Eating and Waiting to Eat
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 20
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
kevriv@mac.com
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Host
Kevin Rivers - Co-host covering the people, businesses, and wider hospitality culture shaping Edinburgh’s food and drink scene.
Carlos Miranda - Co-host covering the people, businesses, and wider hospitality culture shaping Edinburgh’s food and drink scene.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Jacek Hubner - Opening And Running A Combined Coffee And Floral Venue, Entrepreneurship, And Hospitality.
Nathalie Holbrook - Opening And Running A Combined Coffee And Floral Venue, Entrepreneurship, And Hospitality.
Ben Lippett - His Upbringing, International Cooking Career, Online Beginnings, Home Cooking, And Writing His First Cookbook.
Barry Bryson - Private Cheffing, Restaurant Operations, The Seafood Business, And The Challenges Of The Restaurant Industry.
Jess Elliott Dennison - Her Work With Jamie Oliver, Running Cafés, Cookbooks, Food Entrepreneurship, And Her Role In Edinburgh’s Food Scene.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode 17: Rory Mellis, Mellis Cheese
October 06, 2026
Suppliers. Without exception, every restaurant featured on Eating and Waiting to Eat to date has talked about the quality of and their commitment to local Scottish suppliers. So much so, that Kevin and Carlos decided to invite one of Scotland’s (and the UK’s) most celebrated suppliers - the renowned cheesemongers, Mellis Cheese - to the show; Mellis is rightly credited with helping to both create and popularize the British artisanal and farmhouse cheese market. Flying the flag, is Rory Mellis...
Episode 16: Nathalie Holbrook & Jacek Hubner, Stor Coffee & Aspen Florals
September 21, 2026
Is it a coffee shop? Is it a flower shop? Yes, yes and so much more. Situated at the top of Broughton Street, Stor Coffee and Aspen Florals occupy one beautiful venue - a multi-purpose space that feels like a tranquil oasis in the midst of Central Edinburgh. This is a very special episode as Kevin and Carlos welcome artists and entrepreneurs Nathalie Holbrook and Jacek Hubner to the podcast. Their chat focuses on Nathalie and Jacek's fascinating journey to opening and running Stor and Aspen; ...
Side Quest III: Ben Lippett, LIVE from the Edinburgh International Book Festival
August 30, 2026
Crew, this is the show’s most epic Side Quest yet! Coming to you live from the 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival, Carlos and Kevin speak to chef, social media influencer, and cook book author, Ben Lippett. Inside the Book Festival’s famous spiegeltent, Ben talks about his upbringing, his international cooking career, his humble online beginnings, and the experience of writing his first cook book - he also gives everyone permission to fail at home cooking! According to Carlos, Ben als...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Eating and Waiting to Eat?
Eating and Waiting to Eat is hosted by Kevin Rivers and Carlos Miranda. Its publicly listed email is kevriv@mac.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Eating and Waiting to Eat?
The publicly listed email for Eating and Waiting to Eat: kevriv@mac.com.
How many listeners does Eating and Waiting to Eat have?
Podseeker estimates Eating and Waiting to Eat reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Eating and Waiting to Eat?
Eating and Waiting to Eat typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Chefs, restaurateurs, food writers, cookbook authors, and hospitality entrepreneurs with a meaningful connection to Edinburgh or Scotland and a distinctive professional story. Common among recent guests: Operating an established restaurant, café, bar, or food business; Building a recognized culinary or hospitality brand; Publishing a cookbook or developing a food-focused media presence. Recent guests include Jacek Hubner, Nathalie Holbrook, and Ben Lippett.
How hard is it to get booked on Eating and Waiting to Eat?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Eating and Waiting to Eat cover?
Recent episodes cover Food, Hospitality, Restaurants, Coffee, and Scottish Cuisine. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
kevriv@mac.com
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