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Two chefs, one podcast. Join your hosts Tom and Lee as they take you on a journey through their lives in food and hospitality! Enjoy conversations with award winning and Michelin star chefs, hospitality business owners, mixologists, brewers and more... Tom & Lee's story sees two knowledge hungry chefs start their adventure in the world of hospitality and food, discover how they took their business, The Rustic Kitchen & Deli, from humble beginnings to an award winning and recognised powerhouse of incredible food and service. Make sure to subscribe to the show!

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    • May 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Conquering the world one cookie at a time with Marta from Bom Bom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 78:22


    Hello and welcome to the ‘What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory' podcast, with your hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.The podcast tour continues as our beloved deli is being rebuilt! This time, we're at the fabulous Bom Bom Patisserie in Loughborough, joined by Marta!Bom Bom has gone from strength since it began many moons ago, now famous for its delectable cookies, they've grown, expanded and are ready to take on the world! In this episode, we speak with Marta about the humble beginnings of the business, problems they've had to overcome and how they're continuing to expand and develop into new things.They're approach to food and hospitality is awesome, no detail left unnoticed, no customer left unsatisfied...It was great hearing their story.You can find Bom Bom here:https://bombompatisserie.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopMzUYhT4qOPbmfHmdQSWusuR-ENUmQ9ps6Q0YGZXH1MrInrKd2You can find us here:https://rustickitchendeli.comAs ever, make sure you're subscribed to the pod and thanks for listening!

    Building a pizza empire, conquering festivals and opening a restaurant with Alpine Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 62:52


    Hello and welcome to What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory with us, your hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.This week, we're on tour! We've taken a trip over to the wonderful Alpine Pizza, a pizza catering business that's taken festivals ,events and the world by storm!Sam's journey from buying his first trailer to operating a fleet of different set ups for a wide variety of use cases is nothing short of incredible! We were both taken aback with just how much he and his team have accomplished.From winning contracts with major UK music festivals to preparing to open their very first restaurant, Alpine Pizza are recognised as one of the best places for pizza!We delve into operations, planning, growth, barriers and lessons learned, all in this jam packed episode of the pod.You can find Alpine here:https://www.thealpinepizzaco.comYou can find RKD here:https://rustickitchendeli.com

    Master developer Thomas Allen joins us to talk awards, sandwiches and what goes into designing one!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 61:53


    Hello and welcome to yet another episode of 'What's the story? Hash brown glory!' with us your hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.This week we're joined by that mastermind behind some of the best sandwiches out there, Thomas Allen.He's created sandwiches for the likes of M&S, won countless awards and has even been a little bit of an idol for our dear old Lee!We discuss what goes into development a great sandwich, how they're made at a rate that satisfies millions of bellies every week and so much more in this episode!You can find RKD here:https://rustickitchendeli.comAs ever, thank you for listening!

    Delving into the world of graffiti, art, design and of course...hash browns with Sam Grubb

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 69:23


    Hello and welcome to another episode of 'What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory' with us, yours hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.This week we're joined by the amazingly talented and all round good egg, Sam Grubb!Sam's the man behind a lot of our Rustic branded shirts, coffee packets and more, he's a super talented artist with a very unique style.Currently living the dream working as a graphic designer but remotely, giving him chance to see new places, document his travels and share his art with the world.We discuss everything from Airbnb cutlery and chopping boards to what Sam thinks about the transient art of graffiti!Of course, it wouldn't be Hash Brown Glory without an epic hash brown and this week, we bring you a bloomin' good'en!You can find Sam here:https://www.instagram.com/samgrubbart/You can find us here:https://rustickitchendeli.comAs ever, thank you for tuning in!

    Meet the development chef that named their child after a sandwich

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 66:45


    Hello and welcome to 'What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory!' the food podcast hosted by us, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.This week we're joined by the sandwich maestro himself, Sam Tebbatt, award winning development chef that's behind countless sandwiches in the UK!He's worked for many major supermarket chains and more, he's even an actor and all round good egg!We talk about what exactly goes into creating a sandwich for the masses, how much they cost to make and what the upcoming trends are for the industry.You can find the Rustic guys here:https://rustickitchendeli.comAs ever, please subscribe to the show and leave us a nice little 5* review!

