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The Burnt Chef JournalMaximize Strategic Engagement in the Workplace with Thom Hetherington and Charlotte DeanDo you know how to maximize strategic engagement in the workplace?
Listen in as we discuss:
👉 What can businesses do to make sure employees understand and buy into the organisation’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives?
👉 How important is it to clearly communicate how individual roles contribute to the overall success of the business?
👉 Is it important to acknowledge and reward employee contributions and achievements in meaningful ways?
👉 How can hospitality businesses leverage technology to streamline operations and enhance both employee and guest experiences? And do they need to?
Joining our hos...
2024-10-1035 minThe Burnt Chef JournalMaximising Human Potential: a conversation with Alex Atwood and Anna AndersonA hospitality highlights episode discussing maximising human potential, and why it is important in today's world.
Our guests alongside hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen are:
⭐ Alex Atwood, a purpose-driven leader & entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and staffing space. Alex is also a coach in the emerging psychedelics field whose focus is on optimizing human potential. His other roles include podcaster, public speaker, angel investor, and philanthropist with a soft spot for owners and operators of family businesses.
⭐ Anna Anderson - Founder of Kindred, Hammersmith
Anna An...
2024-09-2637 minThe Burnt Chef JournalChampioning Change: The Burnt Chef Project's Impact on Hospitality with Libby Paynton and James BurtonJoining our hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen on this episode of Hospitality Highlights we have:
⭐ Libby Paynton - Marketing & Sustainability Manager of United Fresh
⭐ James Burton - Senior Sous of Pig and Butcher in Islington.
We will be diving into an insightful discussion on The Burnt Chef Project's mission, services, and impact on the hospitality industry.
🗣️ Our guests will share personal experiences, highlighting how being part of The Burnt Chef Project has benefited both James and Libby in their personal lives and careers.
🗣️ We’ll explore the services offered by The B...
2024-08-2935 minThe Burnt Chef JournalDaniel Lee & Samira Effa | Performing Under Pressure✨ Hospitality Highlights ✨
Our hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen are joined by:
⭐ Daniel Lee - Daniel’s heritage of English, Irish, and Cantonese combined with his passion and love for travel has enabled him to gain experience and techniques from all different cultures and cuisine to create a unique approach to his dishes - taking inspiration not just from the foods he has discovered on his travels, but the history and reasons behind why the dishes were created.
Daniel believes food is a universal language which everyone can relate to. Along with fine dining and tasting menus he wants to cr...
2024-08-1535 minThe Burnt Chef JournalScot Turner | How can hospitality take advantage of career changes and encourage more people to join the industry?Joining our hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen we have:
⭐ Scot Turner, Founder of Auden Hospitality
In March 2022, Scot created Auden Hospitality with a mission to help hoteliers think differently about their F&B operations to create outlets their guests will love.
All while doing this with a people-centric approach, Scot worked with The Burnt Chef Project as an Ambassador to improve the conditions of the amazing people that work in the industry.
Fast forward to 2024, Auden Hospitality is an award-winning agency building a reputation within the industry.
They wi...
2024-07-1634 minThe Burnt Chef JournalSimon Numphud & Rebecca Marshman | How do we build the future managers of hospitality?Tune in to another episode of ✨ Hospitality Highlights ✨, as our hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen are joined by:
⭐ Simon Numphud FIH, Managing Director of AA Media
⭐ Rebecca Marshman, Group Head Pastry Chef of BaxterStorey
2024-07-0838 minThe Burnt Chef JournalLaurie A. Watkins & Pawel Kukulka | How we can empower those who work in hospitality to be the ones to drive change?Our Hospitality Highlights hosts Kris Hall and Cara Houchen are joined by:
⭐ Laurie A. Watkins, CEO & Founder, The Cook’s Collective
⭐ Pawel Kukulka, Director at People Person Recruitment
Tune in as we discuss how we can empower those who work in hospitality to be the ones to drive change and why it's important to celebrate the progressive and trailblazing workplaces, whose team's wellbeing is at the forefront of what they do. 💭
2024-06-2632 minThe Burnt Chef JournalAdam Degg & James Knight-Paccheco | Is there an appetite for new hospitality openings in the UK?Are consumers wanting new experiences for their money?
