Dishing It Out

This Week on Dishing it Out, Gary and Gareth welcome Ross Bryans, the Scottish-born chef and executive chef of Banba, the newly opened restaurant on Harcourt Street in Dublin. Ross has built an extraordinary international career, working in some of the world's most prestigious kitchens, including Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Gordon Ramsay's three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Chelsea, Pollen Street Social and Corrigan's Mayfair.

Ross talks through his career from starting out in Glasgow to working in the some of the most demanding kitchens in the world. Over the years he has built out a truly astonishing CV which he takes us through. Interestingly he shares his experience of working under Gordon Ramsay and what he learned from him, among others.

The lads also discuss Ross’ most recent ventures including operating as the Group Executive Chef for the Dean Hotel Group and in particular, the recent opening of Banba.

This week’s Nespresso Dish of the Week is presented by Gareth and is a delicious apple crumble, despite Gary’s protests. The Culinary Conundrum looks at some of the best tv and film which showcases the reality of life as a chef.

This Week on Dishing it Out, Gary and Gareth welcome Erica Drum, the Dublin-born chef, food writer, presenter and recipe developer who has become a familiar face on Virgin Media's The Six O'Clock Show. Erica joins the lads having just released her gorgeous new cookbook with Blasta, titled ‘Dinner’.
In the food game, there is nothing Erica hasn’t done – and the conversation brings an amazing whistle stop tour of her career to date. Enjoying the atmosphere of dinner parties as a child in her family home, Erica has taken this passion and become a formidable force in anything she has turned her hand to.
From working in professional kitchens to hosting demonstrations at food festivals and eventually cooking on TV, Erica is proof that you can always evolve and grow within your work – and her new book is no better example of that. She’s equally inspiring as she is entertaining.
This week’s Nespresso Dish of the Week is presented by Gary and is a lemon chicken and orzo dish which sounds divine. The Culinary Conundrum puts the focus back on the lads and asks what their own death row meals would be.

This Week on Dishing it Out, Gary and Gareth welcome Sean Lally, one of Ireland's best-known hoteliers and co-owner of Hotel Woodstock in Ennis, County Clare. Sean has spent decades working in Irish hospitality and In 2016, fulfilled a long-held ambition of running his own family hotel by taking over Hotel Woodstock.
Sean takes us through his career from his early days of bouncing around hotels - from teaching staff olé chants during Italia 90 to meeting his eventual wife while taking her booking for another wedding!
Sean’s interest in sport has been well serviced by his career and he shares some incredible stories about working behind the scenes with Munster rugby and the All Blacks. He also gives some amazing insights into how social media has enhanced their business over the years.
This week’s Nespresso Dish of the Week is presented by Gary and is a scotch broth, a wonderful dish as the weather turns. The Culinary Conundrum explains how to get the most out of your slow cooker.

This Week on Dishing it Out, Gary and Gareth welcome Seamus Commons, the award-winning chef behind La Fougère Restaurant at Knockranny House Hotel in Westport, County Mayo. A Mayo native, Seamus has established himself as one of the West of Ireland's most respected chefs, earning multiple Best Chef in Connacht awards and widespread recognition for his creative, technically accomplished cooking.

Gareth is the odd one out this week as Seamus and Gary recall their farming backgrounds and early learning in Killybegs. The lads have a good laugh on their shared experiences over the years and how Gareth once did a trial for Seamus early on in his career.

The guys discuss Seamus’ career and his return to Mayo from city living, how AI will impact the world of cooking, travelling to learn your craft and the competitive culture of kitchens. Each with their own experiences and unique perspectives, it’s a real insight to the world of being a chef in Ireland.

This week’s Nespresso Dish of the Week is presented by Gareth and is a venison casserole, a fitting dish for the time of year and Seamus’ expertise. The Culinary Conundrum looks at how to make kids get involved in the kitchen without making a mess.

This Week on Dishing it Out, Gary and Gareth welcome Luca De Marzio, the Italian restaurateur and owner of Rosa Madre, one of Dublin's best-known Italian restaurants. Over 16 years, he has built Rosa Madre from a humble coffee haunt to a Dublin institution of Italian cuisine.
Luca talks about moving to Ireland to begin his hospitality career working at The Westbury Hotel, where he also met his wife Trish. He talks about the reality of running a restaurant in how no day is the same, running a business with your wife and how he champions some Irish produce whilst sticking to his Italian roots.
The lads discuss Luca’s passion for wine, fast cars and having fun. Luca also shares a cracking story about how he agreed to feed Dave Grohl while getting a tattoo, only to realise the restaurant wasn’t open! He’s a total wildcard but a great laugh.
This week’s Nespresso Dish of the Week is presented by Gareth and is a delicious Thai Chicken Curry. The Culinary Conundrum offers some great Christmas gift ideas for aspiring home chefs.