The Chef Social Podcast

Tune in to find out what S3 of The Pass Podcast has in store for you.

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.

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With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at 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.

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With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.

Welcome to this test episode for The Pass, in which I share a meal with Harrison Barraclough from The Plum and Partridge near York. We chat about his journey so far including appearing on Masterchef and his move to The Plum and Partridge. And for the first time ever Harrison and I eat his food and discuss the flavours, techniques and inspirations behind his dishes.

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With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.


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 Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.


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 is now head chef at www.restaurant56.co.uk and Steven has opened his own restaurant in Brighton www.etchfood.co.uk. 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 the first part of this Masterchef special I meet with Mark Stinchombe from Eckington Mannor and Matt Healy who heads up Cranble. They both share their journeys on Masterchef and talk about life since the show. You can find out about Mark at www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk and visit www.cranble.com to see what Matt is up to now! 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 I chat to the chefs that fought to represent the North East in last year's Great British Menu. Namely friend of the Podcast Josh Overington, Danny Parker from House of Tides in Newcastle and Tommy Banks from the Black Swan at Oldstead. The lads talk about their experience on the show and share all the gossip from behind the scenes as well as talking about the event they each hosted to show off the food from the competition. 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 I meet Maria Guseva from the 2 Michelin Starred Raby Hunt Restaurant in Darlington. She talks about switching from a career in engineering to teaching herself how to create incredible chocolates. We also talk about her time training in Japan and the refurb of the Raby Hunt. 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.