In this episode of the New Roots Podcast, Desmond and Ife sit down with Kurt Scheller — a world-renowned chef, culinary educator, and one of the most influential figures in shaping modern gastronomy in Poland.

This conversation explores Kurt’s remarkable journey as a chef — a career that has taken him across five continents and into some of the world’s most prestigious kitchens. From operating at the highest levels of global hospitality with renowned hotel brands such as Bristol and Sheraton, to serving as Executive Chef to the President of Ecuador in 1979, Kurt shares the experiences, discipline, and cultural influences that have shaped his extraordinary culinary path.