TV Chef Tom Kerridge Cooks Up A Funeral With Flavour!

What happens when Tom Kerridge dies? The Michelin‑starred chef, barbecue enthusiast and all‑round good egg arrives in the great beyond armed with nothing but a 48‑hour sourdough, a John Dory, and the kind of confidence that suggests he might actually blag his way past St Peter. And according to Tom, that’s exactly what he does — because if you’re going to talk your way into the pearly gates, you may as well do it with carbs. Once inside, Tom joins Mel for a gloriously unhinged journey through his final chapter. Naturally, things begin with a discussion of blagging — Tom’s heavenly hustle inspiring Mel to confess her own disastrous attempt, which involved Paul Hollywood, Neff ovens, and a level of embarrassment she may never fully recover from. From there, Tom’s funeral plans take a turn for the beautifully bizarre. His ashes aren’t scattered, buried or launched into the sky — they’re transformed into Tom Ash Salt, a seasoning so potent it could probably win a Great British Menu heat all on its own. And while we’re on the subject of questionable substances, Mel shares the tale of the hash brownies that once had her convinced Sue Perkins was flying past her window like a witch. It’s a miracle she made it to the recording. But it’s not all chaos and culinary madness. Tom gives us one of the most heartfelt moments in WTAWTAW history when he talks about his son — and the daily reminder he gives him: be kind, and be a superhero. It’s tender, grounding, and enough to make even Mel pause her giggles. Hilarious, warm and packed with stories that swing wildly between the ridiculous and the deeply moving, Tom Kerridge’s death is a feast of personality. This episode is a must‑listen for anyone who loves food, fun, and a funeral plan with flavour. INTRO - 00:00 TOM KERRIDGE JINGLE - 01:30 THE PEARLY GATES - 05:46 THE LAST SUPPER - 11:54 THE DEATH - 19:25 DEATH NOTICES - 23.20 THE FUNERAL - 29.27 BURIED OR CREMATED - 31.41 THE EULOGY - 33.28 FAMOUS LAST WORDS - 36.41 SPIN FOR YOUR SINS - 40:23