Have you ever heard a grown man beg for a pie? It's quite a disturbing sound to be honest. Luckily, that part has largely been edited out of this episode, but Tom Shepherd gave into Simon's persistent requests and (SPOILER ALERT), made him the pie that won him Great British Menu.
Tom's restaurant, Upstairs in Lichfield, has had a meteoric rise from opening during Covid, immediately getting a Michelin star and having a waiting list longer than the reign of some Prime Ministers.
He chats to Tom about a memorable visit from a Michelin inspector, where he eats in Lichfield, and of course GBM.
We also hear from Harry Jenkins from Close Up Comedy and Digbeth Dining Club. He turned the tables on Simon and asked him the questions. There are some AMAZING takes here.
If you want to eat at Tom's INCREDIBLE restaurant, Upstairs, join the waiting list here: https://www.upstairs.restaurant/
Behold the pie: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4wgg7VzpZMJ8ZvvRtC3fDVg/tom-shepherd
Tom's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/cheftomshepherd/?hl=en
What / where / why / how / who / when is Close Up Comedy? https://hockleysocialclub.com/closeup-comedy
Comedy at the Castle? See you there: https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore-1/events/comedy-at-the-castle/
Harry's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/harryjenkinscomedy/
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