In this episode, we sit down with Tom Aikens, a chef who's made waves in the culinary world through TV shows, cookbooks, and multiple restaurants.

He takes us on a journey through the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants in London, including his latest venture, Muse. At Muse storytelling plays a central role. Tom explains how storytelling can elevate the dining experience and why Aikens believes that memorable meals are made of much more than just ingredients.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomaikens/

• Website: ⁠https://tomaikens.co.uk/⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Braithwaite to discuss restaurant gardening. Scott serves as one of the Sous Chefs at the legendary Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York. He shares his experiences working at L'Enclume, a 3-star restaurant in Cartmel, UK, where the farm plays a central role in the concept and where they grow up to 80% of their own ingredients. In addition, Scott discusses the struggles and challenges Eleven Madison Park faced when starting their own farm.

If you're considering starting your own garden, or you're curious about the role chefs play in restaurants like these, this episode is for you!

• Gronda: https://gronda.com/@scott-braithwaite

• https://www.lenclume.co.uk/our-farm

• https://www.elevenmadisonhome.com/page/our-story

In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on cooking and the restaurant industry. We have a fascinating conversation with Nikhil Abraham, the CEO and co-founder of Cloudchef, an innovative AI-driven food delivery company.

We'll be exploring the current capabilities of AI in the culinary world and discussing the potential for its development in the future. Nikhil shares some incredible insights about his company and their unique ability to reproduce iconic dishes, even when they're thousands of kilometers away from the chef who first created them. So, get ready to tune in and listen to the mind-blowing advancements that await us in the realm of AI and food.

In this podcast episode, we discuss mental health in commercial kitchens with chef (Sous Chef at Atomix**) and author Daniel Garwood. Daniel offers tips and insights on how chefs can prioritize their mental well-being, manage stress and anxiety, and avoid burnout. Join us as we explore this important topic and learn how to take care of mental health in the culinary industry.

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Where to find Daniel Garwood:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan.garwood/

• Website: https://www.danielgarwood.com/

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Where to find Gronda:

• App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

• Website: https://gronda.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

•  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

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Where to find Valentin Schütz:

• Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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In this episode, we are joined by Brian Mark Hansen, the Danish chef who recently won the prestigious Bocuse d'Or 2023 culinary competition. Brian shares his experience of competing at the highest level and offers valuable insights and tips for aspiring chefs who want to participate in the Bocuse d'Or or any other culinary competition. From developing a winning mindset to mastering technical skills and collaborating with your team, Brian discusses the key factors that led to his success. Tune in to learn from a champion and get motivated to take your cooking to the next level.

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Where to find Brian Mark Hansen:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmarkhansen/

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Where to find Gronda:

• App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

• Website: https://gronda.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

•  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

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Where to find Valentin Schütz:

• Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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Another episode with Creator of the Year 2022, Jules Wiringa. In this episode, he shares how he comes up with 4 new dishes every week and the secrets to making a dish people love. You'll also hear Jules and Valentin create a new dish together. Listen to find out what it is!

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Where to find Jules Wiringa:

• Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julescooking/

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JulesCookingGlobal

• Website: https://www.julescooking.com/

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Where to find Gronda:

• App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

• Website: https://gronda.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

•  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

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Where to find Valentin Schütz:

• Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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In this episode, we speak with BenGingi, a talented Israeli-born chef who has gained a huge following on Instagram and TikTok for his expertise in baking and doughs. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ben moved to the United States and quickly made a name for himself as a full-time creator, consultant, and caterer based in New York City. Join us as Ben shares his insights on how to stand out in a crowded market as a chef and the importance of focus in building a successful culinary career. He also shares the challenges he has faced in building a global brand as a non-English native and offers advice for other chefs looking to do the same.

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Where to find BenGingi:

• Website: https://www.bengingi.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengingi/

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bengingi

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Where to find Gronda:

• App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

• Website: https://gronda.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

•  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

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Where to find Valentin Schütz:

• Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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Paul Liebrandt is an English-born chef who has truly made a name for himself in the United States. He has opened several restaurants which have been honored with two Michelin stars and three stars by The New York Times. In addition, he was the subject of the HBO documentary "A matter of taste - serving up Paul Liebrandt," which garnered an Emmy nomination and won the award for Best Documentary at the James Beard Awards in 2012. In this episode, we discuss Liebrandt's beginnings in New York and talk about the most important things to become a successful chef in the US yourself.

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Where to find Paul Liebrandt:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulliebrandt/

• Website: https://www.paulliebrandt.com/

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Where to find Gronda:

• App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

• Website: https://gronda.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

•  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

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Where to find Valentin Schütz:

• Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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Join us as we sit down with renowned chef and culinary influencer, Byron Talbott. With over 1.4 million followers on YouTube, Byron shares the secrets behind his successful channel and offers tips on how you can grow your own follower base and become a top chef on the platform.

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Where to find Byron Talbott:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrontalbott

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ByronTalbott

• Website: https://www.byrontalbott.com/

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Where to find Gronda:

• App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

• Website: https://gronda.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

•  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

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Where to find Valentin Schütz:

• Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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