Our host, Cara Houchen, is joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Adam Degg, Head Chef & Host of Fifty Two at Rudding Park
⭐ James Knight-Paccheco, Co-Founder of Group JKP
Join in the discussion around the rate of closures within the UK, and whether there is an appetite for new openings. 💭
2024-06-1735 minThe Burnt Chef JournalKelly Higginson & Paulo De Tarso | What support does the hospitality industry get in western speaking countries from their government?✨ Hospitality Highlights ✨
On 10th May, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers for another live episode of Hospitality Highlights!
Our guest speakers were:
⭐ Kelly Higginson, CEO of Restaurants Canada
⭐ Paulo De Tarso, Restaurateur and TedTalk Speaker
Listen in as we discuss the support the hospitality industry gets in western speaking countries from their government, and what can each country can learn from each other. 💭
2024-06-1039 minThe Burnt Chef JournalMarguerite Keogh & Andy Tait | Hospitality apprenticeships, levy funding, and the challenges businesses face accessing these.✨ Hospitality Highlights ✨
On 3rd May, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers for another live episode of Hospitality Highlights!
Our guest speakers were:
⭐ Andy Tait (CMgr FCMI, MBA), Director of Quality of Performance Learning Group
⭐ Marguerite Keogh, Head Chef at Five Fields
Listen in as we talk apprenticeships, levy funding, and the challenges businesses face accessing apprenticeships. 💭
2024-06-0334 minThe Burnt Chef JournalBianca Tavella and Lisa Hobbs | Does the industry do enough to encourage those with disabilities or health issues into the sector?The Burnt Chef Project founder, Kris Hall, and co-host Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Bianca Tavella, Founder and CEO of Fair Shot
⭐ Lisa Hobbs, CEO of Etymon Projects
Listen in as they discuss Rishi Sunak's worries of "benefits becoming a lifestyle choice", and whether the industry does enough to encourage those with disabilities or health issues into the sector. 💭
Hospitality highlights is recorded live every Friday at 9:30am BST across LinkedIn and Facebook - join in this week.
2024-05-2832 minThe Burnt Chef JournalKate Nicholls & Mex Ibrahim | Hospitality Highlights - The minimum wage increase and the impact this may have on hospitality.The Burnt Chef Project founder, Kris Hall, and co-host Cara Houchen were joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality
⭐ Mex Ibrahim, Founder of Women In The Food Industry
Listen in as they discuss the rise of the minimum wage and the impact this may have on the hospitality industry. 💭
Hospitality highlights is recorded live every Friday at 9:30am BST across LinkedIn and Facebook - join in this week.
2024-05-2037 minThe Burnt Chef JournalHospitality Highlights - The Single Biggest ShiftThis episode of Hospitality Highlights is hosted by Cara Houchen, and was joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Carissa Teeling, Head of People at House Made Hospitality
⭐ Rebekah Billingsley, Marketing Director of Planday
Tune in as the team discuss Planday's campaign The Single Biggest Shift, and whether planning rotas ahead can create happier and healthier teams, who are more likely to stay in the industry. 💭
Watch live every Friday across LinkedIn and Facebook!
2024-05-1334 minThe Burnt Chef JournalSally Abe and Hrishikesh Desai | Can robots can replace people in hospitality?On 5th April, our Hospitality Highlights hosts, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen, were joined by:
⭐ Sally Abe of The Pem
⭐ Hrishikesh Desai of Farlam Hall
Listen in as we discuss whether robots can replace people in hospitality.💭
Watch live every Friday across LinkedIn and Facebook!
