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    Chefs Without Restaurants

    Join Chris Spear as he interviews food and beverage entrepreneurs who have built successful careers outside of traditional restaurant kitchens.

    From personal chefs, caterers, and food truck operators to cookbook authors, research chefs, and farmers, each guest has paved their own way in the culinary world. Through candid conversations, they share the challenges, lessons, and successes of creating a business on their own terms.

    With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry—including running his own personal chef business, Perfect Little Bites—Chris is dedicated to helping chefs and food entrepreneurs navigate their own unconventional paths in the industry.

    If you’re looking for inspiration, business insights, and real stories from those who have stepped beyond the restaurant world, this podcast is for you.

    🎧 New episodes available—subscribe now and start exploring the road less traveled in the culinary industry!

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    Cobra Kai Actor Dan Ahdoot on Persian Cooking, Dining Out and Green Eggs & Dan Sep 07, 2022
    Show notes This week, in preparation for Season 5 of Cobra Kai, we're re-releasing our episode with Dan Ahdoot. who plays Anoush on the show. He’s a standup comic, actor, writer, producer, and podcast host. He's also the host of Food Network's Raid the Fridge. He's garnered fans as a character actor on the shows The Crew, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Shameless, Workaholics, and Disney Channel’s Kickin’ It.
    On his podcast Green Eggs and Dan, he takes a new look at “you are what you eat,” and brings listeners in on conversations about food, life, and more, with some of his most entertaining friends. Not your typical food show, Green Eggs and Dan is the type of food podcast you’d make with your friends around the table, roasting more than just food.
    Dan’s show has hit #1 on the podcast charts, and his guests have included Jacques Pepin, Ruth Reichl, Padma Lakshmi, Henry Winkler, Paul F Tompkins, and Iliza Schlesinger.
    On the show, we talk about Persian food and cooking, luxury food ingredients, and the dining scene in general. You’ll hear how he went from pre-med to stand-up and acting, and now podcasting. So, is Dan Team Daniel or Team Johnny?
    DAN AHDOOT
    Dan's Instagram
    Dan's Twitter
    Dan's Website
    Listen to Green Eggs and Dan

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    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Over the past 30 years, the world of the personal chef has grown in importance to fulfill those dining needs. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, it allowed personal chefs to close that dining gap. Central to all of that is the United States Personal Chef Association.
    Representing nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada. USPCA provides a strategic backbone for those chefs that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal. USPCA provides training to become a Personal Chef through our Preparatory Membership. Looking to showcase your products or services to our chefs and their clients, partnership opportunities are available.
    Call Angela today at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email her at aprather@uspca.com for membership and partner info.

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    How to Make Better Sourdough Bread with Andy Roy of Twin Bears Bakery Aug 31, 2022
    Show notes

    This week we have a short episode about how to make better sourdough bread. This was part of a much longer conversation with Andy Roy of Twin Bears Bakery in Frederick, Maryland. At Twin Bears, they make 100% naturally-leavened bread.
    When I asked about how to make better bread at home, Andy shared his tips for making better sourdough, which isn't just reserved for home bakers. The rest of our conversation will be released shortly. Below you can also find links to the books Andy mentions in the podcast
    TWIN BEARS BAKERY
    Twin Bears Bakery Website
    Twin Bears Bakery Instagram
    Living Bread by Daniel Leader
    The Sourdough School by Vanessa Kimbell

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    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Over the past 30 years, the world of the personal chef has grown in importance to fulfill those dining needs. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, it allowed personal chefs to close that dining gap. Central to all of that is the United States Personal Chef Association.
    Representing nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada. USPCA provides a strategic backbone for those chefs that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal. USPCA provides training to become a Personal Chef through our Preparatory Membership. Looking to showcase your products or services to our chefs and their clients, partnership opportunities are available.
    Call Angela today at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email her at aprather@uspca.com for membership and partner info.

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    Ukrainian Chef Anna Voloshyna and Her New Cookbook Budmo! Aug 24, 2022
    Show notes

    This week's guest is chef Anna Voloshyna. She's a Ukrainian-born, California-based chef, blogger, and culinary instructor. Her upcoming cookbook Budmo! (out September 27th) celebrates classic Eastern European recipes with a modern, creative twist.
    On the show, we discuss her upbringing and life in Ukraine, where she lived until she was 21. We talk about the food she grew up with and loves, but also the current war with Russia. Food is political, and you need to understand some of the history to get a complete picture of Ukrainian cuisine. If you’re interested in learning about Ukrainian cuisine, this is the episode for you.
    ANNA VOLOSHYNA
    Anna’s Website
    Anna's Instagram
    Anna's Facebook
    Anna Voloshyna's cookbook Budmo!

    CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS

    If you enjoy the show, and would like to support it financially, check out our Patreon, or you can donate through Venmo or Buy Me a Coffee.
    Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter

    Visit Our Amazon Store (we get paid when you buy stuff)

    Private Facebook group

    Chefs Without Restaurants Instagram

    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Over the past 30 years, the world of the personal chef has grown in importance to fulfill those dining needs. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, it allowed personal chefs to close that dining gap. Central to all of that is the United States Personal Chef Association.
    Representing nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada. USPCA provides a strategic backbone for those chefs that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal. USPCA provides training to become a Personal Chef through our Preparatory Membership. Looking to showcase your products or services to our chefs and their clients, partnership opportunities are available.
    Call Angela today at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email her at aprather@uspca.com for membership and partner info.

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    How to Grow Your Personal Chef Business with Airbnb Aug 17, 2022
    Show notes

    This week I talk about how you can grow your personal chef business using vacation rental properties like Airbnb and VRBO. This has been where the majority of my business has been coming from for the past five years.

    I’ve talked about it as part of other podcast episodes but thought it warranted a standalone episode. If you want to make more money cooking as a personal chef or caterer, tune in to find out my top tips for acquiring more customers staying at rental properties.

    Do you have tips you’d like to share? Let me know. Connect with me on one of the platforms below.
    CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS

    If you enjoy the show, and would like to support it financially, check out our Patreon, or you can donate through Venmo or Buy Me a Coffee.

    Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter

    Visit Our Amazon Store (we get paid when you buy stuff)

    Private Facebook group

    Chefs Without Restaurants Instagram

    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Over the past 30 years, the world of the personal chef has grown in importance to fulfill those dining needs. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, it allowed personal chefs to close that dining gap. Central to all of that is the United States Personal Chef Association.
    Representing nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada. USPCA provides a strategic backbone for those chefs that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal. USPCA provides training to become a Personal Chef through our Preparatory Membership. Looking to showcase your products or services to our chefs and their clients, partnership opportunities are available.
    Call Angela today at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email her at aprather@uspca.com for membership and partner info.

    Get in touch

    Support the show


    What is a Chef with Taffy Elrod Aug 10, 2022
    Show notes

    This week's "What is a Chef" episode is with Taffy Elrod. She’s a chef, restaurant owner, cooking instructor, recipe developer, and food writer with 20 years of experience in the food industry.

    Stay tuned for my full episode with her which will be released soon.

    Taffy Elrod
    Taffy’s Website
    Taffy’s Instagram
    Taffy’s Twitter

    CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS

    If you enjoy the show, and would like to support it financially, check out our Patreon, or you can donate through Venmo or Buy Me a Coffee.

    Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter

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    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Covid has redefined the world of dining. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, the personal chef industry experienced record growth.

    The United States Personal Chef Association represents nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada (and even Italy); USPCA provides a strategic backbone that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal.
    Now, join with our Inflation Fighter Special, and save $75 on Premier, Provisional and Preparatory memberships. You can join today at www.uspca.org and use the code: Inflationfighter22. Questions call Angela at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email aprather@uspca.org. Payment plans are available

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    Creating a Kitchen Pantry Representing Time and Place- with Daniel Liberson of Lindera Farms Aug 03, 2022
    Show notes

    This week's guest is Daniel Liberson of Lindera Farms, a nature reserve in Delaplaine, Virginia. There, Daniel forages for items local to the area, and creates fermented pantry items for both restaurants and home cooks. His products include vinegar made from ramps, paw paws, and Virginia berry, as well as items like crab apple verjus, pecan tamari, and applewood soy sauce.
    Besides discussing vinegar-making and fermentation, we talk about business topics like the cost of running restaurants, how he grew his business, and the pros and cons of making your own vinegar.
    Daniel Liberson
    Lindera Farms Instagram
    Lindera Farms Website
    Daniel’s Instagram

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    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Covid has redefined the world of dining. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, the personal chef industry experienced record growth.

    The United States Personal Chef Association represents nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada (and even Italy); USPCA provides a strategic backbone that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal.
    Now, join with our Inflation Fighter Special, and save $75 on Premier, Provisional and Preparatory memberships. You can join today at www.uspca.org and use the code: Inflationfighter22. Questions call Angela at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email aprather@uspca.org. Payment plans are available

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    The Recipe Tool That Helps Save Time, Cut Costs and Improve Execution - with Meez Founder Josh Sharkey Jul 27, 2022
    Show notes

    This week's guest is Josh Sharkey. He's the founder of Meez, an online recipe tool that helps you save time, cut costs and improve execution. Josh talks about how he started Meez, and gives a rundown of its functions and how it works.
    Josh has a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University, and has worked in some of the best restaurants in the U.S. Besides an overview of Meez, we also discuss the customer experience, how he built and grew his business, some of his favorite resources, and what he wished he knew before starting his business.

    JOSH SHARKEY & MEEZ
    Get a meez account
    Meez Instagram
    Meez Website
    Meez in Under 3 Minutes (How it Works Video)

    CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS

    If you enjoy the show, and would like to support it financially, check out our Patreon, or you can donate through Venmo or Buy Me a Coffee.

    Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter
    Visit Our Amazon Store (we get paid when you buy stuff)

    Private Facebook group

    Chefs Without Restaurants Instagram

    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Over the past 30 years, the world of the personal chef has grown in importance to fulfill dining needs. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, it allowed personal chefs to close that dining gap. Central to all of that is the United States Personal Chef Association.
    USPCA provides a strategic backbone for those chefs that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal.
    Call Angela today at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email her at aprather@uspca.com for membership and partner info.

    Get in touch

    Support the show


    One Moment Can Change Your Life - with Philadelphia Chef Eli Kulp Jul 20, 2022
    Show notes

    This week's guest is Eli Kulp. He's the co-founder and culinary director of High Street Hospitality Group, as well as the host of both The Chef Radio Podcast and Delicious City Philly Podcast He has been a finalist for JBF Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Best New Chef- Food & Wine Magazine, Chef of the Year- Eater and Philadelphia Inquirer.
    We recently released our "What is a Chef" episode with him. On this full episode, we discuss how one moment can change your whole life. Hear Eli talk about the Amtrak derailment that left him paralyzed, in a wheelchair, and unable to continue cooking. It's an inspiring story, and will make you feel grateful for all that you have.

    ELI KULP
    Eli's Instagram
    The Chef Radio Podcast
    Delicious City Philly Podcast

    CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS

    If you enjoy the show, and would like to support it financially, check out our Patreon, or you can donate through Venmo or Buy Me a Coffee.

    Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter
    Visit Our Amazon Store (we get paid when you buy stuff)

    Private Facebook group

    Chefs Without Restaurants Instagram

    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Over the past 30 years, the world of the personal chef has grown in importance to fulfill dining needs. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, it allowed personal chefs to close that dining gap. Central to all of that is the United States Personal Chef Association.
    USPCA provides a strategic backbone for those chefs that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal.
    Call Angela today at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email her at aprather@uspca.com for membership and partner info.

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    Keep Being Curious - Master Pastry Chef Christopher Curtin of Éclat Chocolate Jul 12, 2022
    Show notes

    This week's guest is Christopher Curtin, the certified master pastry chef, and chocolatier behind Éclat Chocolate, which he founded in West Chester, PA in 2004. After attending culinary school, he spent 14 years honing his skills alongside the world’s top chocolate makers across Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Japan. Éclat has received acclaim including being named one of the “Best Chocolates in America” by Bon Appétit magazine. Christopher has collaborated with the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert, and other businesses such as Victory Brewing Company.
    We discuss what has contributed to both the success and longevity of Éclat. Christopher talks about how to stand out in a crowded market, and the work culture he's created at Éclat.

    CHRISTOPHER CURTIN AND ECLAT CHOCOLATE
    Eclat's Instagram
    Eclat Website

    CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS

    If you enjoy the show, and would like to support it financially, check out our Patreon, or you can donate through Venmo or Buy Me a Coffee.

    Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter
    Visit Our Amazon Store (we get paid when you buy stuff)

    Private Facebook group

    Chefs Without Restaurants Instagram

    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Covid has redefined the world of dining. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, the personal chef industry experienced record growth.

    The United States Personal Chef Association represents nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada (and even Italy); USPCA provides a strategic backbone that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal.
    Now, join with our Inflation Fighter Special, and save $75 on Premier, Provisional and Preparatory memberships. You can join today at www.uspca.org and use the code: Inflationfighter22. Questions call Angela at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email aprather@uspca.org. Payment plans are available.

    Get in touch

    Support the show


    Chefs as Teachers - What is a Chef with Eli Kulp Jul 05, 2022
    Show notes

    This week's "What is a Chef" episode is with Eli Kulp. He's the co-founder and culinary director of High Street Hospitality Group, as well as the host of both The Chef Radio Podcast and Delicious City Podcast
    He has been a finalist for JBF Best Chef Mid-Atlantic, Best New Chef- Food & Wine Magazine, Chef of the Year- Eater and Philadelphia Inquirer.
    Stay tuned for my full episode with him which will be released soon.
    ELI KULP
    Eli's Instagram
    Chef Radio Podcast
    Delicious City Podcast

    CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS

    If you enjoy the show, and would like to support it financially, check out our Patreon, or you can donate through Venmo or Buy Me a Coffee.

    Get the Chefs Without Restaurants Newsletter
    Visit Our Amazon Store (we get paid when you buy stuff)

    Private Facebook group

    Chefs Without Restaurants Instagram

    Founder Chris Spear’s personal chef business Perfect Little Bites
    Sponsor- The United States Personal Chef Association
    Covid has redefined the world of dining. While the pandemic certainly upended the restaurant experience, the personal chef industry experienced record growth.

    The United States Personal Chef Association represents nearly 1,000 chefs around the US and Canada (and even Italy); USPCA provides a strategic backbone that includes liability insurance, training, communications, certification, and more. It’s a reassurance to consumers that the chef coming into their home is prepared to offer them an experience with their meal.
    Now, join with our Inflation Fighter Special, and save $75 on Premier, Provisional and Preparatory memberships. You can join today at www.uspca.org and use the code: Inflationfighter22. Questions call Angela at 800-995-2138 ext 705 or email aprather@uspca.org. Payment plans are available.

    Get in touch

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