''The Kitchen Cabinet'' is a

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programme hosted by

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in which members of the public can put questions to a panel of experts about food and cooking.

History

The programme was first broadcast on 7 Feb 2012; it is in its 39th series. It is a Somethin' Else production.

Format

The show is a similar format to the long established ''

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,'' coming from public venues at interesting 'food locations' in Britain in front of an audience. Panel members have included the food historian Professor

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James 'Jocky' Petrie James "Jocky" Petrie is a Scottish professional chef, best known for his work alongside chef Heston Blumenthal as head of development of the Experimental Kitchen at The Fat Duck, and as Group Executive Development Chef for Gordon Ramsay. He has ...

, the former Head of Creative Development for

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and food writer Tim Hayward.

References

External links

''The Kitchen Cabinet'' at the BBC website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kitchen Cabinet, The BBC Radio 4 programmes Radio programs about food and drink