2024-05-0735 minThe Burnt Chef JournalMark McCulloch, Kevin Steele, & Gavin Young | The impact of swapping CVs for trial shifts.On 22nd March 2024, Kris Hall and Cara Houchen of The Burnt Chef Project were joined by guest speakers:
⭐ Gavin Young, Group Culinary Director of Thomas Franks Ltd
⭐ Kevin Steele, Head of Culinary - Midlands of Thomas Franks
⭐ Mark McCulloch, Founder of Hospitality Rising UK
Enjoy this episode as we discuss the impact of swapping CVs for trial shifts. 💭
2024-04-2936 minThe Burnt Chef JournalWill Gennard and Anna Haugh | Do we as an industry pat ourselves on the back as often as we should?Kris Hall and Cara Houchen from The Burnt Chef Project are joined by guest speakers each week as they discuss headlines which impact our industry!
On Friday, 1st March at 9:30am across LinkedIn and Facebook, Kris and Cara were joined by Will Gennard, Managing Director of Talent Hive and Anna Haugh, Owner of Myrtle Restaurant.
Talent Hive were the headline sponsor for The Burnt Chef Awards, and both Will and Anna were two of our fantastic judging panel. ⭐
Discussing headlines from recent news, and establishing whether we as an industry pat ourselves on th...
2024-04-0828 min
ScranThis week we are taking some time to look ahead to some of the most exciting food and drink events in Scotland for 2023.This week we are taking some time to look ahead to some of the most exciting food and drink events in Scotland for 2023. First up Rosalind talks to Romano Petrucci about the Stranraer Oyster Festival, born of a desire to inject some much needed tourism into the area, Romano tells us how the festival came about and about the only remaining wild oyster bed in the whole of Scotland which lies just off Stranraer.Next up Rosalind spoke to Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, an industry website and community for chefs. Cara al...
2023-02-1738 minThe Burnt Chef JournalTackling the Rising Cost in Hospitality - Staff Canteen/RationalThis week we are sharing the Staff Canteen conversation, in partnership with Rational, that we were invited to be part of in October 2022.
The conversation was hosted by The Burnt Chef Project Non-Exec and Staff Canteen Editor, Cara Houchen. The stellar panel consisted of:
Rehan Uddin - Indi-Yang/Asian Restaurant Owners Network
Ollie Williamson - The Fat Duck
Elliot Hill - Chester Grosvenor
Tom Bainbridge - The Tilbury
Kris Hall - The Burnt Chef Project
This conversation aimed to tackle some of the main pinch points when it comes to m...
2022-11-0959 minThe Burnt Chef JournalBonus Episode - Changing Kitchen Culture Anna Haugh, Taylor Bonnyman & Robin GillIn this special episode recorded LIVE at Commercial Kitchen and Catering Show in September 2022, we discuss company culture which has never been such a hotly discussed topic as it is now.
We receive no training on it, you can’t easily measure it, and yet it can make or break a successful team and business.
Join Cara Houchen and Kris Hall from The Burnt Chef Project and their incredible panel of Anna Haugh, Taylor Bonnyman and Robin Gill as they talk about the challenges and successes when it comes to changing cultures within the kitchen en...
2022-10-1328 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep42 - Aaron Mulliss and Paul FosterMichelin-starred chef Paul Foster & Aaron Mulliss, former head chef of The Hand and Flowers, discuss what people Google the most about Paul, Veganuary and their favourite chain restaurants.This is the final episode co-hosted by Aaron Mulliss who, after a 12 year career at two Michelin-starred The Hand and Flowers, now owns and runs Tastie, a hospitality recruitment agency. He has invited four chefs to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Paul Foster, chef owner of Michelin-starred Salt. In this episode Paul talks about his time working at Harvester...
2022-01-241h 05
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep41 - Glynn Purnell and Aaron MullissMichelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell & Aaron Mulliss, former head chef of The Hand and Flowers, discuss the rock 'n' roll years of cooking and how they are still alive, the bad practices they've seen in kitchens including a 'scouse roux' and being picked up off Marlow highstreet by Chris Evans. This is the fourth episode co-hosted by Aaron Mulliss who, after a 12 year career at two Michelin-starred The Hand and Flowers, now owns and runs Tastie, a hospitality recruitment agency. He has invited four chefs to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on...
