
Ruthie's Table 4
For more than 30 years The River Cafe in London, has been the home-from-home of artists, architects, designers, actors, collectors, writers, activists, and politicians. Michael Caine, Glenn Close, JJ Abrams, Steve McQueen, Victoria and David Beckham, and Lily Allen, are just some of the people who love to call The River Cafe home.
On River Cafe Table 4, Rogers sits down with her customers—who have become friends—to talk about food memories. Table 4 explores how food impacts every aspect of our lives. “Foods is politics, food is cultural, food is how you express love, food is about your heritage, it defines who you and who you want to be,” says Rogers.
Each week, Rogers invites her guest to reminisce about family suppers and first dates, what they cook, how they eat when performing, the restaurants they choose, and what food they seek when they need comfort. And to punctuate each episode of Table 4, guests such as Ralph Fiennes, Emily Blunt, and Alfonso Cuarón, read their favourite recipe from one of the best-selling River Cafe cookbooks.
Table 4 itself, is situated near The River Cafe’s open kitchen, close to the bright pink wood-fired oven and next to the glossy yellow pass, where Ruthie oversees the restaurant. You are invited to take a seat at this intimate table and join the conversation.
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Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2025 • 16min
(Bonus Episode) Behind the scenes at The River Cafe over Father's Day
In this special bonus episode, I take you 'behind the scenes' with The River Cafe's executive chefs Sian Owen and Joseph Trivelli, talking about a busy Sunday lunch for Father’s Day, how to make the perfect pesto, and why DOP basil is so special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 2025 • 31min
Keith McNally on meeting Rose Gray, problem-solving at Balthazar, and SNL parties
From the moment Rose and I thought about doing The River Café, Rose made it clear that everything she knew, she had learned from Keith McNally, a hero of restaurants — with The Odeon, Pastis, Balthazar, Lucky Strike to name a few. Keith is here with me today to talk about friends, family, writing a book and most of all ‘regretting almost everything’. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 2025 • 35min
Nili Lotan on the five key pieces at her fashion company, her grandmother’s recipe book, and working for Ralph Lauren
Nili Lotan is not only a brilliant designer, and an entrepreneur. A woman with strong values she has held onto since starting her own fashion company, she advocates for peace, she supports women and working mothers. She and I both believe that great design, whether food or fashion, is about simplicity, precision, and timelessness. We talk about food and architecture, food and politics, food and family, food and fashion. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 2025 • 35min
Q&A special - Ruthie answers your questions with executive chefs, Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli
In The River Cafe, we like a question. One of the reasons we have an open kitchen is that everything is on view and even our customers ask for tips on how to prepare their favourite meals. This week, Sian Wyn Owen, Joseph Trivelli and I are answering questions you have sent in. When and what to eat, our favourite seasons and much more. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 2025 • 34min
Graydon Carter on the Vanity Fair Oscar party, banning people from his restaurant and profiling Trump
Looking at all the work Graydon Carter has done over the years, what it would be like to be one of his creations? As Spy magazine, I'd be fearless, funny, ahead of my time, radical and brave. Were I Vanity Fair, I'd be glamorous and erudite. Say I was his restaurant, The Waverly Inn, I'd be delicious, nestled in a beautiful corner of Greenwich Village. As Airmail, I would fly through the air every week, telling everyone what they need to know. And were I one of his five children or his beautiful wife Anna, I'd know what it feels like to be the focus of Graydon’s life. As for his newly published memoir, When The Going Was Good, I'd be unputdownable and number five on the New York Times bestseller list. But I would trade any of these just to be Graydon's friend, and that is what I am. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2025 • 6min
(Bonus Episode) The underground menu at Anthony Scaramucci's restaurant, Hunt & Fish Club
In this week's bonus, Anthony Scaramucci compares the challenges involved at his restaurant Hunt & Fish Club with Ruthie's at The River Cafe. Plus, he shares some of the items on the underground menu, including the secret meatballs. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2025 • 41min
Anthony Scaramucci describes stomping grapes, getting fired by Trump and overcoming adversity
In my career, I've been a chef, an author and now a podcaster. In Anthony Scaramucci’s career, he’s been Communication Director in the White House, a financial genius, founding Sky Capital, and the host of the podcast The Rest is Politics: US. We’ve both had our ups and downs. His may have been higher ups and maybe downer downs, but we're not here to compete. We're here to talk about food, politics, family and memories. To date, I've only spent about 10 minutes with Anthony, but it doesn't feel that way. For me, the night we met in The River Cafe was an immediate connection. How lucky am I to have him here today? How lucky am I to share stories? Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2025 • 3min
(Bonus episode) The parallel between theatres and restaurants with Cate Blanchett
In this bonus episode, Cate Blanchett and Ruthie reflect on the similarities between a theatre performance and a restaurant kitchen. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May 19, 2025 • 34min
Cate Blanchett on growing her own food, multiculturalism, and a disastrous Christmas dinner
Cate Blanchett, an acclaimed actor, director, and activist, shares her passion for seasonal cooking and gardening while living in the picturesque Sussex countryside. She discusses the chaos of cooking, recounting humorous kitchen mishaps alongside cherished culinary memories. The conversation meanders through themes of multiculturalism, family dynamics, and the joys of sustainable living. Cate also highlights her role as creative director for the Toku sake brand, weaving the significance of food and culture into her life narratives.

May 12, 2025 • 39min
Dana Strong on running Sky Group, chicken soup every day and global cuisine
Dana Strong, CEO of Sky Group, is one of the busiest people I know. One of the most powerful people in global media, she leads a team of thousands across news, sport, film, and television. But somehow, Dana always makes time for talking, friendship, her family, and for me. One of the most special things for me is breakfast with Dana at my home, at the kitchen table, sharing toast, coffee and stories. Our mutual friend Tim Davies, Director General of the BBC, told me this morning that she's a rare American who truly gets the Brits. He says she has a European soul. Today we're together at the River Cafe. I'm sure it's a busy day for her, and it is kind of busy for me too. But for now, I have all the time in the world to spend with this woman I adore, I respect, and I love. Made in partnership with Moncler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.