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In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Andrew Wong. Born and raised in London, Andrew’s path into cheffing was far from typical. He studied chemistry at Oxford University and then transferred to the London School of Economics, where he studied Social Anthropology. When his father - who originally ran the restaurant in Pimlico - died, Andrew enrolled at Westminster Kingsway College culinary schoo...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Paul Ainsworth. After training at Southampton City College, he worked at top restaurants including Gary Rhodes’ Rhodes in the Square and Gordon Ramsay’s three-Michelin-star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. In 2009, Paul and Emma took over No6 in Padstow, earning a Michelin star in 2013. They also acquired Rojano’s in 2011, rebranding it as Caffè Rojano in 2020. In...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts. Ashley Palmer-Watts is a pioneering British chef known for his relentless pursuit of quality and innovation. Born in Maiden Newton, Dorset, his culinary journey began at 13 as a pot washer at Le Petit Canard, where he discovered a lifelong passion for food. A visit to The Fat Duck proved transformative. Inspired, Ashley wrote to Heston...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Chetan Sharma. Raised in Berkshire, Chef Chet Sharma’s route into kitchens was anything but conventional. Born to Indian and British heritage, his earliest food memory is of arriving at his family’s farm in Gurgaon, India, at age six, greeted by his uncle’s freshly made malai kofta —from buffalo milk paneer to hand-rolled rotis made with heritage wheat. Tha...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Emily Roux. Born in 1991, Emily Roux is the daughter of Michel and granddaughter to Albert Roux. Despite having been born into a culinary dynasty, Emily decided to train as a chef in France in order to find her own feet in the kitchen. Having grown up in London, her training began in 2010 where she worked in the kitchens of the Michelin-...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Endo Kazutoshi. Chef Endo Kazutoshi is a third-generation sushi master and the visionary behind the Michelin-starred Endo at the Rotunda. With roots in Yokohama and a global culinary journey spanning Tokyo, Spain, and London, Endo blends precision, heritage, and innovation into a unique, evolving style. In addition to his flagship, Endo leads a growing rest...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Daniel Clifford. Daniel Clifford opened Midsummer House in Cambridge in 1998, after gaining experience in top kitchens across the UK and France, including under Marco Pierre White. He earned his first Michelin star in 2002 and his second in 2005, with Midsummer House remaining the only two-Michelin-star restaurant in East Anglia. Daniel celebrated 21 years...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Santiago Lastra. Mexican born chef Santiago Lastra’s passion for gastronomy has always been viewed through a global lens. His path through professional kitchens has led him from his home country to France, Spain, Turkey, Britain, Italy and Denmark, working for some of the greatest culinary innovators of the age. After many years of research and development,...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood trauma, cult environments and sexual themes. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Angelo Sato. Angelo Sato, born and raised in Japan, began his culinary journey after the passing of his father, working in fish markets and restaurants in Tokyo to support his family. His passion for cooking led him to...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Sally Abé. Sally Abé, originally from Nottingham, moved to London in 2007 to pursue a degree in hospitality and business management. She began her culinary journey at The Savoy, then joined Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s, before spending five years at The Ledbury, honing her skills under two-Michelin-starred chef Brett Graham. After a brief break to work as Te...

Chefs Get Personal Podcast is back for its fourth season with an incredible line up ahead.  With your host Justine Murphy as she interviews a different chef each fortnight, from all different walks of life, from Michelin stars to rising stars. She will be asking the very same questions to each chef and of course every answer is very different, which is what makes each interview so inspiration...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Adam Smith as he shares about his journey on Great British Menu, his time at The Ritz with John Williams and he shares about his restaurant Woven by Adam Smith.  Hailing from a Birmingham estate, and a pot washer at his local pub at the age of 13, Adam Smith is now considered one of the UK’s most talented executive chefs with an ethos of ‘taste is king...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Kirk Haworth as he shares about his battle with Lyme disease, winning Great British Menu and how the concept of his restaurant Plates came about.  Kirk Haworth leads the kitchen with unparalleled passion, inspired by his very personal journey in food and galvanised by his pursuit back to health.  Winner of Great British Menu, Champion of Champion'...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Elliott Grover as he shares about cooking at the Oscars for the second time, the importance of networking in the industry and his experience working with Wolfgang Puck.  Elliott Grover is an accomplished and seasoned culinary professional, having worked across some of the leading hotels and restaurants across London. His culinary journey started at Le...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Jeremy Chan as he shares about his journey in the industry, his team’s strategies to develop his restaurant and winning two Michelin stars.  Born in the North West of England, Jeremy’s journey into professional kitchens was far from traditional. An intuitive academic, his early years through to adulthood were spent soaking up the ever-changing world ar...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Sat Bains as he shares about his heart attack, the struggles he faced being in an interracial relationship and 25 years of his restaurant, Restaurant Sat Bains. Sat Bains is a distinguished British chef, born on February 28, 1971, in Derb. Known for his innovative culinary skills, he is the chef proprietor of the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Sat Bains with...

In this episode, Justine interviews Max Coen as he shares about dealing with his alopecia, his journey in the industry, starting his own restaurant and winning his Michelin star. Salisbury-born Max Coen is the co-owner of Dorian Restaurant in Notting Hill, a local bistro centred around incredible cookery, mastery in depth flavour and sourcing of the best available produce.  Max...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Jackson Boxer as he shares about overcoming substance abuse, finding purpose within his job and he also shares about his new restaurant.    Jackson’s first work in kitchens was as a kitchen porter for Margot Henderson at the age of 16. The experience was formative, and Jackson continued to pursue cooking jobs as he completed school and then a...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Matt Abé as he shares about his time working for Gordon Ramsay, celebrating 25 years of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and his advice for chefs starting in the industry. Matt Abé has spent 16 years rising through the ranks of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants in London, where he now holds the position of Chef Patron at the prestigious three Michelin-starred Restaura...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Daniel Berlin as he shares about closing down his restaurant after losing his wife and about his newly opened restaurant which, since the interview, has now been awarded two Michelin stars. Vyn means view, and Daniel Berlin’s simple, elegantly sophisticated new restaurant in the very southeastern corner of Sweden has wonderful views over gently rolling land...

In this episode, Justine interviews Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron as she shares about how she got into cooking, her new cookbook and her exciting new restaurant addition. Working in professional kitchens since the age of 16, Roberta moved to Burj Al Arab, Dubai, before returning to Scotland to work at Michelin-starred The Kitchin. Roberta was offered the opportunity to be on the opening team at Castl...

In this episode, Justine interviews Paul Burgalières as he talks about his promotion and role as Executive Chef at L'Enclume, his time at Geranium and what advice he would give to chefs starting in the industry. Born in Limoges in west France, Paul started his culinary journey training at Lycée Hôtelier de La Rochelle. After graduating, Paul worked with Michel Trama in Puymirol for a year and did...

mymuybueno Chefs Get Personal Podcast is back for a third season with an incredible line up ahead. With your host Justine Murphy, Founder and CEO of mymuybueno, as she interviews a different chef each fortnight, from all different walks of life, from rising stars to Michelin stars. She will be asking the very same questions to each chef and of course every answer is very different, which is what m...

In this season finale episode, Justine interviews Chef Jack Cashmore as he shares all about the opening of his dream destination restaurant, The Chef's Table at Blue Duck Station, New Zealand. British chef Jack Cashmore began his career in kitchens at 13 years old. The infectious energy and buzz of the restaurant environment enthralled him and set him on a path with the desire of one day opening h...