Chefs 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 recen...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Chefs 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 Gar...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Chefs 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...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Chefs 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 D...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Chefs 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 re...
Aug 09, 2021•59 min
Chefs 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 e...
Aug 02, 2021•59 min
Two 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...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Two 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 hi...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Michelin-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...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Michelin-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 a...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Michelin-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 alien...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Michelin-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 interes...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Michelin-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 dislik...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Michelin-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...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Thanks 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...
Apr 19, 2021•59 min
Thanks 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 ...
Apr 12, 2021•51 min
Thanks 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 s...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Thanks 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...
Mar 29, 2021•55 min
Thanks 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 d...
Mar 22, 2021•40 min
Thanks 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 second 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 myself each week.Our guest on this episode is Trevor Moran from Locust in Nashville, join us as we talk Scottish karaoke, dumplings and dealing with criticism.If you enjoyed this w...
Mar 15, 2021•52 min
A round up of Grilled and what you can expect from this chef and hospitality podcast Support the show
Mar 09, 2021•2 min
Thanks 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 first 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 myself each week.Our guest on this episode is Gareth Ward from Ynyshir, join us as we talk excessive Jager drinking, true hospitality and eating onion rings in the shower.If you enj...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Thanks 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.In this final episode of Keeping it in the Family, we caught up with Liam And Ryan Simpson-Trotman from Orwells. If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode each week - if you are not already become a member of The Staff Canteen and keep up to date: www.thestaffcanteen.com/index/registerPlease support us if you like what we do: bit.ly/TSCCon...
Feb 22, 2021•57 min
Thanks 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.In this episode, as part of our Keeping it in the Family theme, we caught up with Michelin-starred Alain Roux and Michel Roux Jr.If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode each week - if you are not already become a member of The Staff Canteen and keep up to date: www.thestaffcanteen.com/index/registerPlease support us if you like what we d...
Feb 15, 2021•49 min
Thanks 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.In this episode, as part of our Keeping it in the Family theme, we caught up with Michaela and Tom Kitchin owners of Michelin-starred The Kitchin in Edinburgh and The Kitchin Group.If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode each week - if you are not already become a member of The Staff Canteen and keep up to date: www.thestaffcanteen.com/i...
Feb 08, 2021•52 min
Thanks 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.In this episode, as part of our Keeping it in the Family theme, we caught up with Katy and Simon Hulstone from Michelin-starred The Elephant.We found out what Simon's most annoying habit was, why they would recommend working with family and how important it is to understand what your customers want.If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode...
Feb 01, 2021•50 min
Thanks 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.In this episode, as part of our Keeping it in the Family theme, we caught up with George and Simon Bonwick from Michelin-starred The Crown at Burchetts Green.The father and son explained why they work well together, why Simon will never hang up his chef knives and their pet peeves about each other!If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode ...
Jan 25, 2021•53 min
Thanks 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.In this episode, as part of our Keeping it in the Family theme, we caught up with Jordan And Majken Bailey from two Michelin-starred, Aimsir in Kildare.They've been closed more than they hav ebeen open due to covid but despite this they were awarded two stars just five months after the launch of their first solo project together.If you enjoyed this we ...
Jan 18, 2021•43 min
Thanks 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.We talk to brothers Chris and James Tanner about running a family business, they tell us about why the relationship works and share stories from working with the Rouxs and their 22 years in business together. If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode each week - if you are not already become a member of The Staff Canteen and keep up to dat...
Jan 11, 2021•57 min
Thanks 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.In this episode we round up some of the most listened to podcasts of 2020 - it features Jason Atherton, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Adam Handling, Graham Garrett, James Cochran and Daniel Clifford and Mark Abbott. Please support the petition for a Hospitality Minister by signing here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/552201If you enjoyed this we will b...
Dec 28, 2020•24 min
