What's Cooking With Chef Noel

In this juicy and delicious episode, Noel is joined by famed food stylist, cookbook author, and television food personality Jason Skrobar to share his culinary journey and to dish on his new book, The Book of Sandwhich. About the Jason Jason Skrobar has spent over 25 years working in food, first in restaurants as a dishwasher, line cook, server, host, and manager; then he transitioned out of resta...

In this episode of What's Cooking with Chef Noel, he is joined by chef Karen Pringle, the owner and chef of Hummingbird Patty Shop, to share her journey on how she got started and her thoughts on cultural appropriation vs appreciation. Chef Francis of Franyz Kitchen also joins Chef Noel to talk about her Byblacks Restaurant Week special and price. She also leaves us some tips for the best Jollof r...

In this final episode of season 3, Chef Noel is joined by Chef Treisha Hall of Ramelles Catering Service to discuss her culinary and entrepreneurship journey. Treisha Hall is an Artist and Founding partner of Ramells Catering Service. A who hails from the beautiful island of Jamaica and now resides in North Carolina Ramelles Catering Services (RCS) is a premier full-service catering company provid...

In this episode, Chef Noel is joined by Cleigh, owner and operator of the Real Jerk Legacy located at 647 College Street Downtown Toronto and award-winning chef and TV host Resa Solomon- ST. Lewis owner of Baccannalle based in Ottawa. Baccanalle offers catering, ready-to-eat and stock-the-freezer individual and family-style meals, as well as artisan foods, craft drinks and gifts!

In this episode, Chef Noel is joined by Michael Burgess, the owner and CEO of Nerpy's®, Inc. To talk about everything as it relates to business and products. In 2008, Nerpy’s® recognized a vibrant and growing demand for great-tasting, spicy food among today’s diverse communities. So they began making hot sauce in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. The company's aim and mission are to share gr...

In this episode, Chef Noel talks with the owners of Earla's Restaurant and Jacko's Restaurant on their Journey into opening their Caribbean restaurants, to now participating in the famous Byblacks Restaurant Week. May 15-21, 2023.

After numerous quickfire and elimination challenges, season 10 of Top Chef Canada came to an exciting conclusion in the Cayman Islands. It all came down to Trevane ‘Tre’ Sanderson from Toronto, ON.  In this episode Chef, Noel is Joined by Chef Tre who took home the title of the first Black Chef ever to win Top Chef Canada.  Chef Tre shares his early inspiration for entering the culi...

Welcome to episode 50 of What's Cooking with Chef Noel. In this week's Episode chef Noel is joined by Top Chef Erica Karbelnik to share all the deets from her recent trip to Spain for the sixth World Tapas Competition against 15 of the world's best chefs in Valladolid Held on Nov 9th. Chef Erica created a " Winter Solstice" tapa inspired by the nostalgic Tim Horton's Timbit. Chef Erica also dishes...

Like the succulent Starapple fruit that ripens to a green or purple hue, the Jamaican food landscape is compelling and multi-faceted. The island’s cuisine ranges from quick street food (beef patty) to the complex mix of flavors and methodology (jerk) that has captured the hearts and taste buds of foodies globally. Just as reggae music, white sand beaches and Jerk are synonymous with the...

The food scene just got sizzling than ever. With two Toronto Black-owned businesses, Boukan and Edible Bliss 11 merging together, they will be bringing a one-of-a-kind culinary fare to the forefront. It is about to ring in aesthetic taste of Haitian-Caribbean fusion cuisine. Now located at 774 Danforth Avenue, the restaurant seats more than 85 people inside and on their outdoor patio. After moving...

In this episode, chef Noel is joined by one of Toronto's top chefs Joe Friday to share his culinary journey and to talk more about The chef Collective battle culinary competition. Chef Joe also gave us some tips on how to make the perfect burger and how to own your kitchen confidence when entering a culinary competition.  About Chef Joe Chef Joe Friday is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur and entrep...

In this episode listen as chef Noel chats up a storm with Sweet and Nice Ice cream's Director of Production Management on her culinary journey, her role with Sweet and Nice, the dish she loves now, and what she would make on the perfect date. This episode was definitely witty and real.  What's on Elles Plate? Well, it depends on what passion she's pursuing! Elle is a Food and Beverage consult...