2022-01-1758 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep40 - Aaron Mulliss and Ian ScaramuzzaTwo Michelin-starred chef Ian Scaramuzza & Aaron Mulliss, former head chef of The Hand and Flowers, discuss having your Instagram account hacked, what it takes to get two Michelin stars and their worst jobs.This is the third episode co-hosted by Aaron Mulliss who, after a 12 year career at two Michelin-starred The Hand and Flowers, now owns and runs Tastie, a hospitality recruitment agency. He has invited four chefs to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Ian Scaramuzza, chef de cuisine at Mélisse Restaurant in Los Angeles. In S...
2022-01-1056 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep39 - Aaron Mulliss and Oli WilliamsonRoux Scholarship winner Oli Williamson & Aaron Mulliss, former head chef of The Hand and Flowers, discuss how to make blue mashed potato, being an underwater chainsaw specialist and why talking about yourself in the third person on a CV is a massive no!This is the first episode co-hosted by Aaron Mulliss who, after a 12 year career at two Michelin-starred The Hand and Flowers, now owns and runs Tastie, a hospitality recruitment agency. He has invited four chefs to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Oli Williamson, sous...
2022-01-0349 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep38 - Steven Edwards and Anton PiotrowskiMasterchef: The Professionals winners Steven Edwards and Anton Piotrowski discuss being kidnapped by Russians, sharing the Masterchef winning title and the impact winning can have on your restaurant.This is the final episode co-hosted by Steven Edwards from Etch in Brighton. He has invited six previous Masterchef: The Professionals winners to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Anton Piotrowski, MasterChef: The professionals winner 2012 and chef owner of restaurant Roski. In this episode Anton talks about his most embaressing moments, they both discuss their biggest regrets and why Anton...
2021-12-131h 04
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep37 - Steven Edwards and Mark StinchcombeMasterchef: The Professionals winners Steven Edwards and Mark Stinchcombe discuss night diving, their biggest fears and tantrums on set at MasterChef.This is the fifth episode co-hosted by Steven Edwards from Etch in Brighton. He has invited six previous Masterchef: The Professionals winners to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Mark Stinchcombe, MasterChef: The professionals winner 2015. In this episode Mark talks about night diving in Australia, his fear of heights, creating recipes for MasterChef while waiting for his flight to film the next episode and Marcus Wareing losing...
2021-12-0651 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep36 - Steven Edwards and Laurence HenryMasterchef: The Professionals winners Steven Edwards and Laurence Henry discuss opening your first restaurant, having Sat Bains as a mentor and being caught doing something you shouldn't.This is the fourth episode co-hosted by Steven Edwards from Etch in Brighton. He has invited six previous Masterchef: The Professionals winners to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Laurence Henry, MasterChef: The Professionals winner 2018. He is currently working onhis first restaurant opening coming to Nottingham in 2022. In this episode Laurence talks about the MasterChef trophy and keeping it in his...
2021-11-2946 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep35 - Steven Edwards and Steve GrovesMasterchef: The Professionals winners Steven Edwards and Steve Groves discuss whether aliens exist and why they think there should be a tea and toast skills test on MasterChef.This is the third episode co-hosted by Steven Edwards from Etch in Brighton. He has invited six previous Masterchef: The Professionals winners to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Steve Groves, executive chef at Glyndebourne opera house in East Sussex. He tells us his favourite Roux story, and explains that he did MasterChef to get Michel Roux Jr's attention...
