Scoop X ROGUES EPISODE THREE
Let me introduce you to Iain Smith for the third instalment of the Scoop x Rogues podcast series. Iain has been cheffing for many years and met Zac when they were both in the early stage of their careers. Having travelled abroad for work to places like Australia and worked at establishments with Jason Atherton and the Galvin brothers, Iain now takes on a classy audience in Chelsea at his restaurant No.50 Cheyne. The grub is deliciously good but through and through classic.
In this episode, Zac and Iain reminisce on their early years learning so many techniques whilst also understanding how to tackle the harsh environments. Top end kitchens project into the dining room a certain ambience whether that be calmness, sexiness or coolness. However, in the spotless kitchens it’s a different story, chefs work tirelessly often for 16 hour shifts perfecting the minute details which wow their guests. Obviously along with that comes high emotion.
Iain talks about the difference between working for a company and building your own team as a manager and leader in the kitchen hierarchy. You learn so much through observation. The information he gained taught him how to give his team a better work-life balance whilst maintaining excellent standards.
It’s not all serious though. You know - work hard, play hard? Yeah, they do.
Restaurants, people mentioned:
Iain Smith, https://www.vanityfair.com/london/2023/08/interview-chef-iain-smith
Zac Whittle from Rogues and Rogues Sarnies, https://rogueslondon.uk/about-us
Galvin La Chapelle, https://galvinrestaurants.com/michelin-french-restaurant-city-london-galvin-la-chapelle/
The Ritz, https://www.theritzlondon.com/
The Goring, https://www.thegoring.com/
Grant King, https://www.instagram.com/grantkingchef/
Tetsuyas, Kent Street, https://www.tetsuyas.com/
Jason Atherton, https://jasonatherton.co.uk/
The Royal Culinary Course, https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/specialised-chefs-apprenticeship-scholarship
Studio Frantzen, https://www.studiofrantzenlondon.com/
Pier and Gastro Park, https://www.timeout.com/sydney/restaurants/gastro-park (CLOSED)
Texture (CLOSED)
Koya Noodles, Soho, https://www.koya.co.uk/
MUSIC USED:
Sun [out], Mentz, Free Music Archive, licensed CC BY-NC-SA
Lo-fi Music Guitar (Short version), Migfus20, https://freesound.org/people/Migfus20/sounds/578131/
