COOKING THE BOOKS - From Inside the Food Industry  show

COOKING THE BOOKS - From Inside the Food Industry

Summary: Cooking the Books Podcast presented by Robbie Bell takes us behind the velvet curtain of the Australian food industry and gives us the opportunity to meet and hear the incredible stories of the people who are behind some of our incredible culinary experiences. This is a hospitality podcast delving into all aspects of the food industry; from restaurants to butchers, chefs to sommeliers, cheese mongers to brewers, and everything in between. Exploring the stories of where their passion for food sprouted from, how they got there, why they do it and where they're headed.

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 Episode 61 Raymond Capaldi: Chef and owner of Wonder pies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:24:06

This week Robbie spoke to Raymond Capaldi, Raymond traveled the world cooking at some iconic restaurants and hotels before settling in Australia where he won 3 hats in the age good food guide. Raymond stepped away from the kitchen to start wonder pies 8 years ago. This is an honest conversation about starting a business the ups and downs, how kitchen culture has changed and how embracing new cultures opens your eyes.

 Denis Kelly: former MMA fighter now owner/trainer at ACSA Melbourne and promoter of Bushido. #60 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:28:24

This week Robbie spoke to Denis Kelly, former MMA fighter-now-trainer and promoter. They chat about all things combat sports, including weight-cutting and how nutrition has changed the sport.

 Alexander McIntosh: 2023 Bocuse d'Or Candidate and Head Chef Sou'Wester Brewery #59 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:18:51

This week Robbie speaks to Alex McIntosh, 2023 Bocuse d'Or Candidate and Head Chef at Sou'Wester Brewery. Alex goes in depth about the world's biggest cooking competition. He shines a light on how underfunded we are in Australia for the arts compared to other countries, and if we want to be taken seriously on this stage we need more funding from the government. 

 Michael Dalton: Owner of Fino Foods #58 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:13

This week Robbie spoke to Michael Dalton, owner of Fine Foods. Michael has been distributing and importing specialised fine foods from around the world for years. In this conversation we find out what it takes to build a distribution business from the ground up, and the difficulties and challenges of importing perishable foods from around the world.

 Tobie Puttock: Can stress turn you blind? #57 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:45:31

This week, Robbie spoke to Tobie Puttock - chef/owner of 'Made by Tobie', former River Cafe Chef and Jamie Oliver's right-hand man at Fifteen Restaurant for many years. Tobie became a chef to facilitate his true love of snowboarding, until he realised that he was better at cooking than boarding. At that point he went all-in and hasn't looked back. Tobie has turned his hand to all aspects of the industry. From books to banquets, fine dining, podcasting and heaps of TV, giving him a very unique perspective of the full industry.

 Experience Builds Confidence #56 Charlie Carrington | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:31:17

This week, Robbie spoke to Charlie from Atlas Dining and Atlas Weekly. Charlie started his cooking career at the age of fourteen and by the time he was in his early twenties he had his own restaurant and held 1 hat. Now just-turned thirty, he is well on his way to building a very successful weekly delivery meal kit. Charlie believes the secret to his confidence is all his experience.

 #55 Sandra Six Eyed Scorpion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:13:09

This week Robbie spoke to Sandra from Six Eyed Scorpion about chilli oil, starting a food business from the ground up, and how covid affected her career. Sandra moved from Singapore at 16 to pursue her dreams in Australia. From business and marketing to cooking, now Sandra is on her journey as a small business owner.

 #54 Sharon Brindley and Hugh Allen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:10

Sharon Brindley is a Yamatji/Noongar woman living on Bunurong/Boon Wurrung country (the Mornington Peninsula), where she is also the proud owner of Cooee Cafe, the only Indigenous cafe in the region and @jalajalatreats who specialise in native flavoured chocolates.     Hugh Allen is the Executive Chef @vuedemonde and is a big advocate of the true flavours of Australia. He has been helping Sharon with her new venture.

 #53 Gary and Elika from Jamsheed Winery | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:47

This week we spoke to Elika and Gary from Jamsheed winery in Preston, Melbourne. These are two highly respected hospo professionals who have so much knowledge and are so incredibly humble. Jamsheed is a must-visit; it's a real cool spot for a drink and the food is fantastic.       

 #52 Rae Bonney - Integrated Wellbeing Specialist/Counsellor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:50

This week we spoke to Rae Bonny who is a Integrated Wellbeing Specialist/Counsellor about mental health in the work place. 

 #51 Banjo - co owner of Good Pair Days | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:07

Banjo is an expert in the art of beverage, he has heaps of knowledge which he shares openly. 

 #50 Adam D'Sylva - Chef/Owner of Coda and Tonka Restaurants | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:41

This week on the podcast Robbie spoke to Adam D’Sylva; Chef-Owner of Coda and Tonka in Melbourne. Adam also has many other business ventures including a crockery range and cutlery range, he is a brand ambassador for Luv-a-Duck, Racing Victoria and Lavazza among several other brands. @adamdsylvachef www.codarestaurant.com.au www.tonkarestaurant.com.au

 #49 Glenn Flood - Chef-turned-coach | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:51

This week Robbie spoke to Glenn Flood; a chef-turned-coach. Glenn started his career as a chef which led him to Jamie Oliver’s restaurant, Fifteen. Which then in turn led him into the world of food media. Glenn spent a few seasons on Masterchef, organising the challenges as well has many other aspects behind the scenes. Through his business as a coach, he now helps chefs become better communicators and better versions of themselves. @glenn_flood www.glennflood.com

 #48 Julian Cincotta - Chef/Owner of Butter & Thievery Sydney | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:35

This week Robbie spoke to Julian from Butter and Thievery, Sydney. Robbie and Julian worked together at Rockpool Bar and Grill Sydney about 10 years ago. Since then Julian has travelled around the world and worked at some fantastic restaurants, also winning young chef of the year. Now he is building a culture restaurant; serving fried chicken, champagne and selling kicks (trainers).  @julianvcincotta @buttersydney @buttershop @thethievery www.buttersydney.com.au www.thethievery.com.au

 #47 Danny Parker - Head Chef at Jesmond Dene House, Newcastle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:18:32

This week Robbie spoke to Danny Parker, Head Chef at Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle, England. Prior to joining the hotel, Danny was Head Chef at Kenny Atkinson's 1 starred-michelin restaurant, House of Tides. Danny is now on his own path building a menu that he loves to cook. Danny is a competitor at heart; he has competed in Great British Menu, Masterchef The Professionals, The Roux Scholarship as well as North East Chef of the Year. He is never afraid to put himself out there.  www.jesmonddenehouse.co.uk

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