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Ruthie's Table 4

Ruthie's Table 4

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Summary

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.

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Episodes
  • How to Make the Perfect Tomato Sauce, with Steve Martin and Martin Short

    How to Make the Perfect Tomato Sauce, with Steve Martin and Martin Short
    Nov 12 2026

    In this episode of Table 4: Chefs’ Notes, Steve Martin and Martin Short bring a little show business to the kitchen as they read our slow-cooked tomato sauce recipe, with a banjo, impressions and plenty of laughter.

    Then I’m joined by River Café Executive Chef Joseph Trivelli, my cooking companion of more than 25 years, to share the secrets of a great tomato sauce. From choosing the right tomatoes and cooking the garlic gently to the importance of time, Joe offers his tips for making it at home. We also debate onions, herbs and the all-important question: should you ever put cheese on tomato pasta?

    If you enjoy this podcast, leave us a REVIEW, hit FOLLOW, and turn your notifications ON to make sure you never miss an episode.

    Join the Ruthie’s Table 4 community on social.

    ⁠Instagram: instagram.com/ruthiestable4

    TikTok: tiktok.com/@ruthiestable4

    YouTube: youtube.com/@RuthiesTable4Pod

    Shop River Café Books and more… www.shoptherivercafe.co.uk

    Contact us: ⁠Ruthiestable4pod@gmail.com

    Credits

    Presented by Ruthie Rogers: instagram.com/ruthierogers

    Producer: Robbie Hamilton

    Editor: Julia Johnson

    YouTube Editor: Andrew Tsang

    Production Manager: Bella Salini

    Executive Producers: Ruthie Rogers, Zad Rogers

    Recorded at: River Café: https://www.rivercafe.co.uk/

    Ruthie’s Table 4 is an Atomized Studios production: https://www.atomizedstudios.tv/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    12 mins
  • Steve Martin & Martin Short on a Lifetime of Friendship, Food and Laughter

    Steve Martin & Martin Short on a Lifetime of Friendship, Food and Laughter
    Nov 10 2026

    What happens when two of the funniest men in the world sit down to eat?

    On this special episode of Ruthie’s Table 4, I’m joined by Steve Martin and Martin Short. From their early days on The Three Amigos to Only Murders in the Building, we share stories of life on and off set, comfort food and their rather particular eating habits: Steve has never had a cup of coffee, while Marty won’t touch a raw tomato. Steve brings his banjo, Marty gives a wonderfully theatrical reading of our slow-cooked tomato sauce recipe, and the laughter never stops.

    This episode of Ruthie’s Table 4 is sponsored by Burberry.

    If you enjoy this podcast, leave us a REVIEW, hit FOLLOW, and turn your notifications ON to make sure you never miss an episode.

    Join the Ruthie’s Table 4 community on social.

    ⁠Instagram: instagram.com/ruthiestable4

    TikTok: tiktok.com/@ruthiestable4

    YouTube: youtube.com/@RuthiesTable4Pod

    Shop River Café Books and more… www.shoptherivercafe.co.uk

    Contact us: ⁠Ruthiestable4pod@gmail.com

    Credits

    Presented by Ruthie Rogers: instagram.com/ruthierogers

    Producer: Robbie Hamilton

    Editor: Julia Johnson

    YouTube Editor: Andrew Tsang

    Production Manager: Bella Salini

    Executive Producers: Ruthie Rogers, Zad Rogers

    Recorded at: River Café: https://www.rivercafe.co.uk/

    Ruthie’s Table 4 is an Atomized Studios production: https://www.atomizedstudios.tv/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    42 mins
  • How to Cook the Perfect Sea Bass... Introducing Table 4: Chefs’ Notes!

    How to Cook the Perfect Sea Bass... Introducing Table 4: Chefs’ Notes!
    Nov 5 2026

    We have something new for Series 6: Table 4: Chefs’ Notes! Each week, our Executive Chefs, Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli, join me to share the secrets behind our favourite River Cafe recipes.

    In this episode, Nile Rodgers reads our recipe for grilled sea bass with salsa verde. Then Sian and Joseph share their expert tips for preparing and cooking the perfect sea bass, including a technique for knowing exactly when your fish is cooked.

    If you enjoy this podcast, leave us a REVIEW, hit FOLLOW, and turn your notifications ON to make sure you never miss an episode.

    Join the Ruthie’s Table 4 community on social.

    ⁠Instagram: instagram.com/ruthiestable4

    TikTok: tiktok.com/@ruthiestable4

    YouTube: youtube.com/@RuthiesTable4Pod

    Shop River Café Books and more… www.shoptherivercafe.co.uk

    Contact us: ⁠Ruthiestable4pod@gmail.com

    Credits

    Presented by Ruthie Rogers: instagram.com/ruthierogers

    Production Manager: Bella Salini

    YouTube Editor: Andrew Tsang

    Producer: Robbie Hamilton

    Editor: Julia Johnson

    Executive Producers: Ruthie Rogers, Zad Rogers

    Recorded at: River Café: https://www.rivercafe.co.uk/

    Ruthie’s Table 4 is an Atomized Studios production: https://www.atomizedstudios.tv/

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    13 mins
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