    Rustic's news bulletin - have you heard about our amazing...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 12:03


    Hello and welcome to this special little episode of What's the Story? Hash Brown Glory! We'll be putting out the occasional short news bulletin style episode to let you know about all the fruity and interesting things going off at The Rustic Kitchen and Deli with us, your hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.If you've not already tried or seen it, our very own signature blend coffee is now available!You can enjoy this inside the deli or you can take away a pouch of your own!We also answer some listener questions so make sure you tune in and hear the latest from RKD.Thank you,Tom and Lee x

    The life of an open flame chef with the man, the myth, the legend, James Peck

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 66:08


    Welcome to another episode of ‘What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory' with your hosts, Tom Bower and Lee Harding.This week, we're joined by the open flame cooking phenomenon that is James Peck!James is a renowned open flame chef with some incredible stories to tell, from his early days in the forces to his journey into food, it's a fascinating tale of learning and developing!His unique approach to food and business has placed James firmly on the map, if you haven't visited Ember yet, you're certainly missing out!Co-host of the Blok Stock and Three Smoking Bros podcast, James is certainly making an impact on the world of food.You can find James here:https://www.instagram.com/jamespecckk/?hl=en-gbhttps://www.instagram.com/rest_ember/?hl=en-gbYou can find The Rustic Kitchen & Deli here:https://rustickitchendeli.comAs ever, thank you so much for watching/listening!Tom & Lee x

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    Great UK wine in a bag, revolutionising glass recycling and spicy conversations with Amy Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 75:12


    We are back!Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they venture on more heroic Hash Brown Glory adventures...This week, we're joined by Amy Roberts of Thirsty Birds and Sustainable Wine Solutions. We discuss the issues and costs with recycling glass, combatting typical stereotypes of wine in a bag being poor quality and how Amy plans to make the wine industry more sustainable.Amy is on a mission to challenge perceptions of UK wine, especially that of which comes supplied in a bag!You can expect some new segments and features to this series including the Hash Brown hot sauce challenge with The Sauce Shop!Find Thirsty Birds here:https://www.thirsty-birds.com/meettheteamFind Sustainable Wine Solutions here:https://sustainablewinesolutions.co.ukFind the Rustic Kitchen & Deli here:https://rustickitchendeli.comAs ever, thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe!

    #12 - A life in food, listener questions and ridiculing producer Adam even more than usual

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 78:19


    #12 - A life in food, listener questions and ridiculing producer Adam even more than usual Hello and welcome to season one's final episode! If you've made it all the way from episode one to here, thank you so much for joining us on our adventure! In this final episode of the season, your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding interview each other, recap their lives in food, answer some rather questionable listener questions and of course, make some lighthearted jokes at producer Adam's expense. If you want to hear all about the different journeys Tom and Lee have taken during their careers in food and hospitality, what their favourite chocolate bar is and the exciting plans for season two, tune in and grab some snacks because this one is a good'en!  Find the Rustic Kitchen and Deli here: https://www.instagram.com/rustickitchenco/ https://rustickitchendeli.com As ever, thank you ever so much for watching and we can't wait to see you next year! Tom and Lee.

    #11 - Chasing the dream from chef to restauranteur with Deli 58

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 55:55


    This week, we're talking all things business and food with the wonderful duo from Deli 58, Sam and Chris Palmer!Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they speak with the owners of Deli 58, Sam and Chris. Their journey in food has been an interesting and inspiring one, full of learning and growth, their passion for food and hospitality is incredible!Award nominees for The Great Food Club's cafe finalists, the food and service at Deli 58 is definitely worth a try.Hear about their journey into food and how they've established their business into a force to be reckoned with in this week's episode of What's The Story, Hash Brown Glory!Find the guys at Deli 58 here:https://www.instagram.com/thedeliat58/?hl=enFind Rustic Kitchen & Deli here:https://www.instagram.com/rustickitchenco/?hl=enhttps://rustickitchendeli.comIf you've enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the podcast and leave it a 5* review!Thanks for listening,Tom and Lee.

