Dr Zoe Laughin gets to the bottom of the question 'do we get more ice cream in a tub or on a cone?'. And Jay chats to Will Lee from Gloucester’s Holy Gelato, about the best tips and tricks for making ice cream.Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Ollie Wilson A Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his rabble of food experts are in Aberystwyth to advise on all your culinary conundrums. The panel discuss the best vegetarian fillings for sushi, and their favourite form of breakfast tomato. They also address the truly difficult question - how many layers should the perfect burger have? Alongside the panel chitchat, recipes and debates, Jay talks to local chef and forager Nathan Davies about the taste, texture and uses of birch syrup. Later in the show, we hear from Latifa Najjar, head of the Syrian Dinner Project charity, about the comforting Syrian dish, maqluba.Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Ollie WilsonA Somethin’ Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and food writers are in Letchworth.Joining Jay are drinks expert Alice Lascelles, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chefs and food writers Jeremy Pang and Tim Hayward.Jay discusses a variety of kitchen do's and don'ts, whether it be their favourite vegetarian feasts, or the best way to cook green veg. The panel also offer their advice on a range of kitchen conundrums, from the most appealing food fragrance for selling a house, to the contentions question - should we serve seafood with cheese?Situated in the world's first garden city, Jay stops for a chat with Gardeners' Question Time panellist and horticultural guru Christine Walkden about the best fruit and veg to grow at home.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and writers are in Chester for the first of a new series of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are restaurateur Nisha Katona, chefs Sophie Wright and Rob Owen Brown, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panel offer their best tips and tricks to solve a range of kitchen questions, whether it's recipes involving canned soup, or their top picnic snacks. They also discuss their favourite recipes involving haggis, and debate the most controversial of questions - starter or sweet?Situated on the Cheshire Plain, Jay chats to Anne Faulkner of Chester cheesemonger The Cheese Shop about the history, types and uses of Cheshire cheese.Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of chefs, cooks and writers are in Edgware for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are chefs Andi Oliver and Jeremy Pang, food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panel discuss a range of culinary questions, from the most interesting recipes involving kale, to their favourite uses for polenta. They also debate the difference between and pie and a tart, and let us in on their favourite cooking hacks. Meanwhile, Jay chats to Jonathan Grodzinski from Grodzinski Bakery about the sweets and treats enjoyed during the Jewish festival of Purim. Senior Producer: Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are in Bury St Edmunds for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are food writers Tim Hayward and Ixta Belfrage, chef Andi Oliver and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panel discuss a range of culinary conundrums, from the best ways to use up 40 savoy cabbages, to making a homemade baguette taste ‘French’. They also discuss the different types of chorizo and its uses, and the real question on everyone’s mind - does anyone enjoy pickled eggs? Meanwhile, Dr Annie Gray takes us through the history and uses of vinegar, and guest speaker Saffa, from Bury St Edmunds food stall Saffa’s Delight, talks us through the method of making traditional South African biltong. Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie WhadcockA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts are in Newcastle for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are chef Rob Owen-Brown, food writers Paula McIntyre and Rachel McCormack, and food historian Dr Annie Gray.In Newcastle’s Live Theatre, the panel discusses everything from basic tips for cracking an egg, to the more complex of questions - is there anything that can’t be improved by nduja? Meanwhile, Dr Annie Gray takes us through the changing sounds of the kitchen over the years, as the panel discuss the worst noises to hear while cooking.Alongside the panel debate, local culinary hero Adam Riley of Riley’s Fish Shack talks the panel through the history, preparation and recipes for kippers.Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie WhadcockA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food connoisseurs are in Lewes for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are chef Tim Anderson, food writer Lerato Umah-Shaylor, and drinks expert Alice Lascelles. The panel discusses the best way to use up a glut of avocados, how to use nettles in cooking, and the best type of crisps to pair with wine. Meanwhile, drinks journalist Alice Lascelles takes us through the best types of English wine, while Tim Anderson offers up his tips and tricks for cooking with Japanese fruit, yuzu. The panel also addresses the question on everyone’s mind - if you could bathe in one fruit, what would it be?A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food fanatics are in Reading for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay on the panel are materials expert, Dr Zoe Laughlin, chef Angela Gray and food writers Sophie Wright and Jordan Bourke. The panel discuss the best way to use up leftover cheese, how to encourage your loved ones to like green vegetables, and tempering versus frying spices. Situated in the biscuit town of Reading, Jay chats to Brendan Carr from Reading Museum, who shares the history of biscuits in Reading, and the intriguing history of the biscuit tin. Meanwhile, Zoe Laughlin answers the question on everyone’s mind: which biscuit is best for dunking?In recognition of Reading’s large Italian community, the panel later discuss their favourite pasta sauce recipes, and hear from local Sardinian pasta maker, Toni Sale who shares his top methods for creating traditional pasta from scratch.

