You've Been Served
You've Been Served lifts the lid on what really goes on behind restaurant doors. Hosted by comedian Patrick Spicer, each episode features top chefs sharing their most outrageous service stories, from nightmare customers to unforgettable staff meals. The conversations are unfiltered, covering the highs and lows of the industry, the best services, the worst disasters, and everything in between. Guests reveal lessons learned, mentors who shaped them, and things they wish they could say to difficult diners. It's a funny, candid and insightful listen for anyone who loves food and the chaos behind it.
Episodes
Naz Hassan at Ornella
Naz Hasan's journey to becoming one of London's most exciting chefs has taken him from Bangladesh to Milan, and eventually to the kitchens of London. Now leading the food at Ornella and Lupa, Naz has built a reputation for combining Italian tradition with his own unique perspective, while championing a kinder, more supportive kitchen culture.
This week, Patrick visits Ornella in Hackney to talk
Ravinder Bhogal at Jikoni
Chef, food writer and restaurateur Ravinder Bhogal has built one of London's most celebrated restaurants by doing things her own way. From sneaking into a restaurant viewing after being told she had "no money, no operational experience and no reputation" to creating the award-winning Jikoni, her journey is one of resilience, creativity and sheer determination.
This week, Patrick visits Jikoni i
Andy Beynon at Behind
Opening a Michelin-starred restaurant in the middle of a pandemic sounds near impossible, but Andy Beynon did it anyway.
This week, Patrick heads to Behind in East London to meet the chef who earned a Michelin star after just 20 days of trading. Andy shares what it was really like launching a restaurant during lockdown, why he's determined to make fine dining feel welcoming rather than intimid
Joke Bakare at Chishuru
Joké Bakare didn't follow the traditional path to becoming one of Britain's most celebrated chefs. Before earning a Michelin star for her restaurant Chishuru, she worked in health and safety, taught herself to cook professionally, and built a restaurant culture that's quietly challenging some of the industry's oldest traditions.
In this conversation with Patrick Spicer, Joké shares why sh
Henry Harris at Bouchon Racine
This week, Patrick is joined by chef and restaurateur Henry Harris, whose 40-year career has taken him from waiting tables in Brighton to running some of Britain's most celebrated kitchens.
Henry reflects on the moments that shaped him, from a service that almost ended his confidence to the motorcycle accident that completely changed his perspective on life. He shares why hospitality is a
Ravneet Gill at Gina
This week, Patrick Spicer heads to Gina in Chingford to meet pastry chef, author and restaurateur Ravneet Gill.
What follows is a deep dive into restaurant life, featuring opening-night meltdowns, £180,000 of pre-opening stress, fake pistachios, terrifying Google reviews and the surprising therapeutic benefits of making unnecessary puff pastry during a panic.
Ravneet reveals what really ha
Tom Kerridge at Hand and Flowers
Welcome to You’ve Been Served, the new podcast from Good Food where comedian Patrick Spicer heads behind the scenes at some of England’s most exciting restaurants to find out what really goes on once the dining room lights are on and the service gets going.
For the first episode, Patrick visits Tom Kerridge at The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, the first pub in the UK to win two Michelin stars. No pr
Introducing You've Been Served
Episode 1 launches Monday 22nd June 2026
You’ve Been Served is the podcast that lifts the lid on what really goes on behind restaurant doors. Hosted by comedian Patrick Spicer, each episode sees top chefs share their most outrageous service stories, from nightmare customers to unforgettable staff meals.
Expect unfiltered conversations about the highs and lows of the industry, the best services,
