Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Benjamin Lephilibert, food waste solution designer and founder of Lightblue Environmental Consulting. Since 2015, he's trained 2000+ kitchen professionals on food waste and helped save ~1 million kg of food from the bin. He'll tell you how to fight food waste in you kitchen on this episode of World on a Plate, supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Karen Doyle, President of the Australian Culinary Federation. She leads the culinary program at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, Sydney Culinary Arts Institute, and has guided the ACF towards unification as a body. Hear more on this episode of World On a Plate, supported by Nestle Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Rob Baan, owner of Koppert Cress. Self-titled Plant Hunter, he's been called the Steve Jobs of horticulture. He's on a mission to change the way we look at fresh and healthy food. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Gordon McIntyre, founder of Hospitality Health. Their mission is to support hospitality staff and students who are experiencing tough times. Hear about breaking through the stigma for resources on mental wellbeing, addiction, and more. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Like a Chef coordinators in Sweden and Brazil about this life changing program. Hear from Josselin Freytes, Kitchen Manager at Yalla Rinkeby, and Santiago Orrego Henao, Project Coordinator of Gastronomia Sustentável in Brazil. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with with Jean Valfort, restaurateur and founder of DÉVOR. Dark kitchens, also known as ghost kitchens, reimagined the dining landscape. Now hear how technology is helping Jean invent the future of connected catering on this episode of World on a Plate, supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Juan Arbelaez, celebrity chef and entrepreneur. At 18, he left to his home country of Colombia and arrived in France with 50 euro in his pocket. He carved his way into a culinary destiny, working alongside Michelin starred chefs at George V and Le Bristol. Now he has 8 restaurants under his command. Hear his story on this episode of World on a Plate, supported by...

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Michael Buck, Founder of IDX_FS Events. They discuss how technology is redefining events to offer visitors and exhibitors a safe online platform for exchanging, networking, and discovering new trends and solutions. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar sits down with Otto Weibel, world-renowned chef and Director of F&B consultancy Ottscott PYE LTD in Singapore. He shares his illustrious 50-plus-year career experience – from a farmer's child to an apprentice, master chef, consultant, and mentor. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu, McKibbon Endowed Chair Professor of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida, and Director of the M3 Center for Hospitality Technology and Innovation and Coordinator of International Programs. Tune in to hear from this renowned hospitality and tourism technology expert...

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Paul Newnham, director of SDG2 Advocacy Hub. He's part of a movement that aims to build a collective voice, resulting in a commitment – a Chefs' Pledge – at the UN Food Systems Summit, and then driving change onwards throughout this Decade of Action. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Anne McBride, PhD in Gastronomy Studies and the Deputy Director of the Barcelona-based Torribera Mediterranean Center, about her work, her research, sustainability, nutrition and the Mediterranean diet. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Manjit Gill, founder-president of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations and Chairman of the World Cultural Culinary Heritage Committee. His sustainability philosophy taps into the implicit harmony of heritiage cuisines. Tune in to hear his vision for the future: heritiage food with modern technique. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Nestlé Professional's team of experts about health, nutrition, and the role chefs play in enabling the best nutritious for their guests while maintaining the pleasure factor. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Rick Stephen, industry leader and Worldchefs newly appointed Chairman of the Culinary Competition Committee. Hear more about the Committee's new directions and Rick's ongoing work in Asia, serving Worldchefs members in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with James Khoza, President of The South African Chefs Association. They explore SA Chef's past, present, and future, and Khoza's remarkable efforts to stay agile, sustainable, and impactful amid the COVID-19 pandemic. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with the Nestlé Professional team about the rise of the plant-based category, understanding consumers and their motivations for choosing plant-based food, and the opportunity for the out-of-home industry. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with author and French cuisine expert Patrice van Ackere about his latest book, Menace sur la Gastromonie Français: Threats to the French Gastronomy. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Christian André Pettersen after his big win at Bocuse d'Or Europe 2020, where Team Norway took gold for the second year in a row. Hear what it's like to be back on the top step of the podium, and the path that got him there. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Majed Al Sabagh, Founder of the Chef International Center and President of the Syrian Culinary Guild. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Ingrid Mellstig, Head of Electrolux Food Foundation. Ingrid is leading the non-commercial foundation of Electrolux, inspiring and educating for sustainable food habits. Tune in to hear how consumers have the power to contribute to a healthier planet if they eat more plants, try new things and waste less food. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Emmanuel Lorieux, Nestlé Professional's Global Executive Chef and Global Culinary Partnership Manager, and Vanessa Marquis, Worldchefs' International Chefs Day Chairperson. Each year on October 20th, Worldchefs celebrates International Chefs Day. This year, they're helping chefs around the world to teach kids about healthy and sustainable food. Hear how 2020 has...

In this episode, Ragnar talks with John Clancy, Education Director for Worldchefs and one of the key architects of Global Hospitality Certification. John is helping chefs everywhere to get recognized for their skills. Learn how he helped to build a global benchmark for culinary professionals and what's next for skills recognition. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with The Vegetables Chef® Frank Fol. The Michelin-starred President of The Mastercooks of Belgium has created the reference in the culinary world of vegetables. We're Smart® puts the spotlight on the world's best vegetables restaurants and chefs, offering guidance for a healthy & better world. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional.

In this episode, Ragnar talks with Christophe Megel, an award-winning man of many talents. With a career spanning the industry, he started out at top restaurants, made friends with former boss Alain Ducasse, received honors as an educator, and built the largest hopsitality solution provider in southeast Asia. Now he's taking on the Ozone in a way you won't expect. World on a Plate is supported by...