COOKING THE BOOKS - From Inside the Food Industry

COOKING THE BOOKS - From Inside the Food Industry

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COOKING THE BOOKS - From Inside the Food Industry episodes

  • #31 - Josh Priestley - Hospitality Manager at Tennis Australia

    Josh began his career qualifying as an architect, but after struggling to find work he ended up working in hospitality and fell in love with it. After a few changes he came across his perfect job, combining his love of sport with his career in the hospitality industry. We managed to sit down with Josh immediately after the 2019 Australian Open for a debrief. I hope everyone finds it interesting as we did.

    1 hr 12 min
  • #29 Robbie - End of Season Two
    This episode was meant to be the same as normal but unfortunately, due to work, Robbie had to cancel the interview. So this is Robbie saying his thank yous, concluding season two and explaining what's coming up in season three.
    6 min
  • #28 Charlie Carrington, owner and chef of Atlas Dining and Colours Kitchen.
    This week Robbie spoke to Charlie Carrington, owner and chef of Atlas Dining and Colours Kitchen.
    Atlas is a very unique restaurant as it changes its menu every 4 months. But not just the menu; the whole cuisine. Every few months Charlie flies to a different country, studies the food markets and culture, then returns home and recreates a menu inspired by his trip. Colours Kitchen is Charlie’s casual eatery, inspired by his time in Israel.
    1 hr 26 min
  • #27 Pat Bowring AKA Ultra_Chef on instagram
    This week Robbie spoke to Pat, also known as Ultra Chef. Like a lot of chefs, Pat was struggling in his relationship because of too much alcohol and too many parties. But after the announcement of his first baby coming Pat changed his life around and turned to running. Now 5 years later he is ranked
    one of the best in Victoria and best ultra runner. This is Pat’s story.
    https://www.instagram.com/ultra_chef/
    www.ultrachef.com.au
    1 hr 28 min
  • #25 Sam Canning - Owner of Cannings Free Range Butchers
    This week Robbie spoke to Sam Canning From Cannings Free Range Butchers. Sam fell into butchery after getting a job as a clean-up boy; he then got an apprenticeship before heading to London. Fast-forward 20 years and Sam now runs six very successful butcher shops around Melbourne, with more coming next year.
    https://canningsfreerangebutchers.com.au
    https://vimeo.com/170335474
    1 hr 41 min
  • #24 Graham - Owner Smithward Wine Bar
    This week Robbie spoke with Graham from Smithward wine bar in Collingwood, Melbourne.
    Graham started his career in radio before following his dream of opening his own neighbourhood wine bar. This episode is a great example that you don't need heaps of experts. just lots of planning, good values and a passion for giving good service.
    www.smithward.com.au
    1 hr 11 min
  • #24 Graham - Owner Smithward Wine Bar
    This week Robbie spoke with Graham from Smithward wine bar in Collingwood, Melbourne.
    Graham started his career in radio before following his dream of opening his own neighbourhood wine bar. This episode is a great example that you don't need heaps of experts. just lots of planning, good values and a passion for giving good service.
    www.smithward.com.au
    1 hr 16 min
  • #23 Richard - Owner of Little Brixton Sauces, Marinades and Rubs
    Richard is English-Jamaican and is living here in Melbourne. I really wanted to sit down and chat to him, to hopefully inspire someone to start their own business. Richard has no culinary background, has a full-time job in government and his side hustle is Little Brixton, with the hope of it one day being his full-time gig. He shares some of the tricks he has learnt on the journey so far.
    1 hr 9 min

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Cooking the Books Podcast presented by Robbie Bell takes us behind the velvet curtain of the Australian food industry and gives us the opportunity to meet and hear the incredible stories of the people…