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Foodie fanatic Shalina Tobin talks to star chefs and restaurateurs across the UK.

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    • Jun 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 84 EPISODES


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    Aktar Islam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 69:03


    Part 2 of 2 with Michelin Chef Aktar Islam. Our Bubbly Brummie talks business from facing staffing issues and how it's impacting his growth as a restaurateur.     

    Aktar Islam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 71:04


    Part 1 of 2 with Michelin Chef Aktar Islam. We cover everything from childhood inspirations to taking over family businesses. Aktar shares insight into his culinary journey over the years and his ethos with the brilliant Michelin Starred Opheem restaurant.  Part 2 up in 2 weeks!   

    Oli Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 55:53


    Head Chef at one of the worlds most famous restaurants talks to me about  falling asleep in class to winning The Roux Scholarship! The Fat Duck Chef shares his inspirations and how he manages his work/life balance. 

    Marco Zampese

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 53:21


    Italian born Exec Chef of 3 Michelin Starred Helen Darroze at The Connaught shares his life journey with us. We learn about Marco's work ethic and what it takes to rise to the top. Enjoy the interview and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe. 

    Matt Tebbutt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 49:20


    Saturday Kitchen's host Matt Tebbutt shows up even though he was a little under the weather!  We talk all about his career from working in Marco Pierre White's 3 Michelin starred kitchen to how he ended up in TV through adversity.  Enjoy the episode and please don't forget to rate, review & subscribe. 

    James Golding

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 64:23


    I chat with James Golding, group Chef Director at the brilliant restaurant & hotel group The Pig - Restaurant with rooms. James takes me back to his childhood memories of foraging with his dad and how it was moving to London at the very tender age of just 16! We talk charity, cheese and ballroom dancing.  Enjoy the episode and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to my channel.  You can also find me on Instagram @shalina.tobin

    Andrew Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 41:55


    Double Michelin Starred Chef Andrew Wong shares insight into his world of A.Wong and what's at the heart of everything they do!   

    Raymond Blanc OBE Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 69:13


    Part 2 with Raymond Blanc and we talk about first spankings, bathing in rivers and the science behind the souffle!  Please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to my podcast…I'd love to hear from you guys. 

    RAYMOND BLANC OBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 53:41


    It's the legendary Raymond Blanc OBE & I'm so excited to share part 1 of 2 from this amazing interview with you guys! Raymond dips in and out of his past sharing the most wonderful stories from his childhood and memories of Maman Blanc.  We hear about why Raymond has taken a more spiritual path and how he began his path to creating Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.  Part 2 next week Monday! 

    Jozef Youssef

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 86:30


    Exec Chef & founder of Kitchen Theory, a multi-sensory design studio and chef's table on the outskirts of London. Jozef and I talk about the connection between science & gastronomy and healing though food.  Jozef has spent years discovering ways in which we can heighten our senses though taste, smell & visuals making his dining experience truly unique. Hear all about it here! 

    Charlie Tayler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 51:29


    Head Chef at Aulis London which is quite possibly one of my top favourite dining experiences in town! We chat away about Charlie's career and how he landed Head Chef role at the exclusive & brilliant 8 seater restaurant which is the brainchild of Simon Rogan. 

    Oli Marlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 106:43


    Exec Chef for Roganic, Aulis & The Baker and the Bottleman has an impressive CV with experience from some of the most famous restaurants in the world such as The Fat Duck, Eleven Madison Park and Maaemo in Oslo.  Oli who was also on The Great British Menu 2021, set the record for the highest number of points ever scored on the show!       This brilliant and extremely talented chef chats to me about his career, what inspires him and cooking for Heston Blumenthal. Please feel free to leave your comments once you've had a listen - i'd love to know your thoughts :)

    Gareth Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 72:16


    Exec Chef and owner of Michelin Starred Ynyshir is a destination restaurant with rooms located on the coast of mid-Wales. Gareth chats to me about how his love for food developed and how the ethos for his business is driven by his passion.  It's good to be back! 

    Tom Booton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 64:33


    Head Chef at The Grill at iconic The Dorchester Hotel has made his mark on creating a swanky new space! For this interview, Tom brings his lively and fun character along for a super chat about his past, his present and what he offers at The Grill at The Dorchester.     

    Mark Greenaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 64:01


    From Kitchen Porter to serial award winning Chef! Mark Greenaway has taken Edinburgh by a storm with his fine dining culinary genius, Grazing at the Waldorf Astoria and he now set his sights set on London.     During the pandemic Mark's been warming us up with his fabulous Greenaway's pies & mash available but I'm sure I'm not the only one when I say how eagerly we await his new 30 cover fine dining restaurant in the heart of Covent Carden. With a monthly changing seasonal menu, Pivot is set to rock our restaurant scene! We talk all about Mark's career, how he's technically died twice and why he's chosen to come to London!

    Tony Parkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 66:40


    The passion is palpable! Chef Tony Parkin at Michelin Starred The Tudor Room talks us through his highs, his lows and why he's been described as being 'a bit fruity' 

    Edoardo Pellicano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 75:50


    Exec Chef from Michelin Starred Maos Restaurant in Shoreditch shares his inspirational story of growth and success. We learn how Edoardo has made his stamp on the stunning menu at Maos and tells us what we can expect when we dine there!  

    Sameer Taneja

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 57:45


    Head Chef of Michelin Starred Benares restaurant talks us through his journey, his passions and the people that inspire him most. 

    Angel Zapata-Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 73:50


    Executive Chef of Michelin Starred Barrafina talks me through his fascinating journey of self growth, leadership, travel and being at the height of his career with Michelin Starred Barrafina Restaurant and Parrillan London. 