    #10 - Naughty cakes, gluten free baking and more with Laura from Caked UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 69:35


    Can you believe we've hit 10 episodes now?! Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding of The Rustic Kitchen & Deli as they're joined by Laura from Caked UK. Laura is an expert gluten free baker with countless stories to tell, from creating phallic shaped cakes to creations of outstanding beauty, she's an expert within her field! From creating vagina cakes using dolls to full on masterpieces, Laura has created some mind blowing great cakes! Her humour is infectious and her stories are fascinating so make sure you tune in! Our famous pop quiz also makes a return, with only two episodes to go who'll take the crown, Tom or Lee?! Oh and remember to draw your best version of what you think Producer Adam looks like to win something extra special from RKD! Find Caked here: https://www.instagram.com/caked.uk/ Find RKD here: https://rustickitchendeli.com If you've enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe to the show and leave us a nice little review!

    #9 - Cricket Star Harry Gurney turned restauranteur talks pubs, business and Stuart Broad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 55:52


    Owner of The Griffin and The Tap and Run, Harry Gurney joins your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding in this cricket fuelled episode of What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory. Hear about Harry's cricket career, his journey into the world of food and hospitality and the countless stories in-between! Find out what it takes for a sports professional to turn their hand to owning and operating a hospitality business, the importance of consistency and the impact that resilience has on everything and everyone around you. This week's quiz keeps Tom & Lee on their toes, we're nearly at the end of season one now, who do you thinks going to take the number one spot? The Griffin: https://www.instagram.com/griffinswithland/ The Tap and Run: https://www.instagram.com/tapandruncw/ Harry Gurney: https://www.instagram.com/harrygurney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-gurney-93a66530/ The Rustic Kitchen & Deli: https://rustickitchendeli.com If you've enjoyed this episode make sure to subscribe and get involved in the comments section! Thanks for being here!

    #8 - The Italian Tom Cruise talks mixology & cocktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 74:03


    What exactly goes into making a great cocktail? Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they're joined by Thomas Colombo, owner of Mambo Mobile Bars. An expert mixologist and all round cocktail fanatic, his energy and humour is certainly infections! Tune in to this excellent conversation where we discuss everything from pizzas and pasta to busking on the streets of Italy. Available for all your party needs, events and private functions, Mambo Mobile Bars are always ready to take the excitement up a notch! Find Mambo here: https://mambomobilebars.co.uk/servicesmobilebarsforhire/#service3 https://www.instagram.com/mambomobilebars/ Find RKD here: https://rustickitchendeli.com https://www.instagram.com/rustickitchenco/ As ever, thank you so much for listening!

    #7 - World champion Round Corner Brewery founder Combie Cryan talks beer, business and history

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 77:17


    It's not every day you get a brewing legend on your podcast, ladies and gentlemen, meet Combie Cryan of the Round Corner Brewery! Join your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding as they talk beer, brewing, IPAs, lagers, drinking habits, history and more with the beer man himself, Combie. This episode is just packed with all sorts of wisdom and information, Combie is a fountain of all things knowledge, especially where brewing and alcohol is concerned. If you've ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes of a brewery, how they develop their beers or which country drinks the most...this episode is certainly for you. Oh, and the pop quiz makes yet another appearance so make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode! Find Combie here: https://www.instagram.com/roundcornerbrewing/ https://roundcornerbrewing.com/pages/ranges If you've enjoyed the show, subscribe and get involved!

