Meet The Chefs

Meet The Chefs

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Meet The Chefs episodes

  • Meet The Chefs - Ep.6. - Sarah (Cocomelt)

    There’s even more chocolate on the menu for you today as I sit down with Sarah, the co-founder of Cocomelt on Wardour Street in London.  Sarah has been inspired by her Syrian heritage to make the switch from auditing to create a chocolate cafe in the West End.  It’s quite the career change and it is fascinating to hear the reasons behind it and what she loves most about the crepes, waffles, and chocolate items that she has created here at Cocomelt.  We talk all things social media marketing, sweet tooths, and dream dinner parties in a chat that really does have it all - enjoy!

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    30 min
  • Meet The Chefs - Ep.5. - Louis Kidd
    Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs.  Today I spoke to Louis, the chef and owner of Chez Louis at Mercato Metropolitano.  If you haven’t been, Mercato is a street food heaven, home to countless cuisines and food types.  Louis specialises in sandwiches and has taken the place by storm since opening just five months ago.  This is a podcast with a twist though with Chez Louis going on hiatus over the summer as a result of rising costs and burnout – listen out for the real problems that are affecting so much of the industry, and the street food sector in particular.  Be sure to subscribe and check out the Instagram https://www.instagram.com/olieatsitall/ for more!

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    26 min
  • Oxford Eats - Ep.13. - Knoops

    Hello and welcome back to Oxford Eats.  This episode is a big one and perhaps the most requested I’ve ever had.  Today, I sat down with Jens Knoop, the brains behind Knoops, the brand revolutionising drinking chocolate.  Since opening his first store in Rye in 2013, Jens has been on a quite remarkable journey.  I must give the disclaimer that I also work at Knoops and get to see the passion that Jens has for chocolate whenever he comes into the Oxford store.  What this brand has done is really quite extraordinary and the rapid recent growth is a testament to that.  So sit back, grab a hot chocolate, and enjoy as we talk all things business, travel, and of course, chocolate.


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    44 min
  • Meet The Chefs - Ep.4 - Mark Dommen

    Help and welcome back to meet the chefs.  Today we are changing things up and you join me stateside in the West Coast capital of food, San Francisco.  It is my first time here and I sat down with Mark Dommen, head chef of the famous One Market restaurant.  A leader in the San Fran food scene, Mark has been on a quite remarkable journey as a chef that has taken him from the Napa valley, to New York, and now back to San Francisco.  Previously the holder of a Michelin Star, it is fascinating to hear about how he went about bouncing back from losing it and still maintaining those high standards.  Sit back, imagine you were with me here in California, and enjoy.

    Timestamps

    Growing up with ingredients [00:01:29]

    Mark talks about how growing up in the countryside with a vegetable garden laid the groundwork for his love of ingredients and seasonal cooking.

    Starting in the restaurant industry [00:02:04]

    Mark shares how he started working in a restaurant as a dishwasher and gradually moved up to cooking on the line, which eventually led to his decision to pursue a career as a chef.

    Learning and working in New York [00:07:07]

    Mark discusses his experience working at Park Avenue Cafe and Lespinasse in New York, where he learned about creativity, attention to detail, and advanced techniques that still influence his cooking today.

    The philosophy of farm-to-table [00:10:26]

    Discussion on the importance of local and seasonal ingredients and the influence of farm-to-table philosophy on British cuisine.

    Receiving and losing a Michelin star [00:12:27]

    Chef's experience of receiving and losing a Michelin star, the size of the restaurant, and the impact on the team.

    Adapting during the pandemic [00:16:18]

    Closure during the pandemic, adapting with to-go food, starting a Jewish deli concept, and incorporating it into the regular menu.

    The bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with dandelion seed [00:22:07]

    Chef Mark shares how he came up with the idea of cooking dandelions and ended up creating a dish with mustard greens, roasted garlic cream, and bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin.

