The evening featured a star studded panel of culinary experts
The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of laughter
The Point was buzzing with excitement as 300 guests made up the live audience for a special recording of BBC Radio 4’s much-loved food panel show, The Kitchen Cabinet.
Hosted by the ever-charismatic Jay Rayner, the evening featured a star-studded panel of culinary experts:
Jocky Petrie – acclaimed chef and food innovator
Sophie Wright – chef and cookbook author
Dr Annie Gray – renowned food historian
Shelina Permalloo – MasterChef winner and proud Southampton local
From inventive ways to use up carrots to the dos and don'ts of banquet planning (spoiler: skip the cooked fish!), the panel served up a delicious mix of wit, wisdom, and culinary insight.
Highlights included a deep dive into the humble pear, tips for the perfect chicken breast, and a memorable moment featuring a spam-and-noodle-stuffed pitta that had the audience in stitches.
The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and full of laughter, an evening that celebrated food, community, and the joy of shared stories. The episode is set to air on 23 August, so put the date into your calendars.
Pictured: Host, Jay Rayner.