    #6 - Where chefs eat with top East Midlands Foodie Mag Editor Matt Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 68:05


    Ever wondered where chefs go to eat, or where the best eateries in the East Midlands are? Well, wonder no more as your hosts Tom Bower and Lee Harding are joined by Matt Wright, the creator and editor of The Great Food Club Magazine! Hear about what goes into the mag, how Matt finds the best places to eat, the need for a good pie company and more in this hilarious and informative episode of What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory. From pubs to cafes, Tom, Lee and Matt discuss the hidden gems of the East Midlands food scene. It's a jam packed episode full of behind the scenes talk, good food and of course our famous pop quiz! If you're enjoying the show so far, please make sure to subscribe and get involved!

    #5 - A street food and smash burger expert inspired by In and Out Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 83:13


    How many burgers are eaten collectively per year? Burgers are just amazing aren't they? They just make everything better. Join Tom & Lee as they speak with Matt of The Secret Burger Club, a true burger mastermind taking over the food industry one patty at a time. Discover the salivating secrets behind what goes into making the ultimate smash burger, from the toppings to the sauce, hear about it all in episode five of What's The Story? Hash Brown Glory... You'll also hear the next instalment of The Rustic Kitchen & Deli's journey from finding the perfect premises to creating world class food for its customers, you'll hear exactly what it takes to run a hospitality business. If you're enjoying the podcast, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a review! Thank you!

    #4 - Rum cake company slay Aldi & James Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 64:12


    Episode 4 of the What's The Story? Hash Brown Story podcast is here, can you believe it?! Join your hosts Tom Bower & Lee Harding as they continue their culinary journey from budding cooks to established and recognised chefs. This week, they're joined by the wonderful duo that makes up Harrison & Griffiths, the rum cake company that's taken the world by storm. From being hand picked by Aldi to featuring on Saturday Morning with James Martin, they've continued to win over the hearts and tastebuds of their customers. Discover their secrets to creating the perfect rum cake and their wonderful sense of humour and drive in yet another great episode of Hash Brown Glory! Thank you so much for tuning in!

    #3 - Mountsorrel plasterer turns publican with a front room bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 56:13


    Come on, admit it...you've always wanted to build your very own bar in your front room. Our guest this week did exactly that. Plasterer turned publican, Steve, joins your hosts Tom and Lee for an episode full of beer talk, wine talk, bar talk and as usual, many belly laughs. It just goes to show that you don't have to follow traditional pathways into hospitality, your journey is what you make it to be. This was an endearing and humorous conversation between three people that just love the hospitality industry and the wonderful personalities that live within it. If you've enjoy this episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a lovely review!

    #2 - 2x Award winning sommelier of Sat Bains talks life in wine with exclusive career move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 60:41


    Ever wondered what a sommelier is? Or which wines pair with which food? Join Tom & Lee as they talk with guest Harry, a sommelier at the 2x award winning Sat Bains. From his early days figuring out his career path to his current position, Harry delves into his experiences and offers advice to any budding wine experts out there! If you're interested in the hospitality industry, this is another fantastic episode full of insight, belly laughs and more. The HBG pop quiz also makes its return in this episode so stay tuned until the end to watch Lee & Tom sweat as Harry challenges their wine knowledge! If you've enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave us a nice little review!

    #1 - From the Savoy to 3 rosettes at the Hammer & Pincers, a 30 year culinary journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 57:37


    Welcome to the very first episode of What's the story? Hash brown glory! Join your hosts Tom & Lee as they present their very first podcast episode with the fantastic Danny Jiminson of The Hammer & Pincers. They discuss the incredible journey from The Savoy to achieving three rosettes at The Hammer & Pincers in Loughborough. Packed with tantalising stories and countless hilarious stories, Tom and Lee revisit their roots as two budding chefs under the watchful eye of their boss, Danny. You'll also be taken on a journey from the early beginnings of Tom and Lee's career as two knowledge thirsty chefs, long before their famous has browns were even born! Hear their story from humble beginnings to establishing The Rustic Kitchen & Deli as an award winning hospitality business. If you've enjoyed the show, please subscribe to the show and get involved by leaving comments and feedback! Thank you so much for watching.

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