The Only Chefs Podcast

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16 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

Life as a Top London Restaurateur | Jesse Dunford Wood - Parlour, Six Portland Road

🎙️ Welcome back to *The Only Chefs Podcast* hosted by Andy Bloomer! In this episode, we sit down with Chef Jesse Dunford Wood (Parlour, Six Portland Road, Le Gavroche, Rowley Leigh, Michael Caines, Oliver Peyton) to hear about his experiences working in some of the world's top restaurants and now owning multiple venues in London.🔥 **In This Episode:**- From washing dishes to Michelin-starred cooking- Realities of life as a top London restaurateur- The heartbreak of closing a restaurant📢 **Want More?** Subscribe for upcoming interviews with the UK’s top chefs! 🍽️👨‍🍳🔗 **Links & Resources:**🌐…

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   S1 · E3 · 25 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

   From Michelin Stars to Movie Stars: Life as a Private Chef | Peter Pickering (Dinner by Heston, Galvin La Chapelle, Chiltern Firehouse, Hotel Cafe Royal, L'Escargot)

   🎙️ Welcome back to *The Only Chefs Podcast* hosted by Andy Bloomer! In this episode, we sit down with Chef Peter Pickering to hear about his career journey, from working at London's fine dining restaurants to life as a private chef. 🔥 **In This Episode:** - Brutal working conditions as a junior chef - Life at London's top Michelin Starred restaurants - Making the transition to private chef - Career advice for chefs 📢 **Want More?** Subscribe for more interviews with the UK’s top chefs! 🍽️👨‍🍳 🔗 **Links & Resources:** 🌐 Our Chef Job Board: https://www.onlychefs.co.uk🎧 Listen on Spotify:…

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   S1 · E2 · 4 Feb 2025 · 51 min

   Chef Career Insights from Executive Chef at London's Smiths of Smithfield | Liam Walsh

   Welcome to The Only Chefs Podcast hosted by Andy Bloomer. 🎙️ Welcome back to *The Only Chefs Podcast*! In this episode, we sit down with Liam Walsh, Executive Chef at Smiths of Smithfield, to talk about his career journey from kitchen porter to running one of London's most iconic food establishments. 🔥 **In This Episode:** - A day in the life of an Exec chef at Smiths - Working for one of the UK's top hospitality groups - Career advice for chefs 📢 **Want More?** Subscribe for more interviews with the UK’s top chefs! 🍽️👨‍🍳 🔗 **Links & Resources:** 🌐 Our Chef Job Board:…

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   S1 · E1 · 20 Jan 2025 · 59 min

   What Does it Take to Become a Top Chef? Carmine Varone | Exec Chef LAVO, Annabel's, Gino D'Acampo

   Welcome to The Only Chefs Podcast hosted by Andy Bloomer (IG: @thegingerdonut). In this episode, we’re joined by Carmine Varone (IG: @carminevarone_), Executive Chef at the BoTree Hotel in Marylebone and head of the renowned LAVO Restaurant, ex-Annabel's and Gino D'Acampo. Carmine shares his remarkable journey, from growing up in a food-loving family in Italy to leading fine dining kitchens in London. Highlights: The inspiration behind Carmine’s passion for cooking, rooted in his family's bakery and produce business. Adjusting to the cultural and culinary differences of the UK and the…

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