Darren Crocker is a very busy man. He's about to coach the Australian women's AFLW team in its first-ever match against Ireland, he's soon to begin the AFLW season as head coach of the back-to-back winning Premiers North Melbourne and he's about to reveal whether his kitchen skills match his record breaking coaching skills in a most entertaining episode of Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson.

In Darren's first ever food interview, he admits the barbecue is his happy cooking space. He recalls fond childhood memories of cleaning his plate each night and confesses to having a very, very sweet tooth.

Darren is loving his role at North Melbourne and shares his thoughts on the women's game and how it is making him the coach he wants to be. We also take Darren back 30 years to his role in the Kangaroos' 1996 AFL premiership win.

And to finish this episode we squeeze some sardines into a tin and pose the Food Poll question - tinned sardines: Is it a yay or a nay?

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Allan Raskall could never be accused of being one of televisions beige presenters. Allan's unique style has been lighting up our television screens for more than 30 years. After decades on the road covering the hard news, Allan found his happy place rubbing shoulders with the stars and bringing their stories to life. Allan's mad for classic cars, tea and coffee, and shares with us a cooking tip that is an absolute bottler.

It's a wintry blast for the weekly Food Poll. Can we tempt you with pea and ham soup?

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Soon to be seen in series 3 of The Traitors on Channel 10, Alvin Quah is a well known face thanks to his two standout seasons on MasterChef.

Alvin gives us an insight into the machinations of The Traitors and some special memories of his MasterChef days as well. He is proudly Malaysian born and his insight to the best food from his homeland is brilliant. We also learn of Alvin's little-known skill that has absolutely nothing to do with cooking or television cameras, but one he shares with Sarah.

When Kevin asked Sarah what the Food Poll for this week was going to be, 'She just smiled and gave him a Vegemite sandwich.' So keeping the show as bright as bright can be, we ask are you a happy little Vegemite sandwich eater or not?

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Coffee not only has a rich and interesting taste, it has an equally diverse and fascinating history. Our guest this week Dominic Pellegrino knows that better than anyone.

Author of the new book 'Melbourne Coffee Roasters - A History,' Dominic was director of Mocopan Coffee, one of Australia’s founding coffee roasters, from 1982 to 1995. Dominic's own experiences in the industry combined with with his meticulously researched history and a love of coffee give him a unique perspective. From instant to pods, and plungers to the powdered Cafe Bar experience, we talk coffee in all its variations.

And to finish, how about some pudding? Rice pudding to be precise. Are you in the yay or the nay camp?

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Synonymous with the long running and hugely popular ABC television series Spicks and Specks, Alan Brough makes his podcast debut with us. Of all the podcasts in all the world, he chose Food Bytes with Sarah Patterson to be his foray into the podcast world. What could possibly go wrong? Actually nothing, as Alan is a most entertaining guest and takes us through some very funny recollections from Spicks and Specks, including day one at Ripponlea.

There's also some not so fond memories of the 'food' from his boarding school days, a beautiful dinner party guest list and a litany of embarrassing television moments.

Then it's hands on buzzers for the Food Poll. Are you going Weet Bix or Nutra Grain in this breakfast cereal bunfight?

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He is one of Australia's best-loved performers, and whether he is singing, dancing, hosting, acting or plumbing, Shane Jacobson is a rare talent and always has plenty on his plate. Which begs the question: Why would he buy a pub in regional Victoria? Well, he did, and the new owner of the Dederang Hotel in the Kiewa Valley joins us (after an eight year break) to share the story of 'Oops I bought a Pub,' his latest television and entrepreneurial adventure. In true Shane style, it is a hell of a good yarn.

No hefty power or gas bills were harmed in the making of the Food Poll again this week as yet another uncooked delicacy is put to the test: Steak tartare ... are you for or against?

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At Food Bytes we don't stocktake, we take stock of the wonderful array of guests we have had on the show since the start of 2026. Sir Ian "Beefy' Baron Botham kicked off the year in style and he is a fitting opener for this EOFBY Special - End of Financial Food Bytes Year. Get it!?

Whilst 'goddess' is not a royal proclamation, there is no doubt it sits perfectly well with Effie, who regaled us with hilarious anecdotes of the changes happening in her life in a most revealing chat.

Finally, an icon of Australian televison jourrnalism - Steve Liebmann, the original Today Show host. A man who has seen and been a part of some of the most important news events in modern history.

What an episode. A knight, a goddess and an icon. All that is missing is something to eat. How about raw fish? The Food Poll delivers ,with your yay or nay vote for sashimi.

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Series 3 of Stuff the British Stole is about to hit our screens and its creator Marc Fennell - host of the television show, the podcast and author of the book - is our guest this week.

Marc travels the globe in search of the these amazing stories and he shares some of his fascinating discoveries - especially about tea drinking - in between chatting about slow cooked lamb shoulder, the importance of rice cookers and what people yell at him in the street.

Kevin is excited that his favourite biscuit, the Mint Slice, is front and centre in the Food Poll this week. His thousand How To Vote Cards are coming but alas,voting has closed. Will it be a yay or a nay?

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