The Chef Social Podcast

In the last episode of this series of The Chef Social Podcast I meet with Thom Bateman, Chef Patron of the Flintlock at Cheddleton. He talks about using Social Media in Hospitality.

In this episode I meet with Nathan Davies chef owner of SY23 in Aberystwyth, Wales. He talks about his specialist subject- Cooking over fire.

In this episode where we had one or two wifi issues I meet with the incredible Alex Rushmer from Vanderlyle in Cambridge. He talks about plant based cooking. With thanks to Adam Linder from Bespoken Podcasting for editing.

In this episode I talk to Oli Martin, chef director of 263 in Preston as well as Foray Catering and Fell bistro. We talk about his specialist subject- Foraging.

In this episode I talk to Luke French and Stacey Sherwood French the couple behind Joro in Sheffield as well as Konjo Kitchen and their own SHOP. They talk about their new book "Behind the Pass" which features several incredible chefs and is designed to celebrate the industry at a tough time.

In this episode I meet with Chef director of Michelin Starred Winteringham Fields- Gareth Bartram who talks about becoming more sustainable.

In this episode I meet Kenny Atkinson, chef Patron of House of Tides and Solstice in Newcastle. We talk about the challenges he faced opening his new restaurant and the challenges the hospitality industry is facing at the moment.

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After the festive period normal service resumes with a bang! I meet with head chef and all round lovely man Tom Shepherd from Restaurant Adams in Birmingham. Tom talks about his rather impressive CV including his time working under Adam Stokes including winning a prestigeous Acorn award. With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com for technical support and Ruby Chow who looks after the bookings. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.

In this episode I chat to Roberta Hall-Mcarron who is the chef and co-owner of the new Edinburgh bistro taking the country by storm- The Little Chartroom. Having worked for Tom Kitchin and at the Burj al Arab in Dubai, her carrer has brought her back to Edinburgh, to start a new project with her husband Shaun. The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland. Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.

In this Special episode for our partners Chef Works, I was invited backstage to the Nobu Hotel for the GQ Food and Drink awards. In this episode we meet all the winners, and some old and new friends amongst the nominees and the prestigeous guest list. Expect chats from Jamie Oliver, Marcus Wareing, Jason Atherton, Paul Ainsworth, Nieves Barragan, Tom Kitchin, Ellis and Liam Barrie, Stephen Stevens, Steven Edwards, the team at Hide and the team at the Fordwych Arms, Aktar Islam, GQ editors...

I meet with the guys from Toast Ale who brew beer with bread. They talk about the story of the brand and help me create a beer pairing for the menu of the season. For more on Toast Ale visit https://www.toastale.com With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.

In the final episode of S3 of The Pass Podcast I meet with Nick Kokonas who talks about the story behind Tock a revolutionary reservation system that has been adopted by some of the best restaurants in the world. I also take an opportunity to talk to him about Alinea group. With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.

In this episode sponsored by The Staff Canteen I head to the Excel in London for Hotelympia to cover The Staff Canteen Live for one day only! I chat to Shaun Rankin about his demo live on stage, speak to Ashley Palmer Watts and Jonny Glass about all things Dinner by Heston and John Williams shares some incredible dishes. Thanks to The Staff Canteen. Please let me know your thoughts? paul@thepasspodcast.com With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and...

In this special for Hospitality action Paul meets some of the chefs cooking at the Rugby Legends dinner. Thanks to Hospitality Action and Sous Vide Tools. Please let me know your thoughts? paul@thepasspodcast.com With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.

 In the second part of the Masterchef the Professionals special I chat to Nick Bennett from Restaurant 56 about his journey on Masterchef including appearing on the TV advertisement for the series and being denied chef's whites until he had finished his coffee. Secondly Masterchef winner Steven Edwards talks about keeping winning a secret and divulges just how many times he has made his winning menu! Nick...

 Merry Christmas from The Pass Podcast! With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.

 In this episode of The Pass Clear Down I chat to the creators of Taylor and Bennett Artisan Chocolate and Confectioners. We talk about the difference between honey comb and cinder toffee and discuss why the Macaroon is so special. You can find their online shop at www.taylorandbennett.co.uk With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at...

In this episode I meet with Adam Handling the brain behind The Frog restaurants in London. Adam talks about his career so far, including the struggles opening his flagship Restaurant in Covent Garden. He also reveals plans for a new book and two new restaurants! With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.

 Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. In this Episode I talk to Andrew Pern about his culinary journey. We talk all things Star related from York, Whitby to the Michelin Star he lost and regained at The Star at Harome. We chat about his...