In Conversation with Shalina Tobin

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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 :)

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!

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.

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!

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'

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!

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

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.

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.