Jay Rayner and his rabble of food experts are in Nottingham to kick off a new season of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are food writers Melissa Thompson, Tim Hayward and Sumayya Usmani, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. The panellists answer a variety of culinary questions, including their most loved toastie recipes, and their top tips for cooking with quinoa. They also debate the best sausage to eat with HP sauce, and how to spice up a wiener schnitzel. And Jay chats to Bramley apple expert Roger Merriweather about the apple’s historical links to Nottingham.A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

In the season finale of The Kitchen Cabinet, Jay Rayner and his team of food experts are at West Horsley Place to solve the audience’s culinary conundrums.He's joined by food writer Lerato Umah Shaylor, chefs Jeremy Pang, Rob Owen Brown and materials expert Zoe Laughlin to tackle all things banquets and nibbles - from non-alcoholic drinks perfect for Dry January to show stopping banquet meals to amaze party guests. The panellists also discuss the weird food items tucked away at the back of their pantries, and answer the all important question - what's the optimum shape for a glass of champagne?And Jay chats to the Director of West Horsley Place Trust, Ilona Harris, to find out about West Horsley’s rich banqueting history - previously enjoyed by Henry VIII.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah NewtonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Captain ‘Jay’ Hook and his rabble of food experts are in the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury for a pantomime edition of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay in the wings are food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson, chefs Tim Hayward and Sophie Wright, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. Head to toe in panto paraphernalia, the panellists discuss a variety of Christmas-themed cuisines, including meat-free Christmas dinners, pre-made canapés, and the star of every festive feast - the cheese and pineapple hedgehog. In keeping with the pantomime season, the panel addresses the iconic custard pie and the best type of cream to ‘‘splat” with.Also, Jay chats to Ayumi Kuwata, founder of Canterbury’s sampuru store, Smile Labo, about the intricacies of Japan’s fake food tradition.Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah NewtonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay and his team of food experts are answering questions from Luton for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are broadcaster and chef Lerato Umah-Shaylor, food writers Jordan Bourke and Sumayya Usmani, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panellists attempt to resolve a variety of culinary conundrums, including their best advice for cooking risotto, how to use mace in cooking, and their dream fusion food. Also, Jay chats to Guinness World Record holder for the largest onion bhaji, Oli Khan, and proud producer of the Bedfordshire clanger, Jamie Gunns from Gunns Bakery. Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Senior Producer: Dominic TyermanA Sometin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts answer questions from Wigan.Joining Jay are food writers Nisha Katona, Sophie Wright, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chef Rob Owen Brown.The panel discusses a variety of culinary dilemmas, from when to use white or black pepper to what to do with creamed artichokes. The panellists also discuss their favourite food misnomers, and the all important question - what makes a pie a pie?Jay chats to Bakery Manager Eric Scrivens of Galloways Bakers about why Wigan residents are self proclaimed “Pie Eaters”. He also invites the managing director of Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls, John Winnard MBE, to discuss the popularity of mint sweets around the world.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah NewtonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary whizzes are answering questions from Sheffield in this week’s episode. Joining Jay are food writers Melek Erdal and Melissa Thompson, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chef Rob Owen Brown.The panel discusses a variety of culinary conundrums, from tips on perfecting julienne vegetables, to fool proof rice cooking advice. The panellists also discuss which food items they’d turn up with on Christmas Day, and the all important question - how to incorporate Sheffield’s beloved Henderson’s relish into a Christmas feast. Also, Dr Annie Gray gives a run down on the history of staff canteens and cooking for the masses. Senior Producer: Dom Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food fanatics are in Lewisham, south east London for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are food writers Tim Anderson, Melek Erdal and Melissa Thompson, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. In Lewisham’s Prendergast School, the panel discusses a variety of culinary conundrums, from cooking with coffee to the many uses of banana leaves. The panellists also ponder their desert island dish of choice, and their tips and tricks for cooking for one. Jay chats to Sri Lankan chef and founder of Little Sambol supper club, Gabriella Suresh, about the ins and outs of Sri Lankan lamprais. He also invites Vietnamese food writer, Uyen Luu, to talk about the surprising link between Vietnamese coffee and cats. Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food fanatics are in the thriving city of Glasgow for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are food historian Dr Annie Gray, food writer Sumayya Usmani, recipe developer and presenter Rachel McCormack, and food blogger Fliss Freeborn. Whether it be nostalgia-fuelled packaging, or the perfect pakoras, the panel discuss an array of culinary questions. Among the quick-fire Q and A, the audience debate whether spitting out pomegranate seeds is acceptable, which snack they’d throw out the window, and their favourite winter soups. Also in the programme, Jay chats to Andrew Ramsay from butchers Ramsay’s of Carluke to find out how they make their renowned black pudding Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel take a break from the road to host a postbag edition of The Kitchen Cabinet from the comfort of the studio. Joining Jay are cooks and food writers Melek Erdal, Melissa Thompson and Tim Hayward, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The team have sorted through the cupboards of the TKC inbox to answer some of your culinary queries. They discuss everything from their go-to salad dressing recipes to various ways you can use tonka beans. Also, they look back at a series full of controversy, revisiting the touchy subjects of sourdough and fish finger sandwiches. Producer: Dom Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts have a grand day out in Masham for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are food historian Dr Annie Gray, chef Tim Anderson, and food writers Sumayya Usmani and Melissa Thompson. Whether it be assessing the best ways to use leftover brown bread or how to cook a 3 course meal using beer, Jay and the panel of food fanatics discuss a range of culinary conundrums. And there's the most pressing of questions - is it possible to have too many cookbooks? Also in the programme, Sandra Bell of Wensleydale Creamery joins the team to discuss the origins of the cheese, beloved by Wallace and Gromit. And Jo Theakston of Black Sheep Brewery offers advice on dishes you can pair best with beer. Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his rabble of recipe experts head to Tunbridge Wells for this week’s episode. Ready to join Jay from the wings of the Assembly Hall Theatre are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, restaurateur and Mauritian food expert Shelina Permalloo, food writer Jordan Bourke, and chef Paula McIntyre. Whether it be assessing the size of the bubbles in sparkling water to the importance of ‘burping’ fermented foods, Jay and the panel of food fanatics discuss a range of culinary conundrums. From inventive ways to use up foraged berries, to alternative uses of sparkling water, the panel discusses a range of culinary debates. And Zoe Laughlin gives us a run down on the varying types and tastes of French beans. A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary connoisseurs are in the football town of Wrexham for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay on the pitch are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, self-described ‘chef and part-time pirate’ Rob Owen Brown, food journalist, Fliss Freeborn and renowned chef, Angela Gray. From giant lasagnes to breakfasts you’d eat in secret, the panel discusses a variety of left field recipes. Whether it be alternative uses of cereal, or the best low-effort feast for a dinner party, Jay and his squad tackle a range of culinary questions. Amongst the talk of tinned fish and football feasts, Jay and his team of food referees deliberate over the sandwich fillings worthy of a red card. Amongst the quick-fire Q and A, Jay has a half-time chat with local Salford Friendly Anglers Society, Michael Duddy, who explains the process of freshwater fishing. Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Senior Producer: Dom Tyerman Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts this week's culinary panel show from Billericay. Joining Jay are chef Sophie Wright, Catalonian food expert Rachel McCormack, British-Chinese chef Jeremy Pang, and award-winning food writer Melissa Thompson. The panel indulge in a variety of culinary conundrums, from suggestions for dishes you could make with marjoram, to the difference between hard and soft herbs, the panel are here to answer all of your food-based queries. They also answer by far the most important question of all - what ingredients go into making the ultimate fish finger sandwich? Later Co-Founder of Hoyles Honey, Richard Hoyles, gives us an insight into how bees produce honey and answers the question - do bees ever sleep? Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts this week's culinary panel show from The Food Museum in Stowmarket. Joining Jay are food historian Dr Annie Gray, Kurdish chef and food writer Melek Erdal, British-Chinese chef Jeremy Pang, and best-selling food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson. The panel divulges in a variety of culinary conundrums. Whether it be the top tips for using up coconut oil, to the best no-mushroom veggie dishes, the panel assesses an array of food-based questions. Fitting with The Food Museum's grounds, which contain a flour-grinding watermill, the panel discuss the pros and cons of many types of bread, and addresses the all important question - is sourdough worth the hype? Sandwiched between the audience’s questions, the director of The Food Museum, Jenny Cousins, gives us an insight into eating insects. A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts this week's culinary panel show from the Oxfordshire town of Henley-on-Thames. Joining Jay are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, specialist in contemporary African food Lerato Umah-Shaylor, best-selling food writer Ixta Belfrage, and double adorned Michelin star chef Tom Kerridge. Jam packed into a swift 30 minutes, the panel discusses an array of culinary condiments and combinations. Whether it's the must-haves of pub snacks, or the heated subject of the ‘slate’ plate, Jay and his panel of kitchen experts indulge in a variety of food-based debates. As the panel ponders the best alternative uses of tahini, Jay chats to John Maillard from Johnny Hot Stuff about the process of creating a perfectly balanced hot sauce. A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts The Kitchen Cabinet season finale from the comfort of a radio studio. Joining Jay are food writers Jeremy Pang, food historian Dr Annie Gray and chef and food writers Sophie Wright and Tim Anderson. The panellists have cleared out the cupboards of the TKC inbox to answer some of your culinary queries. They discuss everything from their go-to sour dishes that pack a bitter punch, to the qualities they look for in the perfect cooking knife, and offer secret tips on the perfect method for frying croquettes. Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts this week's culinary panel show from the heart of bustling Brixton in South London. Joining Jay are food writers Melissa Thompson and Lerato, chef and food writer Marie Mitchell, and chef and Tim Anderson. The panellists discuss the delights of Caribbean cuisine - from perfecting rice and peas, to picking the right shade of plantain. They divulge their go-to savoury breakfasts and offer secret tips on giving dishes that ‘magical punch’, including their most-loved methods of cooking asparagus. Also joining the panel are renowned Brixton-based cook, Maureen Tyne who teaches us all you need to know about jerk, and Rastafarian cook, Jahson Peat, who gives us an insight into the beliefs and traditions of I-tal food. Producer: Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts this week's culinary panel show from the windy coast of Portstewart in Northern Ireland. Joining Jay are food writer Melek Erdal, Korean food connoisseur Jordan Bourke, local chef Paula McIntyre, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. Just down the road from the Giant's Causeway, Jay and the panel ponder over what dish they would serve to a not-so-friendly giant. They share various tips on the best ways to cook brown rice, offer advice on cooking with Irish Whisky, and answer perhaps the most pressing of culinary questions - what genre of music would you associate your cooking style with? Also joining the panel is Kelp expert Ellie Vogel who sheds light on the murky process of growing and farming this local seaweed. Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts this week's culinary panel show from Plymouth. Joining Jay are food writers Melissa Thompson and Tim Hayward, Cardiff-based chef Angela Gray, and food historian Annie Gray. During a quickfire Q and A, Jay and the panel discuss a flurry of culinary queries from an audience of avid foodies. Inspired by the city’s ocean air, the panellists consider a range of seaside suggestions, whether it be quick tips for slow-cooking or nailing a charcoal-fuelled feast. They offer advice on cooking with gin, and answer perhaps the most pressing of culinary questions - what to cook for my vegan son? Also, beach barbecue connoisseur Simon Stallard gives us the dos and don’ts of perfecting the art of wood-fired cooking. Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Producer: Dominic Tyerman Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.

Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.