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Andrew Garfield swoons over our smash cheeseburger with burger sauce

Dish

Hosted by Angela Hartnett and Nick Grimshaw

56m
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Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett welcome actor Andrew Garfield to the podcast to discuss his new film about the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, his love for crisps and comfort food, and his early days in Los Angeles. The conversation covers the gritty realities of historical filmmaking directed by Paul Greengrass, fond memories of childhood pesto pasta, and a competitive fast-food quiz. Throughout the episode, the hosts prepare a smash cheeseburger with burger sauce and a batch of homemade cookies.

  • When making a smash cheeseburger, use beef mince with at least 12% fat to ensure the patty remains moist. 26:12
  • Marinating smoked streaky bacon in clear honey and soy sauce overnight adds a sticky, caramelised balance to burgers. 25:21
  • Adding a small amount of sugar to tomato-based pasta sauces helps remove the natural acidity of the tomatoes. 19:47
  • Resting cookie dough for about an hour before baking prevents it from being too sticky to shape properly. 52:20

Chapters

  1. 0:08
    Introduction and Tequila Teaser

    Hosts Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett open the episode with a playful Tequila advertisement and light banter before introducing the main guest.

  2. 5:36
    Gherkins, Pickles, and Burger Sauce

    The hosts explain the role of gherkins and pickles in the burger sauce, detailing ingredients and preparation steps.

  3. 7:56
    Meet Andrew Garfield and Burger Plans

    Nick and Angela welcome actor Andrew Garfield, discuss his love of burgers, and outline plans to cook a smash burger for the show.

  4. 17:15
    Food Preferences and Early Memories

    Garfield shares his likes and dislikes in food, recounting childhood memories of pesto pasta and his love for classic British dishes.

  5. 24:45
    The Burger Recipe Breakdown

    Angela Hartnett walks listeners through the step‑by‑step recipe for the smashed cheeseburger, including seasoning, sauce, and cooking technique.

  6. 29:46
    Closing Thoughts and Takeaway

    The episode wraps up with reflections on storytelling, the role of food in conversation, and a final nod to the smash burger recipe.

  7. 38:05
    Actor’s Perspective on Craft and Challenges

    Garfield reflects on the demands of acting, the importance of authenticity, and the emotional toll of intense film scenes.

  8. 47:00
    Intro and Quick Fire Quiz

    Hosts introduce Andrew Garfield and launch a rapid‑fire fast‑food quiz to warm up the episode.

  9. 49:44
    Cookie‑Making Segment Begins

    Andrew joins the hosts in the kitchen to bake cookies, sharing family memories and recipe details.

  10. 52:20
    Cookie‑Baking Process Explained

    The hosts walk through mixing, folding, and baking the cookies, with Andrew reflecting on his mum’s recipe.

  11. 53:47
    Closing Remarks and Thank‑You

    The episode wraps up with gratitude, final thoughts, and calls to action for listeners.

Highlights

  • 9:16

    Andrew Garfield Joins Dishstory

    Andrew Garfield arrives on the show and immediately expresses his excitement about the food and the podcast.

  • 17:15

    Early Childhood Food Memoriesstory

    Andrew Garfield recalls eating a massive bowl of fresh pesto pasta on his front doorstep as a child and realizing how much he loved food.

  • 24:45

    Making the Ultimate Smash Burgerstrategy

    Angela Hartnett explains the recipe for the smash cheeseburger, featuring beef patties, homemade burger sauce, gherkins, and honey-soy bacon.

  • 26:50

    A Dream of Running a Burger Standinsight

    Andrew Garfield shares his genuine dream of opening a small hole-in-the-wall burger stand to stay in direct contact with ordinary people and life.

  • 29:55

    Discussing The Uprisinginsight

    Andrew Garfield discusses starring in Paul Greengrass's film about the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, noting its contemporary resonance regarding inequality and the cost of living crisis.

  • 38:05

    Acting and Leaving It All on Setinsight

    Andrew Garfield reflects on working with director David Fincher on The Social Network and the value of doing multiple takes to get the best performance.

  • 46:22

    Finding Meaning in Theatrestory

    Andrew Garfield shares a moving story about a young audience member coming out to his mother after a theatre performance, illustrating the profound impact of live art.