Are you a vegan or into plant-based diets? This is the show for you!!! This week chef Noel is joined by Toronto-based Chef and Author Charlene Forde to talk about Caribbean Vegan cuisine. Charlene is the Author of " Hold on let me veganize This" A  cookbook that veganize popular Caribbean dishes. Charlene also shares the journey on her cookbook, family story and more. You don't want to miss this e...

In this episode Chef, Noel is joined by Private Chef and TV Personality Chef Devan Rajkumar for a chef chat. If you are still searching for what you want to do or should be doing this is the show for you. In this up close and personal interview, Chef Dev shares his culinary journey, personal struggles and triumph. About Chef Dev Driven by his desire and ambition to be the best in the business, Guy...

If you are a pasta lover or an entrepreneur this episode is for you. In this episode chef, Noel chats up a storm with Onel the owner of Nella's Food. Listen as Onel shares how he got started and building an award-winning brand ABOUT An unexpected culinary experience! The flavour profile of the sweet potato is not overwhelming, but almost delicate on the palate. Nella's Tendaronis can be enjoyed as...

Welcome to episode 42 as chef Noel and Rhodie talk all things Caribbean pizza and more. Caribbean Slice is the world’s first Caribbean-infused pizzeria. Its mission is to fuse the world’s most famous pizza with the authentic and super flavorful taste of the Caribbean. At the same time, they are providing high-quality food for everyone to enjoy with a personal, customizable experience. Visit their...

Join this Spicy Conversation with Chef Noel and Dr. Corrie Amos the brainchild of the Spice Theory. Dr. Corrie Amos, a board-certified anesthesiologist, Culinary enthusiast, and health & wellness advocate who forged her love for good food and her passion for science. A child of immigrants, who spent her childhood between NYC and Jamaica (where she was born). Dr. Corrie spent my formative years in...

Hello, my people!! This is the final and 40th episode for 2021 and what better way to end it with a conversation that will nourish the mind, body and soul. In this informative episode Chef, Noel is joined by Harold Leffall to talk about juicing 101 and how it has helped him. In this episode, you will learn how to juice, what juicing does for your body, how it works and how many you need per day. I...

In this Episode Chef, Noel is joined by the founder of Jamaicans.com Xavier Murphy to talk about all things Jamaican Christmas and his memories of Jamaican Christmas then vs now. This is a conversation you don't want to miss if you are a Jamaican or Jamaican at heart.  About Xavier. Xavier Murphy founded the Jamaicans.com platform in 1995 and is a pioneer for web-based technology for the Jamaican...

In this fun and informative episode chef, Noel is joined by Janice Bartley the Director of Foodprenur lab. The Foodpreneur lab is a black woman-led nonprofit with a fierce mandate to advance racial and gender equity for Canadian foodpreneurs. In this episode Chef Noel and Janice discussed Food segregation, the importance of access, overcoming systemic barriers and why representation matters. 

Chef Jameeale Shares her culinary journey with chef Noel and what it was like being the first Culinary Director of the James Beard House in New York. If you are considering a career in culinary and you are not sure if it's the right fit, then this is the episode for you.

Welcome to season three and episode 36. In this episode chef Noel talks with Monique Bernard the owner of Mob Seafood and things. In this educational Noel and Monique shared their story of starting a food business in the middle of a pandemic and more  A conversation sparked in our backyard took us on a quest to create dishes to share with our customers. Our passion for seafood paired with our...

Mary Berg is the bestselling author of Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion , the host of Mary's Kitchen Crush , the Season 3 winner of MasterChef Canada , as well as a cooking expert on Your Morning , The Social , and The Marilyn Denis Show in Canada. Mary’s second cookbook Well Seasoned: A Year’s Worth of Delicious Recipes will be released on October 5th, 2021 and her new cooking...

Tune in to this engaging episode with Peter Ivey who is the CEO of The Reggae Chefs®, a culinary services company offering private (personal chef) and organized events that uniquely fuse Jamaican food with the country’s robust culture. He is also a trained Chef and Food Safety Instructor, a serial entrepreneur, a highly coveted speaker, a well-known thought leader and writer and a philanthropist....

In this episode chef Noel is Joined by Gleaner food and lifestyle writer Krysta Anderson who dished on her journey into media and finding her niche and style. Krysta also drops some relationship tips and advice. Tune in if you love all things lifestyle.