Dishing It Out

The inner workings of the food writing scene is laid bare in this week's episode, as Gary and Gareth (and Producer Russell) take a deep dive into the relationship between the chefs and the writers who judge their work - and the impact a good review can have.

We're also delighted to get our very first listener questions, and you've got the lads thinking hard on some big questions, and asking for them to humbly admit what dish they ju...

We're joined by our first ever guest this week, as Irish Olympian David Gillick joins us to discuss his lifelong love of food and tells us how his love of cooking has grown over the years. David brings with him the cookbook that means most to him, and tells us why the recipes within have become so important.

We also get a behind the scenes look at what goes into the making of some of the biggest cookery TV shows, and as always Garet...

We’re joined this week by radio host Ciara Kelly, and as Ciara traces back through her story of getting into media, Gary has to admit that their relationship got off to a rocky start, and Ciara tells us about her morning routine and how her Christmas food plans are already well underway.

And there’s some communal commiserating over serving people who just don’t realise what they’ve ordered.

There’s more kitchen gadget tips – includi...

Her 'Best Of' series is famous across Instagram, but in this week's episode Cassie Stokes shares some of her own favourites and reveals where her love of food comes from. She tells us what she looks for in a pub or restaurant, and we discuss why sometimes its good to complain if you get bad service.

We also discuss one of Ireland's most divisive dishes - The humble coddle.

And as always we share some tips and kitchen gadget recommen...

Gareth & Gary might be used to the professional kitchen, but on Christmas Day, they are like all of us in their home kitchens.

Whether it’s the perfect recipe for a cranberry sauce or a unique take on a potato gratin, they have for us this week an episode packed with tips, tricks and suggestions to help you through the whole Christmas period.

And as always we share some tips and kitchen gadget recommendations, as well as answeri...

We are joined this week by writer, broadcaster and producer Maïa Dunphy who dishes out the real truth behind her MasterChef Ireland experience almost a decade on. She talks through some of her family dining traditions, coping with fussy eaters and brings one of the most sentimental books into Cookbook Corner.

Plus we share some essential kitchen gadget recommendations, as well as answering your cooking queries and offering our advic...

Known to many as Elmo from the hit RTÉ drama "Love/Hate", Laurence Kinlan joins us for a chat. He is a massive foodie who enjoys a nice restaurant as much as standing by the barbecue with a glass of red wine cooking a steak. He also brings up one memory where he is cooking to impress his now wife, but it doesn't all go to plan! 

 Plus we share some useful kitchen gadget recommendations, as well as answering your cooking qu...

It’s a brand new year, and to kick it off, we’re joined by presenter, fitness enthusiast and Love Island winner, Greg O’Shea. He chats about his family history when it comes to food, how Gareth helped him stop screwing up pasta, and how his fitness app, BETTR, can help anyone get into better shape in 2024. It might even make Gaz run a marathon again. 

Plus we share some useful kitchen gadget recommendations and give you one of ...

How do chefs come up with their menus? How important are the seasons on influencing what you eat when you visit a restaurant? Gareth and Gary are delving into their years of experience to give a bit of a peek behind the kitchen pass on how they work and operate.

Plus your kitchen queries are answered and some more recommendations for some must have kitchen gadgets. 

Send in your questions to Dishing@GoLoudNow.com. 

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Chef, author of “Flavour” and recipe columnist with The Irish Times, Mark Moriarty joined us for a catch up. A seriously talented chef who has been making a name for himself internationally with TV shows and competitions. Mark has some great plans to make a sustainable career with his own dining experience combined with a studio space.  

Plus your kitchen queries are answered and some more recommendations for some must have kit...

A bit of a different vibe for the last episode of the current series of “Dishing It Out”. We’ve learned loads about Gareth & Gary over the past 11 episodes, but let’s find out a bit more! A bowl full of probing questions is in front of them and just under an hour to get through them all! 

Send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series 2 to Dishing@GoLoudNow.com.   

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Welcome to Season 2 of Dishing it Out with Gary O'Hanlon and Gareth Mullins as they cook up another feast of great guests, stories and foodie tips.

In the first episode they are joined by 'the man with a thousand voices' ,impressionist Al Foran who discusses his meteoric rise, his most emotional gig and what Conor McGregor REALLY thinks of his impression.

Don't forget to send in your questions for Gaz & Gary to answer in series...

Philip Kampff is a TV industry legend and his incfedible career has taken him from working with Mr Blobby to Operation transformation and most sacrily of all to working along side Gary in his hugely successful show The Restaurant. In this week's episode Philip catches up with Gary and tells the lads how the whole concept came about, how he answers critics of Operation Transformation and the boys get into it about herbs. Enjoy!

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Una Leonard, the talented baker and owner of 2210 Patisserie, has an incredible and inspiring story. Despite facing challenges related to her mental health, Una found solace in baking and turned it into her passion and profession. In this week's episode of Dishing It Out Una gives a raw and courageous account of her struggles and how the kitchen in her Mam's house became a life saviour at the lowest time of her life. She's a remark...

Ryan O'Sullivan, the talented chef from Cork, emerged victorious in Hell's Kitchen season 22! In the thrilling finale, Ryan secured the coveted position of head chef at Hell's Kitchen Las Vegas, a prestigious role under the watchful eye of the renowned Gordon Ramsay. As if that weren't enough, he also pocketed a cool $250,000 cash prize. Gareth and Gary caught up with Ryan to discuss his experience on the show, his beginnings home...

Gillian Nelis is managing editor of the Business Post Media Group, and editor of Food&Wine magazine. She has more than 25 years of experience in journalism, and has worked across news, features, property, lifestyle and more. She has been the Business Post Magazine’s restaurant critic for eight years, and is the host of the Plate food podcast. In this week's episode Gilian gives Gareth and Gary a unique insight into the world of...

Mickael Viljanen is THE chef's chef and nothing short of a legend in the Irish culinary game. He currently holds the position of Chef Patron at Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen, a two Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant situated in a fine Georgian house in the heart of Dublin's north inner city. Prior to this, Mickael served as the executive chef at The Greenhouse restaurant in Dublin, where he achieved two Michelin Stars in 20...

Forget the parlour, If you're Irish come in to the kitchen and join Gary and Gareth as they discuss their own food related memories of Paddy's Day growing up in Donegal and Dublin. They also shareb their thoughts on the state of the current Irish food scene and of course there's Ingredient Of The Week and some very informative answers to yout Culinary Conundrums. Enjoy and Happy Paddy's Day to all our lovely listeners!

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Devin Toner is a giant of Irish rugby in every sense. He played as a second-row forward for both the Irish national team and the Leinster province. Standing at an impressive 6 feet 10½ inches (2.09 meters), he held the distinction of being the tallest player in the Heineken Cup and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. His size 15 boots were equally notable! But what goes in to fueling the legend? In this week's episode Devin gives Gary and G...