The Only Chefs Podcast

The Only Chefs Podcast
Podcast Description
The Only Chefs Podcast dives into the world of professional kitchens, bringing you unfiltered conversations with London's top chefs. From career highs to the challenges of mental health, high turnover, and talent shortages, we tackle the big issues shaping the culinary industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an aspiring chef, or a food enthusiast, our laid-back chats reveal the passion, grit, and creativity behind the scenes.
Join us for inspiring stories, hard truths, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be a chef today.
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The podcast focuses on themes surrounding the culinary industry, including work-life in professional kitchens, mental health challenges, talent shortages, and career development. Notable episodes cover topics such as hard truths in fine dining, transitioning to private chef roles, and insights from executive chefs about their daily responsibilities and growth in the industry.

The Only Chefs Podcast dives into the world of professional kitchens, bringing you unfiltered conversations with London’s top chefs. From career highs to the challenges of mental health, high turnover, and talent shortages, we tackle the big issues shaping the culinary industry.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an aspiring chef, or a food enthusiast, our laid-back chats reveal the passion, grit, and creativity behind the scenes.
Join us for inspiring stories, hard truths, and a fresh perspective on what it means to be a chef today.
🎙️ Welcome back to *The Only Chefs Podcast* hosted by Andy Bloomer! In this episode, we sit down with Chef Jesse Dunford Wood (Parlour, Six Portland Road, Le Gavroche, Rowley Leigh, Michael Caines, Oliver Peyton) to hear about his experiences working in some of the world's top restaurants and now owning multiple venues in London.🔥 **In This Episode:**- From washing dishes to Michelin-starred cooking- Realities of life as a top London restaurateur- The heartbreak of closing a restaurant📢 **Want More?** Subscribe for upcoming interviews with the UK’s top chefs! 🍽️👨🍳🔗 **Links & Resources:**🌐 Our Chef Job Board: https://www.onlychefs.co.uk🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SkFJTWpeCHyz8DjaqOOGI🎧 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-only-chefs-podcast/id1791632438📺 Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRDu1Ze43mYq3u-jP22yOXAaMugRuSRtW📸 Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/only_chefs/📩 Have questions or guest suggestions? Drop a comment! 👇#chef #chefjobs #cheflife

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