In the season finale of The Kitchen Cabinet, Jay Rayner and his team of food experts are at West Horsley Place to solve the audience’s culinary conundrums.He's joined by food writer Lerato Umah Shaylor, chefs Jeremy Pang, Rob Owen Brown and materials expert Zoe Laughlin to tackle all things banquets and nibbles - from non-alcoholic drinks perfect for Dry January to show stopping banquet meals to amaze party guests. The panellists also discuss the weird food items tucked away at the back of their pantries, and answer the all important question - what's the optimum shape for a glass of champagne?And Jay chats to the Director of West Horsley Place Trust, Ilona Harris, to find out about West Horsley’s rich banqueting history - previously enjoyed by Henry VIII.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah NewtonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Captain ‘Jay’ Hook and his rabble of food experts are in the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury for a pantomime edition of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay in the wings are food writer and Masterchef champion Tim Anderson, chefs Tim Hayward and Sophie Wright, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. Head to toe in panto paraphernalia, the panellists discuss a variety of Christmas-themed cuisines, including meat-free Christmas dinners, pre-made canapés, and the star of every festive feast - the cheese and pineapple hedgehog. In keeping with the pantomime season, the panel addresses the iconic custard pie and the best type of cream to ‘‘splat” with.Also, Jay chats to Ayumi Kuwata, founder of Canterbury’s sampuru store, Smile Labo, about the intricacies of Japan’s fake food tradition.Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah NewtonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay and his team of food experts are answering questions from Luton for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are broadcaster and chef Lerato Umah-Shaylor, food writers Jordan Bourke and Sumayya Usmani, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The panellists attempt to resolve a variety of culinary conundrums, including their best advice for cooking risotto, how to use mace in cooking, and their dream fusion food. Also, Jay chats to Guinness World Record holder for the largest onion bhaji, Oli Khan, and proud producer of the Bedfordshire clanger, Jamie Gunns from Gunns Bakery. Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Senior Producer: Dominic TyermanA Sometin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts answer questions from Wigan.Joining Jay are food writers Nisha Katona, Sophie Wright, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chef Rob Owen Brown.The panel discusses a variety of culinary dilemmas, from when to use white or black pepper to what to do with creamed artichokes. The panellists also discuss their favourite food misnomers, and the all important question - what makes a pie a pie?Jay chats to Bakery Manager Eric Scrivens of Galloways Bakers about why Wigan residents are self proclaimed “Pie Eaters”. He also invites the managing director of Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls, John Winnard MBE, to discuss the popularity of mint sweets around the world.Senior Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah NewtonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary whizzes are answering questions from Sheffield in this week’s episode. Joining Jay are food writers Melek Erdal and Melissa Thompson, food historian Dr Annie Gray, and chef Rob Owen Brown.The panel discusses a variety of culinary conundrums, from tips on perfecting julienne vegetables, to fool proof rice cooking advice. The panellists also discuss which food items they’d turn up with on Christmas Day, and the all important question - how to incorporate Sheffield’s beloved Henderson’s relish into a Christmas feast. Also, Dr Annie Gray gives a run down on the history of staff canteens and cooking for the masses. Senior Producer: Dom Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food fanatics are in Lewisham, south east London for this week’s episode. Joining Jay are food writers Tim Anderson, Melek Erdal and Melissa Thompson, and materials expert Dr Zoe Laughlin. In Lewisham’s Prendergast School, the panel discusses a variety of culinary conundrums, from cooking with coffee to the many uses of banana leaves. The panellists also ponder their desert island dish of choice, and their tips and tricks for cooking for one. Jay chats to Sri Lankan chef and founder of Little Sambol supper club, Gabriella Suresh, about the ins and outs of Sri Lankan lamprais. He also invites Vietnamese food writer, Uyen Luu, to talk about the surprising link between Vietnamese coffee and cats. Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food fanatics are in the thriving city of Glasgow for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are food historian Dr Annie Gray, food writer Sumayya Usmani, recipe developer and presenter Rachel McCormack, and food blogger Fliss Freeborn. Whether it be nostalgia-fuelled packaging, or the perfect pakoras, the panel discuss an array of culinary questions. Among the quick-fire Q and A, the audience debate whether spitting out pomegranate seeds is acceptable, which snack they’d throw out the window, and their favourite winter soups. Also in the programme, Jay chats to Andrew Ramsay from butchers Ramsay’s of Carluke to find out how they make their renowned black pudding Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and the panel take a break from the road to host a postbag edition of The Kitchen Cabinet from the comfort of the studio. Joining Jay are cooks and food writers Melek Erdal, Melissa Thompson and Tim Hayward, and food historian Dr Annie Gray. The team have sorted through the cupboards of the TKC inbox to answer some of your culinary queries. They discuss everything from their go-to salad dressing recipes to various ways you can use tonka beans. Also, they look back at a series full of controversy, revisiting the touchy subjects of sourdough and fish finger sandwiches. Producer: Dom Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts have a grand day out in Masham for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay are food historian Dr Annie Gray, chef Tim Anderson, and food writers Sumayya Usmani and Melissa Thompson. Whether it be assessing the best ways to use leftover brown bread or how to cook a 3 course meal using beer, Jay and the panel of food fanatics discuss a range of culinary conundrums. And there's the most pressing of questions - is it possible to have too many cookbooks? Also in the programme, Sandra Bell of Wensleydale Creamery joins the team to discuss the origins of the cheese, beloved by Wallace and Gromit. And Jo Theakston of Black Sheep Brewery offers advice on dishes you can pair best with beer. Producer: Dan Cocker Assistant Producer: Dulcie Whadcock Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his rabble of recipe experts head to Tunbridge Wells for this week’s episode. Ready to join Jay from the wings of the Assembly Hall Theatre are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, restaurateur and Mauritian food expert Shelina Permalloo, food writer Jordan Bourke, and chef Paula McIntyre. Whether it be assessing the size of the bubbles in sparkling water to the importance of ‘burping’ fermented foods, Jay and the panel of food fanatics discuss a range of culinary conundrums. From inventive ways to use up foraged berries, to alternative uses of sparkling water, the panel discusses a range of culinary debates. And Zoe Laughlin gives us a run down on the varying types and tastes of French beans. A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary connoisseurs are in the football town of Wrexham for this week’s episode of The Kitchen Cabinet. Joining Jay on the pitch are materials expert Zoe Laughlin, self-described ‘chef and part-time pirate’ Rob Owen Brown, food journalist, Fliss Freeborn and renowned chef, Angela Gray. From giant lasagnes to breakfasts you’d eat in secret, the panel discusses a variety of left field recipes. Whether it be alternative uses of cereal, or the best low-effort feast for a dinner party, Jay and his squad tackle a range of culinary questions. Amongst the talk of tinned fish and football feasts, Jay and his team of food referees deliberate over the sandwich fillings worthy of a red card. Amongst the quick-fire Q and A, Jay has a half-time chat with local Salford Friendly Anglers Society, Michael Duddy, who explains the process of freshwater fishing. Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Senior Producer: Dom Tyerman Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Jay Rayner hosts this week's culinary panel show from Billericay. Joining Jay are chef Sophie Wright, Catalonian food expert Rachel McCormack, British-Chinese chef Jeremy Pang, and award-winning food writer Melissa Thompson. The panel indulge in a variety of culinary conundrums, from suggestions for dishes you could make with marjoram, to the difference between hard and soft herbs, the panel are here to answer all of your food-based queries. They also answer by far the most important question of all - what ingredients go into making the ultimate fish finger sandwich? Later Co-Founder of Hoyles Honey, Richard Hoyles, gives us an insight into how bees produce honey and answers the question - do bees ever sleep? Producer: Bethany Hocken Assistant Producer: Rahnee Prescod Executive Producer: Hannah Newton A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4