The Food Chain

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The joy (and pain) of sharing food

October 21, 2026

Do you love to share food with friends and family? Or resent handing over even one french fry from your plate? Sharing food has a long and proud tradition in some cultures and is relatively rare in others. Ruth Alexander looks at what it does for our relationships, how it can enhance the experience of a meal and how it can help boost a restaurant's bottom line. It can even improve the outcome of tricky work negotiations.But what if you can't bear to share? You're not alone. Ruth hears from de...

How to eat well when travelling for work

October 14, 2026

What does a life on tour do to a stand-up comedian's eating habits? And how do you stay healthy if half of your working life is spent travelling? Ruth Alexander finds out. If you travel regularly for work you'll know how hard it can be to hold onto good eating patterns. International flights, client dinners and the hotel's buffet breakfast can blow your diet out of the water. And that's before you consider the impact of sleep disruption, jet lag, late finishes and early starts. Plus a work ...

Why do I feel hungry?

October 07, 2026

Are you hungry? How often do you stop to think about why that is and what sort of foods you are hungry for?In this programme Ruth Alexander explores the science of appetite – what causes us to feel hungry and full and why our appetites differ from one person to the next. Geneticist Professor Giles Yeo at the University of Cambridge in the UK explains how much of our appetite is informed by our genes and how much by our environment. Registered public health nutritionist Federica Amati, author...

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How do I get in touch with The Food Chain?

The Food Chain is hosted by Ruth Alexander and Rumella Dasgupta. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. 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 The Food Chain?

The publicly listed email for The Food Chain: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does The Food Chain have?

Podseeker estimates The Food Chain reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Food Chain?

The Food Chain typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Demonstrated expertise or professional experience in food, nutrition, culinary practice, food systems, history, archaeology, economics, or related fields; published work, research, or operational experience strengthens a pitch. Common among recent guests: Professional leadership in culinary or food businesses; Published books or journalism about food; Academic or archaeological research. Recent guests include Grace Derocha, Sam Grainger, and Marisha Shukla.

How hard is it to get booked on The Food Chain?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Food Chain cover?

Recent episodes cover Food, Food Systems, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, and Food History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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