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Podcast · 227 episodes

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by iHeartPodcasts · English

For nearly forty years, The River Cafe in London has been a home-from-home for artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists and politicians. It is also the home of its co-founder, Ruthie Rogers — restaurateur, cookbook author, podcast host and one of the most influential figures in British food. On Ruthie’s Table 4, Ruthie invites her guests — many of them friends and longtime restaurant regulars — to The River Cafe for a journey through food and memory. In each episode, Ruthie uses the lens of food to unlock stories and personal histories from an extraordinary range of guests, including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Michael Caine, Dame Tracey Emin, Sir Elton John, Kamala Harris, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, Sir Ian McKellen, Greta Gerwig, Gordon Brown, Tina Fey, Dame Judi Dench, Yotam Ottolenghi, Wyclef Jean, Mel Brooks, Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, Jony Ive, Sarah Jessica Parker and many others. As part of their visit, each guest is invited to choose and read a River Cafe recipe. In a weekly bonus episode, Ruthie and her executive chefs unpack the recipe — exploring its ingredients and origins, sharing the secrets of how they make it at the world-famous restaurant, and offering advice for listeners cooking it at home. So take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation.

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Declan Kelly - Founder, Chairman and CEO of ConselloA conversation with Declan Kelly (Consello founder/chairman/CEO) about resilience shaped by hardship in rural Ireland, his path from journalism to leadership, and how “facts” and trust matter in…1 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Bonus: Making A MenuHow Ruthie’s Table 4 designs and runs a rotating menu and kitchen workflow, including chef assignments, seasonal ingredient choices, and contingency planning.28 May 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Michael & Lindsay Tusk, Restaurateurs, Quince & Co.Ruthie’s Table 4 conversation with restaurateurs Michael Tusk and Lindsay Tusk about building Quince and related restaurants, their hospitality philosophy, sourcing/seasonality, and a shared risotto…26 May 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Bonus: Patrick Radden Keefe on eating together and eating aloneIn this bonus episode of Ruthie’s Table 4, Patrick Radden Keefe discusses how cooking and eating can be both solitary and communal.24 May 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Patrick Radden Keefe, Author of London FallingRuthie’s Table 4 conversation with author Patrick Radden Keefe about his books and craft, using cooking metaphors; centerpiece is London Falling, a true-crime story about a 19-year-old’s death and…19 May 2026 · 39 min · 19 chapters
Bonus: Talking Restaurants with Paul PriceA bonus conversation about restaurant concepts and food memories, mixing theatrical dining (table-side carts and services) with guest Paul Price’s personal culinary background.14 May 2026 · 8 min · 5 chapters
Paul PricePaul Price, a fashion tastemaker and Burberry chief merchant, discusses how his upbringing in a Serbian/Croatian family shaped his love of food, hosting, and clothes; his retail and brand-building…12 May 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
Bonus: AsparagusSpringtime asparagus season—how to choose asparagus, differences among varieties (Italian purple, French white, English green), and several River Cafe recipes (anchovy-butter, batarga butter, and…7 May 2026 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of UberDara Khosrowshahi (Uber CEO) discusses immigration, family history, and how Uber and Uber Eats create real-world impact—especially during COVID—plus restaurant culture and hospitality.4 May 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Bonus: Jorge and Paola Ramos on Welcoming FoodWelcoming people with food—especially Miami home traditions—plus a brief sponsor segment about Sky Pop Protein Soda. Guests: Jorge and Paola Ramos.1 May 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Jorge and Paola RamosFather-daughter journalists Jorge Ramon and Paola Ramon discuss how food, immigration, and journalism intersect—using personal recipes and reporting experiences to explain nostalgia, identity, and…27 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 21 chapters
Bonus: Bruce Bozzi On The Magic Of LasagnaA conversation about the “magic” of lasagna as family tradition, especially how recipes vary house-to-house in Italian/Italian-American cooking.23 Apr 2026 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Bruce BozziBruce Bozzi, longtime Palm Restaurant executive and chef/host, discusses how food and hospitality shaped his family relationships, identity, and career; he also cooks a tomato-and-basil pasta (penne…20 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Bonus: Tom Freston On BartendingTom Freston discusses how bartending shaped his people skills and career prospects, shares cocktail-making history and techniques (especially vodka martinis), and recalls a memorable bar job.16 Apr 2026 · 6 min · 3 chapters
Tom Freston - Co-creator of MTVTom Freston, co-creator of MTV, discusses his life story and how he helped launch MTV, plus travel, food, and major cultural encounters.13 Apr 2026 · 33 min · 20 chapters
Jamie Oliver, Gary Lineker & Seth DoaneEpisode centers on Ruthie’s Table 4: The River Cafe book and podcast, using food as a “magnet” for family, tradition, discovery, art, politics, and “food is food.” Jamie Oliver discusses opening his…7 Apr 2026 · 37 min · 24 chapters
Bonus: Margate, or ‘Traceyville’The episode is a Margate-focused conversation about “Traceyville,” a creative community combining culinary training for refugees and an art residency program.2 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Dame Tracey EminTracy Emin discusses her Tate Modern exhibition A Second Life, her “second life” after surviving cancer, and how illness reshaped her diet, solitude, art-making, and views on justice and…30 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
Bonus: What To Eat When with Sir Sadiq KhanA bonus episode featuring Sir Sadiq Khan discussing eczema treatment ads, then shifting to food and cooking preferences, hosting guests, and mayor-to-mayor collaboration.27 Mar 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor Of LondonRuthie's Table 4 is a podcast where Ruthie Rogers, co-founder of The River Cafe, discusses food memories with notable guests.24 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 14 chapters
Bonus: The Cook And The BookThe River Cafe in London serves as a gathering place for artists, actors, and influential figures, exploring the intersection of food and memory.20 Mar 2026 · 4 min · 2 chapters
Special Episode: The Cook and the BookIn this special episode of Ruthie's Table 4, host Ruthie Rogers is joined by journalist Ashley Baker to discuss the creation of Ruthie's new book, *Table 4 at the River Cafe: Conversations About Food…17 Mar 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Bonus: The Chocolate NemesisThe podcast hosts conversations with various guests who share their food memories, discussing how food impacts their lives and identities.16 Mar 2026 · 4 min · 5 chapters
Aleksandra CrapanzanoConversations centered on food memories and how food impacts various aspects of life, featuring notable guests.10 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 21 chapters