Food Rebels

In this moving episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp speaks with Julie Friend, a MasterChef winner and food writer, about her personal journey with cancer. for a deeply personal conversation.  Julie opens up about her experience with cancer: the shock of the diagnosis, the emotional rollercoaster, and the devastating impact it had on her sense […]

🔥 In this sizzling episode of Food Rebels, AJ Sharp meets Dan Shearman: eco-chef, food truck renegade, and the bold founder of the UK’s original hot honey brand, WilderBee. What started as a spicy side hustle has become a million-pound business, blazing a trail through kitchens, burger joints, and cocktail bars across the UK. Dan

This week on Food Rebels, AJ Sharp is joined by Imogen Royall from Northern Pasta Co. – the pasta pioneers turning your average dinner into a delicious act of rebellion. From living on a Croatian island to stamping 60,000 bags of pasta by hand, Imogen and her husband are showing us how food can be fun,

This week on Food Rebels, AJ is joined by the brilliant Gok Wan for a heartfelt, honest, and often hilarious conversation about his lifelong love of food. From growing up in his family’s restaurant to the joy he finds in cooking for others, Gok shares how food has shaped his life—touching on everything from passion

This week on Food Rebels, AJ sits down with Richard Parson, MD of the legendary Fudge Kitchen 🍬 From old-school fudge-making to bold flavour innovation, Richard shares the secrets behind 43 years of sweet success — including their shift to employee ownership, commitment to ethical sourcing, and why staying rebellious is key to staying relevant.

Join AJ Sharp, as she sits down with Ella Mckay, the brilliant mind behind Fatso 🍫 Ella shares how she’s making dark chocolate fun, indulgent, and unapologetically bold, while staying committed to ethical sourcing, clean ingredients, and innovative flavours. Plus, she opens up about the juggle of entrepreneurship and motherhood.

🌿 Last up in the Food Rebels Expert Series… we’re revisiting Gut Matters! 🌿   Guest presenter Dhruv Baker joins AJ Sharp to dive into the world of gut health and how it can impact everything from our immunity to our mental health   From boosting immunity to supporting mental well-being, it’s clear your gut

It’s time to shine the spotlight back on our Drink to Thrive episode! 🔦   Host AJ Sharp and guest presenter Rebecca Woollard dive into the fascinating world of unique drinks. Discover the secrets to drinking more water and the surprising effects of fig leaves on kombucha. Plus, don’t miss out on Kristal Baker’s Great

AJ’s got her hands full with some seriously exciting projects so can’t jump into the presenting seat for a couple of weeks, but the foodie chat doesn’t stop! 🙌🏼   We’re shining a light on 3 unforgettable episodes in the coming weeks, each featuring an expert co-host who brought serious insight, passion, and foodie wisdom

This week, AJ Sharp is joined by Laurie Fermor of Freddie’s Farm to leap into the world of ultra-processed foods. The pair discuss the dangers of hyper-palatable snacks and the power of marketing. We also get an incredible insight from Laurie into what sets Freddie’s Farm’s products apart, while sharing tips for healthier snacking and