Quotes

  • “So you blend all that together, which end up with sauce like this, which is delicious.”
    Angela Hartnett · 25:10
  • “you put your burger ball, if you like, on the pan, and a bit of parchment paper on top.”
    Angela Hartnett · 25:37
  • “And you need a bit of fat in there, you need at least 12% fat.”
    Angela Hartnett · 26:14
  • “We do, we have an organic Malbec, which pairs wonderfully with juicy beef burgers, because it's dark fruit and smooth tannin.”
    Angela Hartnett · 29:24
  • “They're asking to make a living. They're asking to be free. They're asking to have the dignity of their own souls.”
    Unnamed speaker · 34:07
  • “I was like, oh, I get it, it doesn't matter, it's none of my business if it's good, it's none of my business if my dad likes it or doesn't, just doing it is, and then I did it and it was fine, and I realised, oh, actually, I think I would have died if I hadn't have gone on.”
    Unnamed speaker · 44:35
  • “It was a kind of response to Angels in America. It was a British play about two young closeted gay boys on a council estate in London.”
    Unnamed speaker · 45:18
  • “I do love cookies. Is it your worst nightmare?”
    Unnamed speaker · 50:03
  • “I had a lovely time. Thank you so much.”
    Unnamed speaker · 56:09
  • Don Julio Tequila 0:08–0:25
  • Waitrose 29:38–29:48
  • Waitrose 56:25–56:53

About this episode

A man who likes to leave it all on the field. Our smash burger is no exception. Award-winning English and American actor Andrew Garfield joins us ahead of the release of his new film, The Uprising. Set against the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, the film explores a moment of huge social change and its relevance today, as Andrew shares the joy of finally working with director Paul Greengrass and what made the production such a spirited one. As every good dinner party should, it begins with crisps and dips, served on a Lazy Susan and assembled by Nick, much to Andrew’s amusement. But it’s not long before Andrew is left speechless with Angela’s recreation of Owain Hill’s smash cheeseburger with burger sauce recipe. It’s served with chips and plenty of Andrew’s favourite condiment, American mustard, alongside glasses of Warsteiner Beer and a bottle of Finca Lalande Organic Malbec, selected by the Waitrose wine experts. For dessert, Andrew joins Angela at the counter to make his favourite cookies. Time spent with Andrew Garfield is certainly time well spent, as we get to know the man behind a huge variety of roles. While nine hours on stage might be nothing for Andrew, the thought of primary school dinners still has the power to haunt him. We hear about his childhood pesto-pasta epiphany, what makes the perfect ‘fat sandwich’, and after such a glowing review of the smash burger, whether we might be looking at the beginnings of a new restaurant venture with Angela and Nick. You can watch full episodes of Dish on YouTube and on Spotify. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes The recipe for the smash cheeseburger with burger sauce was created for Waitrose by Owain Hill at Hills Brecon A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish If you want to get in touch with us about anything at all, contact [email protected] Dish from Waitrose is made by Cold Glass Productions 00:00 - Coming up on Dish… 00:53 - Welcome & a date to Elton John! 03:03 - Today’s guest 04:32 - Let’s talk pickles! 06:48 - Andrew Garfield is here with gifts! 08:49 - How’s life? 10:40 - Crisps & dips courtesy of Nick! 11:44 - A quick lesson in truffles 14:20 - Food dislikes and primary school trauma! 15:53 - Andrew’s food likes 16:06 - A pesto pasta epiphany 18:04 - Nothing beats spag bol! 19:08 - Parmesan on bacon?! 19:38 - Andrew’s big fat sandwich 20:50 - From hosting to unforgettable triple cooked chips 21:53 - Smash burgers are served! 25:47 - A new beefy venture? 26:46 - Angela’s first Glasto 28:18 - Drinks pairings 28:46 - The Uprising 33:51 - A spirited cast & working with Paul Greengrass 35:45 - Would Nick survive 1381? 36:39 - Being immersed in roles 39:40 - An eternal love for theatre 46:00 - Fast food quiz 48:42 - Baking cookies with Andrew! 51:53 - Cookies are served! 52:24 - End of the show question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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