Meet The Chefs

Hello and welcome back to the show. Today I am speaking to Alex Watson about Renais , the gin brand that he founded alongside his brother Emma. We covered a lot of ground in this one, speaking about Alex's background in the industry, the congested nature of the spirit market, and what makes Renais different. Be sure to head over to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Today on the show I'm joined by Anjula Devi: chef, cookbook writer, and consultant chef for Manchester United. Her new book, 1 5 Minute Indian , builds upon her goal to modernise Indian cuisine with simplicity and healthier options. In this chat we cover her background, her journey into food, what it means to adapt traditional recipes, and more! You can, of course, pre-order her book now at this l...

Today I'm joined by Andy Robinson, the head chef of Treadwell Restaurant, Oxford. Inside the new hotel, The Store , I spoke to Andy about the challenges of starting somewhere from scratch, menu design, and more! Be sure to head over to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more and subscribe so that you never miss an episode of th...

Henrique Sá Pessoa has led a remarkable career. He first trained in a culinary college out of high school in the US. From there, he travelled around the world before settling back in Portugal and establishing himself as one of the country's most exciting young chefs. Now, he runs restaurants all around the world, including his 2 Michelin-starred flagship, Alma , in Lisbon. In London, his JOIA rest...

Today, I'm joined by one of the co-founders of the Athletic Brewing Company , John Walker . Since its foundation, the company has come to dominate the market in its early stages in the US and is now growing in the UK and Europe. On the show, we talk about the low alcohol industry, the company's manufacturing process, the benefits of B-Corp, and more! Thanks again to John for the chat and to you al...

We've got a very special episode for you today. Last weekend, I visited The Terrace Rooms and Wine in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Tom has had a remarkable career, that you'll hear all about in out interview, but what he's doing now is even more fascinating. With just six rooms, him and his partner Ashley have built a haven for wine lovers on the island and beyond. As you'll hear, it has a unique focus...

Stacks Diner has been bringing American diner culture to the US since they opened and today I sat down with the brains behind the operation. This has been long in the planning and their unique blend of foods, cultures, and knowledge on design has made for an incredible space. And on Door 74, you can find their place and experience the work they do at this link ! Be sure to head over to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Vivek Singh and the Cinnamon Club have become synonymous with modern Indian cuisine since the doors first opened in Westminster in 2001. Today, he sat down with me in the old Westminster Library which his restaurant inhabits to discuss his start in hospitality, how far his restaurants have comes, and what it means to rediscover Indian cuisine. Thanks again to Vivek for the chat and to you all for...

In 2016, Rob Fink made the leap from a career in law to set up Big Drop Brewing , one of the UK's very first non-alcoholic beer makers. Since then, the market has exploded with Big Drop at the forefront and in this chat, Rob offers insight into his journey, the state of the market, and where it might be headed. Thanks again to Rob for the chat and to you all for listening. Be sure to head over to...

Tom Aikens needs very little introduction. He has had a remarkable career to date from becoming the youngest-ever British two Michelin starred chefs to running countless restaurants around the world. In this conversation we talk about that journey, how the hospitality industry has changed, and what more it needs to do. Thanks again to Tom for the chat and to you all for listening. Be sure to head...

Jun Tanaka has had a remarkable career that saw him work in some of the country's best-regarded restaurants. Since 2015, he has run The Ninth on Charlotte Street in London's Fitzrovia. This episode sees us talk about his journey, his views on the industry, and more. Thanks again to Jun for the chat and to you all for listening. Be sure to head over to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and...

Today I'm joined by Will Etherington, the director of sales and marketing at Technivorm-Moccamaster USA . The company have been a pioneer in drip coffee since it started out in Amsterdam in 1964. Today, they continue to innovate on sustainability and processes whilst still building all their machines in the Netherlands. In this show we talk all things Moccamaster, the coffee industry, and much muc...

