Chef Rich and Justin talk about why induction is better than gas and spice up your quarantine cooking with a simple and delicious pasta dish. Autoquotes CEO, Jim Contardi, joins the show to explain how and why they are the number one source for foodservice equipment manufacturers, dealers, reps, and consultants to simplify the sales process and work together to sell more – faster

Chef Rich and Justin dive into the world of ghost kitchens with Joe Schumaker, President and CEO of Food Space, a foodservice consulting startup headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA.

In the midst of Covid-19, they look at how the business of faceless kitchens is evolving the foodservice industry.

Chef Rich and Justin discuss local sourcing of ingredients and how some industry terminology has changed. Later, Chef Mary Kastman from the Driftless Café in Viroqua, WI joins the show to share her chef's journey. She also provides some great insight into "localism" and gives some useful tips for aspiring chefs.

Chef Rich and Justin discuss total cost of ownership and what that really means while reliving some hard-learned lessons from the past.

Later, Ashlea Tobeck, Executive Chef at Children’s Hospital Colorado, joins the conversation to share her tips for buying right the first time.

Be sure to follow Chef Rich and Justin on Twitter at @ChefRrupp and @jupehr.

The NSF mark on your kitchen tools? It matters. Chef Rich and Justin talk about NSF’s role in food safety. Next, Chef Seth VanderLaan joins the show to discuss sanitation and the role it will play in the foodservice world post-COVID-19.

Learn more about Chef Seth and Heart of House Hospitality on Facebook, Twitter (@SethVanderLaan) and Instagram (@culinaryflightrisk).

Read Chef Seth’s article on being proactive with cleanliness in your foodservice operation here: https://vlrth.co/3bLc55m

Be sure to follow Chef Rich and Justin on Twitter at @ChefRrupp and @jupehr.

Chef Rich and Justin discuss the finer points of an American classic: chicken soup. Then, Chicago-area chef Jereme McGovern joins the show to discuss his mission to feed fellow foodservice workers who are in need of assistance. He aims to provide 100 meals per day to members of his industry family who need it most.

Keep up with Chef Jereme’s efforts by following him on Instagram at @chefjereme_1.

Be sure to follow Chef Rich and Justin on Twitter at @ChefRrupp and @jupehr

Get to know your host, Vollrath Corporate Product Training Manager, Rich Rupp. Chef Rich shares stories and insights into his nearly four-decade-long path through the foodservice industry and provides a glimpse into what you can expect on future episodes of the podcast.