Meet The Chefs

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs! I'm back in New York today, this time at Bel Aire Diner in Queen's. This is one of the longest-running diners in the city and my conversation with owner Kal covers everything from diner culture to changing modern technology and of course his favourite dishes. It is fascinating to hear about the challenges of running such a unique type of restaurant...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs! This is our first podcast from New York City as I sit down with Jason Birchard, the owner of Veselka. He is the third generation owner of the now famous Ukrainian restaurant that first opened in 1954 and this is a fascinating chat about all things New York, Ukrainian food, and of course how the war has impacted the business and his staff. Enjoy! Thanks aga...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs! Today I'm sitting down with two of the founders of Tiberi Club, a company that a couple of years ago set out to share their passion for food and what it can be. Now, all of that has manifested itself in their own bar and they've got big plans for the future too. Listen to our chat about all things food, drinks, and what eateries can be - Enjoy! Be sure to...

I've got an absolutely amazing interview for you all in episode 25 of Meet the Chefs with Eduard Xatruch. Formally of El Bulli, he, Oriol Castro, and Mateu Casañas, now run Disfrutar in Barcelona and Campartir in Cadques. This is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in the world and the team has just been awarded a third Michelin Star to go alongside their ranking as the seventh best chefs...

Another bitesize bakery episode for you and this time we are back in Sarria to visit Eric & Benjamin Boulangerie . They were mentioned by Rudy Lamme, the owner of 21 Mars Bistrot, in his episode of 'Meet the Chefs', so it was great to visit them in person. In this episode, you'll hear about all things atmosphere, different flours, types of bread, and dealing with intolerances in ba...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs. Today I chat with Stefano Rosso, the third generation of the family at Gelati Dino. It's a fascinating conversation about not only the process of gelato making itself but also the challenges of expansion both in Spain and abroad and the journey the company has been on. We tackle everything from franchise models to nitrogen freezing, Moroccan ice cream...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs. Today I chat with Rudy Lamme in his Barcelona Bistrot, 21 Mars. Originally from Lille, Rudy's first experience in the industry came as a bakery owner in Dubai!. Now, he's here in Barcelona as an entrepreneur and running a French/Italian bistro with his business partner. It's a fascinating chat where we dive into all things natural wine, French...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs. Today I sit down with Mathieu at Señora Dolores in Barcelona. Mathieu is originally from Perpignan and has had an extraordinary career at the forefront of natural wine, especially in Paris. Now, he is bringing his natural wine and food concept to Barcelona at Dolores . Here, he combines fried and fresh food that reinvent Spanish classics with innovative tw...

Welcome back to Oli Eats and a special bonus episode from the Forum Gastronomic in Barcelona. This huge event brings together hundreds of businesses, chefs, and hospitality professionals to show off the future of food from across Europe. In this episode you'll hear me chat to just a few of the stalls that sold out to me including fresh food vending machines from Awayter , red wine vinegar ice...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs. Today I sit down with Florence Maneschi, the Head of Business Development at Badiani España . It's a fascinating insight into the world of gelato, the challenges of international expansion, and so much more. This is the story behind one of the world's oldest-ever brands in gelato and the secret behind their success. Enjoy! Be sure to check out the...

Welcome back to Meet the Chefs and one of my favourite episodes yet. I sat down with Murilo Rodrigues Alves at Cuina Sant Pau in Sant Pol de Mar. Formerly a three Michelin-starred establishment, Murilo has now reopened it with the former head chef's son as a high-end bistrot that fuses Brazilian, Catalan, and Spanish cuisine. The blend is unexpectedly brilliant and made for one of my favourite...

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Welcome back to Meet The Chefs!  Today Is our first brunch restuarant to appear on the podcast as we are joined by chef Marco at UGOT . One of the first brunches in Barcelona, it combines influences from across the Middle East and the Mediterranean ofr an eclectic food offering in a brilliantly vintage setting. Enjoy! Be sure to check out the full article on the bar and other Barcelona spots when...