Café Britaly is a playful exploration of British cafe culture with a Britalian twist, combining British and Italian cuisine. The owners, Richard and Alex, have created a menu that is fun, creative, open, and exploratory in their approach to food. In this episode, we discuss the joys and challenges of opening a new restaurant, the pair's extraordinary backgrounds, and the state of the industry...

Brian Danclair is the owner of restaurants throughout Brixton Market. Before that, he has had an incredible career stretching from his beginnings in Trinidad to Washington and more. After a brief spell in catering for celebrities, Brian found his true passion of bringing the food of his childhood to others and reinventing global dishes. He talks about his first memory of food in Trinidad, his deci...

Welcome back to the next episode in our new series  Ethical Edibles ! This series will see me sit down with leaders in brands from around the world who have strong ethical beliefs underpinning their companies. Over the next several months, you'll hear about how food can be so much more than sustenance. In this episode, I interview Linda Boardman, the CEO of Bragg Live Foods . We discuss Linda&...

Welcome back to the next episode in our new series  Ethical Edibles ! This series will see me sit down with leaders in brands from around the world who have strong ethical beliefs underpinning their companies. Over the next several months, you'll hear about how food can be so much more than sustenance. On this episode, I sit down with Phil Graves , CEO of Meati . We discuss the revolutionary p...

Welcome back to the next episode in our new series  Ethical Edibles ! This series will see me sit down with leaders in brands from around the world who have strong ethical beliefs underpinning their companies. Over the next several months, you'll hear about how food can be so much more than sustenance. On this episode, I talk with William Dissen. Chef Dissen is a leader in the world of sustain...

Welcome back to the next episode in our new series  Ethical Edibles ! This series will see me sit down with leaders in brands from around the world who have strong ethical beliefs underpinning their companies. Over the next several months, you'll hear about how food can be so much more than sustenance. On the second episode, I chat with the founder of  Love Raw Chocolate  co-founder and CEO  R...

Welcome back to the next episode in our new series  Ethical Edibles ! This series will see me sit down with leaders in brands from around the world who have strong ethical beliefs underpinning their companies. Over the next several months, you'll hear about how food can be so much more than sustenance. On the second episode, I chat with the founder of  North Star Coffee Roasters' co-founde...

Javi Estévez is the head chef and founder of La Tasquería in Madrid. He has been on a remarkable journey and now his love of offal has led him to running his own Michelin Star restaurant entirely focussed on nose-to-tail cooking. In this episode, we dive into offal, Javi's favourite dishes, and how he sees the Spanish hospitality industry as a whole. Thanks again to Javi for the chat and to yo...

Joe Laker is the head chef and co-owner of Counter 71 , a chef's table and tasting menu restaurant in London. Now open for just over a year, Joe is focused on furthering his ethos of just how special 'Modern British Cuisine' can be. In this episode, we dive into what 'Modern British' actually means, sustainability, the British food industry, his journey, his ethos, and more. Th...

I'm back in Oxford to bring you a special one-off return to Oxford this week at Cherwell Boathouse. It was there that I sat down with head chef Paul Bell to talk about his journey, his cooking, and all things Cherwell Boathouse. He runs one of Oxford's longest-running and most beloved restaurants right on the river and balances punting, fine dining, events and more. Listen in for an insigh...

Welcome back to the first episode in our new series Ethical Edibles ! This series will see me sit down with leaders in brands from around the world have strong ethical beliefs underpinning their companies. Over the next several months, you'll hear about how food can be so much more than sustenance. On the first episode, I sit down with the founder of ManiLife peanut butter, Stu MacDonald . In...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs! I'm in Jersey for the next few episodes and talking to people across the Island and across the industry spectrum. In this episode, I sit down with the CEO of JP Restaurants, Dominic Jones. Just like my previous episode, we dive deep into the challenges of an Island economy but this time Dominic is able to provide the unique perspective of owning restau...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs! I'm in Jersey for the next few episodes and talking to people across the Island and across the industry spectrum. In this episode, I sit down with the owner and chef of Dandy Coffee Shop in St. Helier. We chatted about all the challenges of an island economy, what it is like to run a small business in that environment, and all of the other normal probl...