Chef Jackson Boxer on life as a restaurateur, finding balance and his favourite foods

In this special on-location episode of the Good Food Podcast, join host Samuel Goldsmith as he sits down with the highly respected chef Jackson Boxer at his renowned restaurant, Brunswick House. Jackson shares insights into his culinary career, his daily routines, and the challenges and joys of being a chef and a father. Listen in to hear Jackson's thoughts on cooking for oneself versus cooking for others, his philosophy on food, and his love for simple yet exquisite dishes. Plus, what do his children think of his cooking, his culinary disasters and his favourite dish. Jackson Boxer began his career as a kitchen porter at the age of 16. He continued to pursue cooking jobs while finishing school and completing a degree in English at Cambridge University. After graduating, he joined the opening team at 32 Great Queen Street. After three years, he left to found Brunswick House at the age of 24, together with his brother Frank Boxer. What was initially intended as a six-month pop-up with a 10-seat counter snack bar and a café atmosphere, has grown into a dining room, bar, terrace, three private dining rooms and the cellars – a nascent speakeasy and dance dungeon. In March 2019, Jackson opened Orasay in Notting Hill, inspired by the western isles of Scotland, and now splits his time between the kitchens of Brunswick House and Orasay as Chef Proprietor. In summer 2023, Jackson joined Cowley Manor Experimental, the Experimental Group’s first UK project outside of London, as Chef Consultant for the Cotswolds-based hotel. In September 2023, Jackson opened Jackson Boxer at the Corner restaurant on the second floor of Selfridges, Oxford Street. In 2024, he opened his newest restaurant in Covent Garden, Henri. Subscribers to the Good Food app via App Store get access to the show ad-free, and with regular bonus content such as interviews recorded at the good food show. To get started, download the Good Food app today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join host Samuel Goldsmith every Tuesday as he chats with cooks, chefs, and food lovers. In each episode, Samuel dives into a sparkling conversation about the guest's life, their journey in the food and drink world, and, of course, their passion for food. Expect plenty of laughs, life lessons, and unforgettable stories from the people behind the plates. The fun doesn't stop there! Tune in for sections like My Favourite Dish, where the guest discusses their favourite dishes and how they've made them their own, Cookery Confessions, where guests share their funniest kitchen mishaps and culinary secrets, and Quick Fire Questions, a rapid round of surprises that reveal more about their tastes and quirks.  Plus, on Thursdays, get a taste of new recipes in our bonus episodes—easy-to-follow cook-alongs to bring the flavours of the conversation to your kitchen.  Do scroll back in the feed to our archive including special episodes hosted by Tom Kerridge, Orlando Murrin and Mallika Basu. The Good Food podcast has featured guests such as: Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussain, Michel Roux, Ainsley Harriot, Gennaro Contaldo, Claire Richards, Fred Sirieix, Big Zuu, Tess Daly, Liz Bonnin, Becky Excell, Professor Tim Spector, Rukmini Iyer, Riyadh Khalaf, John Whaite, Crystelle Pereira, Paul Ainsworth, The Hairy Bikers, Marcus Wareing, Sabrina Ghayour, Jane Dunn and Atul Kochhar.  Discussing topics such as BBQ, fermenting, brunch, spices, Eurovision, Caribbean flavours, sustainability, chocolate, Spanish cuisine, vegan cooking, Bake Off, airfryers, health, wellbeing, nutrition, slow cookers, cocktails, pancakes, pressure cookers, seasonal food and cocktails.