2021-11-2352 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep34: Steven Edwards and Jamie ScottMasterchef: The Professionals winners Steven Edwards and Jamie Scott give us the gossip from behind the scenes of the BBC show plus they take on our wheel of truth!This is the second episode co-hosted by Steven Edwards from Etch in Brighton. He has invited six previous Masterchef: The Professionals winners to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Jamie Scott, chef patron at The Newport in Fife, Scotland. He tells us about his love of cheese and strawberry jam sandwiches, spills the beans on his favourite Masterchef judge...
2021-11-1657 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep33 - Steven Edwards and Stu DeeleyMasterchef: The Professionals winners Steven Edwards and Stu Deeley give us the gossip from behind the scenes of the BBC show plus they take on our wheel of truth!This is the first episode co-hosted by Steven Edwards from Etch in Brighton. He has invited six previous Masterchef: The Professionals winners to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Stu Deeley, he recently opened Smoke set within the grounds of Hampton Manor in Solihull. He won MasterChef in 2019 and he talks to Steven about his experience the highs, the...
2021-11-0858 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep32: Daniel Clifford and William CurleyMichelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford and William Curley discuss the art of being a pastry chef and why there are very few of them now plus the best and worse chocolate combinations - seaweed doesnt work!This is the fnal episode co-hosted by Daniel Clifford from two Michelin-starred, Midsummer House. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is William Curley, he is a Scottish patissier and chocolatier. He is the owner of the London chocolate company William Curley Ltd., and has won the Academy...
2021-10-251h 04
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep31: Daniel Clifford and Claude BosiTwo Michelin-starred chefs Daniel Clifford and Claude Bosi discuss finding the perfect work/life balance, how much you have to sacrifice to be at the top of your game, plagiarism and which Disney character they would be!This is the fifth episode co-hosted by Daniel Clifford from two Michelin-starred, Midsummer House. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Claude Bosi, he is the chef owner of two Michelin-starred Bibendum. He tells us why he's realised there are more important things in life...
2021-10-181h 02
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep30 - Daniel Clifford and Richard BainbridgeMichelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford and Richard Bainbridge discuss competeing in Great British Menu, how not to wear a dry suit and why you shouldn't feel guilty about making time for friends and family.This is the fourth episode co-hosted by Daniel Clifford from two Michelin-starred, Midsummer House. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Richard Bainbridge, he is the chef owner of Benedicts in Norwich. He gives us a real insight into his relationship with Danuel, divulging some of his best stories...
2021-10-111h 08
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep29 - Daniel Clifford and Michael SmithMichelin-starred chefs Daniel Clifford and Michael Smith discuss BBC's Great British Menu which is how they first met, the hospitality staffing crisis and why some people may think Michelin-starred restaurants are overpriced.This is the third episode co-hosted by Daniel Clifford from two Michelin-starred, Midsummer House. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Michael Smith, he is the chef owner of Michelin-starred Loch Bay Restaurant on teh Isle of Skye. He was awarded the star just 18 months after opening. We find out...
2021-10-041h 05
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep28 - Alex Claridge and Tom BootonChefs Alex Claridge and Tom Booton discuss taking over a restaurant 'steeped in tradition' and how to make it your own, why there is more to life than accolades and cosmetic surgery they'd like to have done!This is the final episode co-hosted by Alex Claridge from The Wilderness in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Tom Booton, he is the head chef at The Grill at The Dorchester and recently won Chef to Watch at the National Restaurant Awards...
2021-09-061h 06
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep27 - Alex Claridge and Eddie ShepherdChefs Alex Claridge and Eddie Shepherd discuss his plant based journey as a chef, staying true to himself as a chef and why people love what he does plus whether he still looks for accolades.This is the fifth episode co-hosted by Alex Claridge from The Wilderness in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Eddie Shepherd, an award winning modern plant-based chef, he runs the unique ‘Walled Gardens’ underground restaurant in Manchester, serving a modern 12 course tasting menu in an info...
