Chefs Without Restaurants

Nov 20 2024 251 ep. 43 mins 1k
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Join Chris Spear as he interviews food and beverage entrepreneurs who've taken a unique path in the culinary world. His guests include caterers, research chefs, personal chefs, cookbook authors, food truck operators, farmers, and more – all individuals who've paved their own way in the culinary world. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including his own personal chef business, Perfect Little Bites, Chris is dedicated to helping others grow and succeed in the food and beverage industry. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and valuable insights on the road less traveled in the food and beverage industry.

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Jacques Pépin: A Culinary Legend Reflects on 75 Years in Food

Nov 20 2024 40 mins  
Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter.This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, we celebrate two major milestones: our 250th episode and five years of podcasting. To mark the occasion, we’re joined by one of the most iconic figures in the culinary world, Jacques Pépin. Chef Pépin shares insights from his legendary seven-decade

Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan

Nov 11 2024 55 mins  
Join Chris Spear in this episode as he interviews Joe Yonan, the acclaimed food and dining editor of The Washington Post and celebrated cookbook author. Joe’s latest work, Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, redefines plant-based food, focusing on creating flavorful and approachable dishes without dietary labels or limitations. Together, they discuss the nuances of plant-ba

German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler

Oct 31 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, Chris Spear chats with Heidrun Metzler, a passionate baker and author of German Heritage Baking. With recipes that include everything from Apple Strudel to Black Forest Cake, Heidrun's cookbook is a true labor of love that has been over ten years in the making. She dives into her family's baking legacy and her journey to adapt traditional German recipes for America

Exploring Cookie History and Recipes with Ben Mims, Author of Crumbs

Oct 23 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, Chris Spear chats with cookbook author Ben Mims about his new book, Crumbs. The conversation delves into the cultural history of cookies, what defines a cookie, and Ben's research process for compiling recipes from around the world. They discuss holiday cookie exchanges, ingredient nuances, and advice for aspiring cookbook authors. If you love cookies and culinary

Big Changes Ahead: What’s Next for Chefs Without Restaurants

Oct 17 2024 5 mins  
In this solo episode, host Chris Spear shares some exciting updates and future plans for the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast. As the show approaches its 250th episode and five-year anniversary, Chris reflects on the incredible journey and announces a brief hiatus to focus on a new project. You'll learn about his upcoming podcast, Personal Chef Business Startup Guide, aimed at hel

The Art of Sandwich Making with Owen Han: From Viral Videos to a New Cookbook

Oct 09 2024 37 mins  
In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Owen Han, viral content creator and sandwich aficionado. With a new cookbook titled Stacked about to launch, Owen shares his journey from making his first food video to building a social media following of over six million fans across TikTok and Instagram.They dive into Owen’s love for sandwiches, how he de

Mastering Baking, Blogging and Photography with Broma Bakery's Sarah Fennel

Oct 03 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear speaks with Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new cookbook Sweet Tooth. What began as a simple creative outlet during her college years has now become a widely successful platform that combines her love for baking, photography, and blogging.Sarah shares her journey of building Broma Bakery into a th

Chef David Burke on Creativity, Craftsmanship and Culinary Innovation

Sep 25 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with renowned chef David Burke, a trailblazer in modern American cuisine. Burke discusses his journey from a young chef leading kitchens in New York City to building a restaurant empire and pioneering culinary innovations like his patented dry-aging process. The conversation dives deep into the balance between

Balancing Passion, Profit, and Culinary Innovation in the Restaurant Industry with Chef Michael Gulotta

Sep 18 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Chef Michael Gulotta, the chef-owner behind New Orleans hotspots MoPho, Maypop, and the newly opened Italian restaurant, Tana. Michael shares his journey from attending culinary school to working at Restaurant August, and eventually opening his own restaurants.The discussion delves into the complexities of th

Reimagining Hungarian Cuisine with Chef Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter

Sep 11 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with Jeremy Salamon, the talented chef behind Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn and author of the newly released cookbook, Second Generation. Jeremy, a second-generation Hungarian Jew, has made waves in the culinary world, earning accolades like a James Beard Award nomination and a spot on Bon Appetit's Best New Res