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Podcast · 227 episodes

Ruthie's Table 4, page 4

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.

All episodes, page 4

Marc NewsonMarc Newson is recognized as a major figure in industrial design, discussing his upbringing in Australia, diverse design projects, and his culinary inclinations, particularly about barbecuing.18 Nov 2025 · 39 min
VP Kamala HarrisIn this episode of *Ruthie's Table 4*, host Ruthie Rogers engages in a heartwarming conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris about food, memories, and the significance of cooking in their lives.11 Nov 2025 · 38 min
Marina Hyde and Richard OsmanDiscussion on hosting dinner parties, food preferences, and the origins of their podcast "The Rest is Entertainment."4 Nov 2025 · 31 min
Mark RonsonMark Ronson, a musician, producer, DJ, and author, discusses his memoir *Night People: How to Be a DJ in 90s New York City* with Ruthie Rogers.28 Oct 2025 · 25 min
From The Archive: Will FerrellIn this episode, Ruthie Rogers converses with actor Will Ferrell about food memories, family, and the comforting role of cooking in their lives.21 Oct 2025 · 40 min
From The Archive: Adam GopnikHosted by Ruthie Rogers, this podcast features intimate conversations about food memories with notable guests who share their culinary experiences and the impact of food on culture and life.13 Oct 2025 · 35 min
From The Archive: Olivia ColmanRuthie's Table 4, hosted by Ruthie Rogers from The River Cafe in London, invites guests to share their food memories, exploring the intersection of food with politics, culture, love, and heritage.6 Oct 2025 · 34 min
Bonus: Porcini MushroomsThe River Cafe in London serves as a gathering spot for influential figures across various fields.29 Sep 2025 · 9 min
Bonus: First Days At The River CafeThis episode features Ruthie Rogers, Sian Owen, and Joseph Trivelli reminiscing about their first days at The River Cafe, sharing humorous and heartfelt memories from their early experiences in the…23 Sep 2025 · 15 min
From The Archive: Keira Knightley & James RightonRuthie's Table 4 invites notable guests to share food memories, exploring the cultural and emotional significance of food in our lives.15 Sep 2025 · 37 min
From The Archive: Frank GehryThe podcast explores the intersection of food, culture, and personal memories through conversations with notable guests from various creative fields.8 Sep 2025 · 29 min
From The Archive: Laura DernFood as an integral part of culture, memory, and personal history; sustainable farming; personal anecdotes related to food and family.1 Sep 2025 · 35 min
From The Archive: Vivek MurthyRuthie's Table 4, hosted by Ruthie Rogers of The River Cafe, features conversations with various guests discussing their food memories and experiences.25 Aug 2025 · 43 min
From The Archive: Nigella LawsonRuthie's Table 4 explores food memories and how they influence personal identity, culture, and relationships through conversations with notable guests.18 Aug 2025 · 22 min
From the Archive: Victoria BeckhamRuthie's Table 4 is an intimate podcast series where Ruthie Rogers, co-founder of The River Cafe in London, engages with a variety of guests—who are often her friends—to discuss the deep connection…11 Aug 2025 · 22 min
Best of Season Four: Part 2In this episode of Ruthie's Table 4, host Ruth Rogers revisits conversations with notable guests from Season Four.4 Aug 2025 · 40 min
Best of Season Four: Part 1Ruthie's Table 4 is a culinary podcast where Ruthie Rogers, co-founder of The River Cafe, converses with notable guests about food memories and cultural significance of food in their lives.28 Jul 2025 · 48 min
Bonus: Benedict Cumberbatch on the health toll of weight gain and loss as an actorThe podcast invites guests from various creative fields to discuss their food memories and experiences, and how food intertwines with identity, culture, and personal stories.23 Jul 2025 · 5 min
Benedict Cumberbatch remembers living with Wes Anderson whilst filming, imitates Ruthie, and discusses his upcoming film The Roses with Olivia Colman.The podcast features conversations centered around food memories with notable figures from various fields, discussing the cultural and personal significance of food in their lives.21 Jul 2025 · 36 min
Bonus: Bono reads the recipe for Spaghetti alla Puttanesca and shares how his father influenced himIn this bonus episode of Ruthie's Table 4, Bono shares the beloved River Café recipe for Spaghetti alla Puttanesca and reflects on his father's influence on his life, particularly in relation to…17 Jul 2025 · 8 min
Bono shares food memories from early life, recalls bringing politicians together to break bread, and even sings Amazing Grace.A conversation series featuring notable guests reminiscing about food memories and discussing the cultural significance of food in their lives.14 Jul 2025 · 41 min
Bonus: Alexandra Mousavizadeh remembers traditional Danish cuisine The River Cafe in London serves as a backdrop for meaningful conversations about food, heritage, and culture, featuring guests who share their food memories and experiences.9 Jul 2025 · 5 min
Alexandra Mousavizadeh on AI opportunities, losing a finger and Persian cuisineConversation about food, technology, personal experiences, and cultural reflections.7 Jul 2025 · 42 min
Bonus: Catering for 700 at the Tate Modern's 25th anniversaryIn this special bonus episode of *Ruthie's Table 4*, host Ruthie Rogers speaks with executive chefs Sian Owen and Joseph Trivelli about the intricate process of catering for a large-scale sit-down…5 Jul 2025 · 20 min