Episodios

  • Meet the development chef that named their child after a sandwich
    Mar 11 2025

    Hello and welcome to 'What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory!' the food podcast hosted by us, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.

    This week we're joined by the sandwich maestro himself, Sam Tebbatt, award winning development chef that's behind countless sandwiches in the UK!

    He's worked for many major supermarket chains and more, he's even an actor and all round good egg!

    We talk about what exactly goes into creating a sandwich for the masses, how much they cost to make and what the upcoming trends are for the industry.

    You can find the Rustic guys here:https://rustickitchendeli.com

    As ever, please subscribe to the show and leave us a nice little 5* review!

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    1 h y 7 m
  • Rustic's news bulletin - have you heard about our amazing...
    Mar 7 2025

    Hello and welcome to this special little episode of What's the Story? Hash Brown Glory! We'll be putting out the occasional short news bulletin style episode to let you know about all the fruity and interesting things going off at The Rustic Kitchen and Deli with us, your hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.If you've not already tried or seen it, our very own signature blend coffee is now available!You can enjoy this inside the deli or you can take away a pouch of your own!We also answer some listener questions so make sure you tune in and hear the latest from RKD.Thank you,Tom and Lee x

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    12 m
  • The life of an open flame chef with the man, the myth, the legend, James Peck
    Feb 25 2025

    Welcome to another episode of ‘What’s The Story? Hash Brown Glory’ with your hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.


    This week, we’re joined by the open flame cooking phenomenon that is James Peck!


    James is a renowned open flame chef with some incredible stories to tell, from his early days in the forces to his journey into food, it’s a fascinating tale of learning and developing!


    His unique approach to food and business has placed James firmly on the map, if you haven’t visited Ember yet, you’re certainly missing out!


    Co-host of the Blok Stock and Three Smoking Bros podcast, James is certainly making an impact on the world of food.


    You can find James here:
    https://www.instagram.com/jamespecckk/?hl=en-gb
    https://www.instagram.com/rest_ember/?hl=en-gb


    You can find The Rustic Kitchen & Deli here:
    https://rustickitchendeli.com


    As ever, thank you so much for watching/listening!

    Tom & Lee x

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    1 h y 6 m
  • Great UK wine in a bag, revolutionising glass recycling and spicy conversations with Amy Roberts
    Feb 11 2025

    We are back!


    Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they venture on more heroic Hash Brown Glory adventures...


    This week, we're joined by Amy Roberts of Thirsty Birds and Sustainable Wine Solutions. We discuss the issues and costs with recycling glass, combatting typical stereotypes of wine in a bag being poor quality and how Amy plans to make the wine industry more sustainable.


    Amy is on a mission to challenge perceptions of UK wine, especially that of which comes supplied in a bag!


    You can expect some new segments and features to this series including the Hash Brown hot sauce challenge with The Sauce Shop!


    Find Thirsty Birds here:https://www.thirsty-birds.com/meettheteamFind Sustainable Wine Solutions here:https://sustainablewinesolutions.co.ukFind the Rustic Kitchen & Deli here:https://rustickitchendeli.com


    As ever, thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe!

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    1 h y 15 m
  • #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 h y 18 m
  • #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 m
  • #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 h y 10 m
  • #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 m