2021-08-301h 06
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep26 - Alex Claridge and Asma KhanChefs Alex Claridge and Asma Khan discuss the importance of breaking the silence on abuse in kitchens, her journey within hospitality and why being good to your staff is so important.This is the fourth episode co-hosted by Alex Claridge from The Wilderness in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Asma Khan, owner of Darjeeling Express who featured as the first British chef on Netflix series Chef's Table. We find out why she wanted to be a pirate when she...
2021-08-231h 05
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep25 - Alex Claridge and Elly WentworthChefs Alex Claridge and Elly Wentworth discuss the benefits of taking part in cooking shows on TV, always putting your team first and Elly's goals for The Angel.This is the third episode co-hosted by Alex Claridge from The Wilderness in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Elly Wentworth, former MasterChef: The Professionals and Great British Menu contestant and head chef of The Angel in Dartmouth.This podcast is in memory of Elly's pastry chef, Craig Akehurst, who sadly passed...
2021-08-161h 06
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep24 - Alex Claridge and Georgia SommerinChefs Alex Claridge and Georgia Sommerin discuss the highs and lows of closing a Michelin-starred restaurant and starting again, women in the kitchen and Great British Menu.This is the second episode co-hosted by Alex Claridge from The Wilderness in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Georgia Sommerin, daughter of Michelin-starred James Sommerin. The pair have recently opened their new restaurant Home after being forced to close Michelin-starred Restaurant James Sommerin during covid. Georgia talks about the new location and...
2021-08-0958 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep 23: Alex Claridge and Dom RobinsonChefs Alex Claridge and Dom Robinson discuss walking away from a Michelin star, addiction and recovery plus old school cooking.This is the first episode co-hosted by Alex Claridge from The Wilderness in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Dom Robinson who was recently decided to completely change his Michelin-Starred restaurant The Blackbird in a bid to cook what he wanted to cook in an environment he was most comforatble in. We also discuss being an addict and whether the...
2021-08-0259 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep22 - Daniel Clifford and Sofian MsetfiTwo Michelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford & Sofian Msetfi talk about taking on his first head chef role, working hours in hospitality and why it's important to loev what you do.This is the second episode co-hosted by Two Michelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford from Midsummer House. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Sofian Msetfi who was recently appointed as head chef of Ormer in Mayfair. Join us as we find out what Sofian remembers from his time at Midsummer House, why he thinks...
2021-07-121h 02
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep21: Daniel Clifford and Mickael ViljanenTwo Michelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford & Mickael Viljanen talk about opening a new restaurant and why it's important to support each other, and why abuse in kitchens has no place in hospitality.This is the first episode co-hosted by Two Michelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford from Midsummer House. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Mickael Viljanen who recently left The Greenhouse to take on his first solo venture at Chapter One. Join us as we find out what Mickael does to relax, plus...
2021-07-051h 15
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep20: Aktar Islam and Tom ShepherdMichelin-starred chef Aktar Islam & Tom Shepherd talk about opening a new restaurant and why it's important to support each other, the many times Aktar has been arrested and why skin colour should not dictate what you cook.This is the final episode co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam from Opheem in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Tom Shepherd, former head chef of Adam's in Birmingham and soon to open his first solo venture in Lichfield. Join us as we...
2021-06-071h 15
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep19: Aktar Islam and Mark PoyntonMichelin-starred chef Aktar Islam & Mark Poynton talk about meeting on Great British Menu, mental health within the hospitality industry and Michelin stars.This is the fifth episode co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam from Opheem in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Mark Poynton from MJP Restaurant. Join us as we find out what Mark got up to which his parents don't know about, mental health within the hospitality industry and Michelin stars.Thanks for listening to Grilled by The...
2021-05-311h 04
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep18: Aktar Islam and Calum FranklinMichelin-starred chef Aktar Islam & Calum Franklin talk all things pies and Calum discusses openly his alcohol addiction and being 10 years sober. This is the fourth episode co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam from Opheem in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Calum Franklin from Holborn Dining Room and author of The Pie Room. Join us as we find out if they believe in aliens, all things pies and Calum discusses openly his alcohol addiction and being 10 years sober. Thanks for...
