In this episode of The Plant Powered Show POPUP Podcast, host Sean Loots interviews Santi Louzan, a Spanish-born, British-schooled chef and owner of Chef's Table. They discuss Santi's journey from leaving the UK for South Africa, his passion for food, his experience working in Michelin-starred establishments, and the importance of good quality produce and reducing food wastage.
Main topics include:
- Santi's passion for food and his upbringing in a family of fishermen and farmers.
- The importance of good quality produce and knowing where your food comes from.
- Santi's experience working his way up in the culinary industry, including his dishwasher days and working in Michelin-starred establishments.
- The three building steps of working in a top-quality establishment: produce, execution, and continuity.
- The impact of the foot and mouth disease in the UK on promoting local and organic produce.
- The need to support local farmers and reduce food wastage.
- Tips for reducing food wastage at home and using the entire plant.
Resources:
Santi Louzan on Instagram
Chef's Table
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