Hello and welcome back to a completely different episode of Oxford Eats. Today, Will Pouget is back to talk about the recent controversy surrounding the potential closure of Vaults and Gardens. The story has reached the national press and the petition to try and save the café is nearing its target of 10 000 signatures. Listen to hear all about the dispute with the church, Will's hopes for the futu...

Welcome back to Meet The Chefs!  More Barcelona and more variety as I sit down with the owners of Poblenou's hottest new dive bar, Henry's. The pair have come back from years in New York to realise their ambition of opening their own place and have recreated that dive bar culture right here in Barcelona. There's everything from fried pickles to potato buns, cocktail classics and extravagant signat...

Barcelona again today for you and  Xurreria Trebol . Founded in 1955, Trebol has become famous for its 24/7 hour opening hours and pioneering the churro tradition here in Barcelona. Listen to hear snippets of my chat with the family and learn al about churros, bunuelos, tazas de chocolate, how they've embraced the American churro market, and so much more! Be sure to check out the  Instagram  a...

Welcome back to Meet The Chefs!  Today I’m back in Barcelona and chatting with Bjorn at Bar Noé . The restaurant, set up by him and his girlfriend, has only been going for a few months but has attracted high praise from across the culinary scene in the city. The menu is varied and innovative and here we chat all about his journey, his ethos, Noe, bad brunches, and more! Enjoy! Be sure to check out...

Today I'm back in Barcelona and visiting Granja Viader . Founded in 1870, eating here is like stepping into a time machine. There's a butcher counter where you can buy meats, cheese, and cakes to take away. The stars of the show though are definitely the eat-in options and the famous crema catalana (which it invented). Churros and various chocolates are stunning too as well as pastries, ca...

Welcome back to Oli Eats as you've never heard it before - Oli Bites ! These are mini podcasts where I'll take you on the road to some of my visits that I do where I get to know businesses and owners before writing about them in my newsletter or as feature articles. This first episode comes from Madrid and Panadarío . I chatted through founder Dario's favourite items and heard a little...

Welcome back to Meet The Chefs!  Today I’m in Barcelona, where I’ll be based for the next few months.  My first podcast from here is a really interesting one with Omama’s Pasteleria .  Emilia , originally from Argentina and with a background in marketing, has set up her own cake-making business from her home kitchen.  It’s a complete switch up from the conventional restaurant industry but it's...

Welcome back to another episode of Meet The Chefs! Today I'm back in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, and it's one for the pizza lovers! Bas and his partner started cooking pizzas in the garden in 2018 and, after the COVID-19 pandemic, they took the leap to set up their first restaurant. They now have two sites and within their first year they were shortlisted as one of the top 50 pizzerias i...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs!  Today I’ve got a bit of a different episode as I chat with Rachel Roddy . Rachel is a food columnist for the Guardian and a food book writer. Her most recent book, 'An A-Z of Pasta', has been a huge success and offers a unique insight into Italian food through the eyes of one food that can do so much. We chatted about all things food, writing, Ita...

Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs!  Today I’m in Deptford and sitting down with Steve McCarty , the Owner and Head Chef of Sharkbait and Swim .  Steve has been on a journey involving everything from TV appearances to recent rave reviews in the national press.  Here, we chat about his brand of cooking, reinventing how we eat seafood, the importance of entrepreneurial spirit in hospitality, a...

Welcome back to another episode of Meet The Chefs! This is my first episode from the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, and it's one for coffee lovers! Menno set up both Trabocca and Bocca, coffee importers and a cafe that have been at the forefront of fairtrade and value-driven coffee since their founding in 2004. It's fascinating to hear about just how much goes into each and every espresso and j...

Welcome back to another episode of Meet The Chefs! I'm still here in Vienna to talk to Jaromir about his truly unique restaurant. Here, everything is delivered by railway - it's really quite extraordinary and the technology behind it is fascinating. Be sure to check out the full article on the restaurant and other Vienna spots when they go live on my website  www.olieatsitall.wordpress.com...