Are you keen to find out what dishes your favourite celebrity reckons are all-timers? Perhaps you fancy learning what really goes into pulling together a Michelin-starred menu?

Every meal, whether it’s a fast-food classic, a childhood staple or a high-end delicacy, has a story behind it, and some of the most fascinating food podcasts around are delving into those tales. Plus, there’s something about talking over a good meal that seems to set interviewees at ease, resulting in open, honest chats.

From star-studded old favourites to exciting new launches, these are some of our favourite food-inspired listens (just be warned: some of these might make your stomach rumble).

From cooking inspiration to fantasy meals: 9 food podcasts that will have you returning for second helpings