    Kenneth Culhane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 57:17


    Michelin Starred The Dysart Petersham's Chef Kenneth chats to me about what scholarships have done for his career, his love for music and his journey to date.   

    Peter Lloyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 78:35


    Sticky Mango Chef and Restaurateur talks me through his journey to present day. We talk about exceeding expectations, respect and building strong characters. 

    John Williams MBE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 57:04


    3/3 Finale with Michelin Starred Chef of The Ritz Hotel in London tells me about the moment he started at London's most luxurious venue.  

    John Williams MBE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 58:56


    Part 2/3 with Michelin Starred Executive chef of The Ritz Hotel in London. John shares his journey through kitchens and how his ambition to work at The Ritz Hotel was formed.   

    John Williams MBE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 53:54


    Part 1/3 with Michelin Starred Executive Chef of The Ritz Hotel London, John Williams MBE. We chat about John's childhood memories and his first foray into hospitality.   

    Nieves Barragan Mohacho

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 50:39


    Chef & owner of Michelin Starred Sabor talks us through her career starting from kitchen porter to now being one of the most influential women in hospitality. 

    Chef Josh Angus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 58:12


    Head Chef of Michelin Restaurant Hide talks me about his journey and how tells me how learning with the best has led him to working with one of the best establishments in London.

    Derek Bulmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 59:31


    Former Editor in Chief of the Michelin Guide talks to me about life as an inspector and everything Michelin.   

    Chef Sally Abe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 45:28


    Michelin Starred Chef Sally on women empowerment and exciting new ventures.  

    Mark Hix

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 48:03


    Mark talks to me about the highs and lows of hospitality and offers his thoughts on new ways of working with "greedy London landlords".  

    Chef Paul Ainsworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 98:52


    Paul's incredibly deep, touching and powerful story of the loss of a loved one and his coping mechanism for grief. Please be advised this interview is descriptive in detail of what one may experience when dealing with pancreatic cancer. 

    Chef Adam Handling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 36:44


    Adam opens up about the impact on family life when career goals are strong. We talk about ambition, drive and finding that all important work, life, balance.   

    Chef Ben Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 50:42


    The brain child behind the success of Launceston Place shares advice to anyone who has been through tough, physical and emotional abuse in kitchens. Listen to Ben's story and find out how he finds strength to grow stronger. 

    Chef Alex Dilling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 39:44


    2 Michelin Starred Chef Alex Dilling talks about the effects of The Greenhouse closure and how he went from punk bands to kitchen brigades.   

    Sanjay Dwivedi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 73:33


    Ambassador & Culinary Director for Coya worldwide, Sanjay talks to me about his beginnings in the industry and how he battled with racism. Topics include mental health, empowerment and his success within the industry. 

    Chef Calum Franklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 62:45


    Calum's inspiring story sheds light on overcoming alcohol addiction, rediscovering mental & physical balance and how he's rebuilt his life after hitting rock bottom. 

    Restaurateur Roberto Costa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 50:35


    "A waiter who owns 8 restaurants" Roberto shares his journey of courage, strength and resilience. 

    Chef Graham Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 49:59


    Graham Garrett shares the highs and lows of his culinary journey. 

    Chef Rafael Cagali

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 56:28


    "You don't succeed if you don't have fear" The 2 Michelin Starred Exec Chef & co-owner of Da Terra talks me through his journey.  

    Restaurateur Des Gunewardena

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 92:51


    Founder and CEO of D&D London. Des's portfolio spans 44 restaurants, bars and a hotel. This interview is full of interesting facts about the hospitality industry and Des's successful journey within it.    

    Chef Claude Bosi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 39:28


    Head Chef and owner of Michelin starred Claude Bosi at Bibendum chats about the people who have opened his eyes on what being a chef is all about. 

    Chef Carlo Scotto

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 64:03


    Chef and owner of Xier restaurant opens up about about his troubled past and how he's turned his life around through his love of food. We talk about his journey, Japanese cures & french kissing. 

    Chef Dmitri Magi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 55:08


    Head Chef of Michelin Starred Davies & Brook at the Iconic Claridges Hotel shares his very personal story of discovery. 

    Chef Monica Galetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 37:18


    Monica chats with me about her journey as a chef and inspirations within the industry. We talk about her stunning restaurant Mare and how she manages a work life balance.

    Chef Alain Roux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 76:35


    3 Michelin Starred Chef Alain shares his fond memories with his father & legend Michel Roux. We hear about young Alain watching his father in the kitchens at le Gavroche to now  flourishing into the Michelin Chef he is today.  

    Chef Taylor Bonnyman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 63:32


    Taylor chats about his influences the industry. We talk food at the incredible Michelin Starred Five Fields Restaurant & Taylor shares things we couldn't have possibly known. 

    Chef Ollie Dabbous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 66:22


    Ollie tells me about growing up in Kuwait and his journey as a chef. We talk about the highs and lows of first ventures & creating the Hide culture.  

    Chef Kerth Gumbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 54:27


    Head chef of Ormer Mayfair chats to me about his roots and his beginnings as a chef. We talk about his ethos in the kitchen and how he wants to bring happiness through his food.

    Chef Darcio Henriques

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 36:44


    Exec Chef from Michelin Starred Celeste restaurant at The Lanesborough Hotel tells me how he started out in the industry and how he's followed his dreams.  

    Chef Masaki Sugisaki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 50:55


    Masaki shares his inspirational journey of pursuing his dreams and becoming a successful Chef and Restaurateur. 

    Chef Adam Byatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 33:16


    Michelin Chef Adam takes me back to his beginnings, the road to Trinity and how he can see opportunities on the horizon. 

    Chef Phil Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 59:28


    The long standing Michelin Chef takes me through his beginnings, explains how charity work is a big part of his life. 

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