James Ramsden is a food writer, podcaster and founder of London-based Pidgin and Magpie restaurants. The author of four cookbooks, he has written about food and cookery for the Guardian, The Times, the FT, Sainsbury's Magazine, London Evening Standard and writes a monthly column in delicious. magazine. He hosts a weekly podcast, the Kitchen is on Fire, with his friend and business partner Sam Herlihy. He has built a reputation for creating exciting, trendy, tasty food without the gaga gourmet, and yet he is also known for his relaxed and sociable presence among the guests.