The Chefs Without Restaurants Podcast – Stories and Advice From Personal Chefs, Food Truck Owners and Hospitality Veterans
By The Chefs Without Restaurants Network
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
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 b… -
Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan
Send us a textJoin 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 … -
German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler
Send us a textIn 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 t… -
Exploring Cookie History and Recipes with Ben Mims, Author of Crumbs
Send us a textIn 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 arou… -
Big Changes Ahead: What’s Next for Chefs Without Restaurants
Send us a textIn 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… -
The Art of Sandwich Making with Owen Han: From Viral Videos to a New Cookbook
Send us a textIn 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 vi… -
Mastering Baking, Blogging and Photography with Broma Bakery's Sarah Fennel
Send us a textIn 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… -
Chef David Burke on Creativity, Craftsmanship and Culinary Innovation
Send us a textIn 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 buildi… -
Balancing Passion, Profit, and Culinary Innovation in the Restaurant Industry with Chef Michael Gulotta
Send us a textIn 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 att… -
Reimagining Hungarian Cuisine with Chef Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter
Send us a textIn 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 H…