    Chef Mark's dream dishes for a desert island [00:25:29]

    Chef Mark discusses his choice of dishes for a desert island, including a white fish dish with a tomato variation, steak (preferably ribeye), and chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

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    32 min
  • Meet The Chefs - Ep.3 - Leonardo Masi

    Hello and welcome back to Meet the Chefs.  Today, I am speaking to Leonardo Masi the co-founder and original chef of Dez AMORE.  Leo has been on an incredible journey from his home in Florence to New York London, back to Italy and now back in the UK. He founded the street food Italian Burger and Pasta chain Dez AMORE with his friend Simone after COVID and now has five locations from Mercato Metropolitano to Camden with more on the way.  The mash-up between Italian-inspired burgers with sensational homemade pasta is as interesting as his journey so sit back, relax, and dream up some Italian-themed dinners of your own!

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    27 min
  • Meet The Chefs - Ep. 2 - Liam Nichols

    Today, I am speaking to Liam Nichols, the head chef and founder of in Stoke Mill.  Here, he offers a really unique small-scale dining experience, as you’ll hear him explain.  Liam has had an incredible career and has just been awarded his first Michelin star so it has been a seriously busy week.  Thanks again to Liam for giving me the time and I hope that you enjoy our chat.


    Thanks so much again to Liam and to you for listening.  There are plenty more exciting chefs and cooks to come on Meet The Chefs, as well as more episodes of Oxford Eats, so stay tuned!  Also, be sure to like, subscribe, and follow me on Instagram at olieatsitall!

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    25 min
  • Meet The Chefs - The Trailer
    Hello and welcome back to Oxford Eats and a very exciting new series called ‘Meet the Chefs’.  In this series, I am going to be sitting down with some of the country’s most exciting chefs about their journeys into the industry, food in general, their restaurants, and what makes them tick.  From Oxford street-food stalls to some of the hottest restaurants in London, there is a huge variety of episodes in store so stay tuned, buckle up, and get ready to meet the people behind your food!

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    1 min
  • Meet The Chefs - Ep. 1 -Giovann Attard

    Welcome to a new special series of the podcast, Meet The Chefs. In this series, I am going to be sitting down with some of Britain's most exciting chefs. In the first episode, I chatted to Giovann Attard, the Executive Head Chef of Norma on Charlotte Street in London. Giovann has been on quite the culinary journey with his career taking him from his childhood home of Gozo to Belgium, Dubai, and now London. At Norma, he delivers high-quality, authentic Sicilian cuisine with a Moorish influence.

    It really is a fascinating chat so sit back, enjoy, and stay tuned for more episode with more fascinating chefs.

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    44 min
  • Episode 12 - El Rincón
    Hello and welcome back to Oxford Eats.  Today we were lucky enough to visit El Rincon restaurant in Summertown.  Joined by owners Juan and Rosaleen, we sampled a wide variety of the menu and heard about the truly authentic ethos behind the business.  Here, authenticity doesn’t just mean tradition.  Juan has previously worked at La Manor Quatre Saison and looks to incorporate avant-garde Spanish cuisine with traditional dishes, as well as adding English twists.  What the couple have created in such a short space of time is extraordinary and I talked to them for hours.  Here is just a small snippet of our chat so sit back and enjoy.

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    27 min
  • Episode 11 - Wilding Oxford
    Hello and welcome back to Oxford Eats. Today we were lucky enough to visit Wilding wine bar and restaurant on Little Clarendon Street. Joined by owner Ken, we sampled a wide variety of the menu and hear about the truly unique ethos behind the business. Here, as you’ll Ken explain, wine comes before the food. There are so many different aspects to the business with wine on tap, available in their enomatic machine, from the store with a corkage free, or from the wine list. This really is one for wine lovers so sit back with a glass of red and enjoy!

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    34 min

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Hello and welcome to Meet the Chefs. In this podcast, I sit down with some of the most interesting and exciting chefs to discuss their journeys, their culinary ethos, and where they are now. 'Ethical…