It's a collaboration we never saw happening, but we're very glad it is.
If you're a foodie then you might have seen this coming, but the legendary Ox Club is joining forces with comedian James Acaster for an exclusive set menu to celebrate their 10th birthday.
But before we get into that, allow us to fill you in on the relationship between them.
James Acaster is not only known for his hilarious stand up comedy gigs, but also for hosting a food podcast named 'Off Menu'.
It's a podcast that interviews celebrities about their dream menu in their dream restaurant, basically like asking someone about their death row meal but a lot less morbid.
James has mentioned the Ox Club and their wonderful food many times on this podcast, specifically praising the very first meal he had there which consisted of Kentucky Fried Mussels, duck breast and a triumphant baked Alaska.
So for their 10th birthday, that menu is coming back.
Announcing this very exciting news to Instagram, the Ox Club said: "We're teaming up with good friend of Ox Club, comedian, food connoisseur, musician, James Acaster, to present a very special set menu in celebration of our 10th Birthday.
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"If you follow us then you'll know we're very proud to have been mentioned a whole bunch of times by James on the Off Menu podcast, so we had to try and do something with him.
"We weren't quite sure what to do but having discussed with James, it was clear that his first ever meal he had at Ox Club was a special one, so we gave former head chef Will Campbell a ring, who cooked the menu at the time, and set about recreating that very menu featuring Kentucky Fried Mussels, Thirkleby Duck, Baked Alaska and more..."
The aptly named Oxcaster set menu will be available from Wednesday 22 October until Saturday 25 October alongside their regular menu.
You can book your table here and who knows, maybe you'll be sat next to James himself.
A Sheffield pizzeria has been named one of the world’s best in a prestigious global ranking.
Forbici, the restaurant where all pizzas are served with a pair of scissors, is the only northern pizzeria to be recognised at last week's Best Pizza Awards 2026.
The awards took place in Milan, and are said to be the Michelin equivalent of the pizza world.
Forbici was named as creating one of the world’s best pizzas, with its master chef recognised as one of the top pizza chefs in the world.
It’s one of just two UK pizzerias listed in the coveted top 100 this year.
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Forbici opened in Manchester back in 2024, and has since expanded across to lovely Sheffield on Millennium Square back in March.
It was also once named by Marco Pierre White as ‘the best pizza’ he’d ever had - quite an accolade.
Biga pizza dough at Forbici is slow-fermented to create a light, risen crust, before being topped with quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and Italian produce.
It also has a lot of northern flavour, thanks to local specials like the Lancashire Hotpot – a pizza topped with crisps.
And all pizzas are served with scissors, inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, to be cut into quarters.
Master baker Davide Argentino is a fifth-generation baker from Napoli. While his family runs two bakeries on his behalf back home, Davide brings a true taste of authentic Neapolitan pizza to the UK.
Commenting on the recognition, Davide said: “It is a huge honour for Forbici to be recognised as one of the best pizzerias in the world.
“Baking has been in my family for five generations, so this is a really proud moment. In crafting Forbici’s signature dough we challenged convention pushing the fermentation process to the limit. Every bite reflects the patience, precision and expertise behind our approach.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team, whose passion, skill and commitment to the craft of pizza-making make Forbici what it is every day.”
An intimate Japanese katsu bar with only 15 seats is coming to Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Chef Fern is taking on another venture, and this time it's all about Katsu.
If you know anything about the Leeds food scene, then you'll know the absolute legend that is Chef Fern.
Her first restaurant, Fern Modern Sushi, is a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Known for their expertly crafted sushi made with only the freshest fish on offer.
Nestled in the Central Arcade, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant captured the hearts of many foodies since opening in 2024.
This year, Chef Fern set her sights on another restaurant on Vicar Lane.
Image: O Katsu
Tori Nori opened just a couple of months ago, a modern Japanese grill centred around the fiery robata where guests can watch the chefs cook everything from grilled fish to delicious yakitori skewers right in front of their very eyes.
Unsurprisingly, Tori Nori has also been a huge hit.
But there's just no stopping Fern as she goes on to open yet another restaurant in the city centre.
Introducing O Katsu, an intimate restaurant with only 15 covers serving premium katsu.
Katsu is basically a breaded, deep-fried piece of meat, seafood or vegetables. Served with steaming hot rice, shredded cabbage, miso soup and dipping sauces, it's nothing short of delicious and a popular meal enjoyed in Japan.
We don't know much abut the opening just yet, but what we do know is that it'll be located just opposite her first restaurant in the Central Arcade.
There will be no bookings, and the space will feature an open kitchen so guests can watch the magic happen.
One things for sure, if Chef Fern is involved you just know it's going to be brilliant. We'll keep you updated on the opening of O Katsu as and when we find out.
Clementine Hall -
17th October 2025 