2021-05-241h 16
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep17: Aktar Islam and Nigel HaworthMichelin-starred chefs Aktar Islam & Nigel Haworth talk the highs and lows of a career in hospitality, diving drunk with sharks and fashion faux pas!This is the third episode co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam from Opheem in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Nigel Haworth former exec chef of Northcote and the creator of Obsession. Join us as we talk about Nigel's interesting fashion choices inclusing cogs, the rise of Obsession and Nigel's son Kirk who was the first...
2021-05-171h 04
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep16: Aktar Islam And Romy GillMichelin-starred chef Aktar Islam & Ready, Steady, Cook's Romy Gill talk being on TV, female chefs and veganism.This is the second episode co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam from Opheem in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Ready Steady Cook's, Romy Gill. Join us as we talk about Aktar's bad hair choices, why they both dislike replacement meat products and why they dislike female chefs being categorised.Thanks for listening to Grilled by The Staff Canteen, we talk to the...
2021-05-101h 02
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep15: Aktar Islam And Philli Armitage-MattinMichelin-starred chef Aktar Islam & Masterchef's Philli Armitage-Mattin talk bullying on social media, a fear of fruit and the rise of restaurant boxes.This is the first episode co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam from Opheem in Birmingham. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Masterchef: The Professionals finalist, Philli Armitage-Mattin. Join us as we talk about a fear of fruit in its raw form, the impact social media bullying can have on a person and why both chefs have jumped on board...
2021-05-031h 05
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep14: Brad Carter, Peter Sanchez and Michael O'hareThanks for listening to Grilled, we talk to the UK's best chefs every week so make sure you follow us so you don’t miss out on the latest episode.This is the final episode co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael O'Hare from Man Behind The Curtain in Leeds. He has invited seven exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guests on this episode are Michelin-starred Brad Carter and Peter Sanchez. Join us as we talk about kebabs, Great British Menu and what chefs do on a night out when they can't fi...
2021-04-1959 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep13: Kenny Atkinson And Michael O'HareThanks for listening to Grilled, we talk to the UK's best chefs every week so make sure you follow us so you don’t miss out on the latest episode.This is the sixth of seven episodes co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael O'Hare from Man Behind The Curtain in Leeds. He has invited seven exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Kenny Atkinson from Michelin-strred House of Tides in Newcastle. Join us as we talk about fine dining in Newcastle, how Kenny met Michael at his fi...
2021-04-1251 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep12: Poppy O'Toole And Michael O'HareThanks for listening to Grilled, we talk to the UK's best chefs every week so make sure you follow us so you don’t miss out on the latest episode.This is the fifth of seven episodes co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael O'Hare from Man Behind The Curtain in Leeds. He has invited seven exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Poppy O'Toole, before Coronavirus she worked at All Bright in London but after losing her job she started creating cooking videos for TikTok - she no...
2021-04-051h 19
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep11: Marty Lau And Michael O'HareThanks for listening to Grilled, we talk to the UK's best chefs every week so make sure you follow us so you don’t miss out on the latest episode.This is the fourth of six episodes co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael O'Hare from Man Behind The Curtain in Leeds. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Marty Lau from The Araki, join us as we talk losing three Michelin stars, The Araki experience and stripper names.If you enjoyed this we wi...
2021-03-2954 min
Grilled by The Staff CanteenS3 Ep10: Lee Tiernan And Michael O'HareThanks for listening to Grilled, we talk to the UK's best chefs every week so make sure you follow us so you don’t miss out on the latest episode.This is the third of six episodes co-hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael O'Hare from Man Behind The Curtain in Leeds. He has invited six exciting guests to join him and Cara Houchen, Editor of The Staff Canteen, each week.Our guest on this episode is Lee Tiernan from Black Axe Mangal, join us as we talk being provocative, not being a sell out and delivery boxes.If you enjoyed this we...
2021-03-2240 min