#009: Playing with woodfire - Charlie Carrington
Summary: Show notes: www.neuralle.com/podcast Charlie Carrington ( @charliesatlas ) skills as a chef are distinct, not just because of his age, but because of the breadth of knowledge accumulated in such a small period of time. Committing to what his competency passion, at a very young age, has led Charlie to a position that most promising chefs would only dream of at the age of 30, let alone 22. In this episode we covered a vast array of topics, including: Coming to stage at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant The influence of chefs such as Clare Smyth Formative experiences at Vue Du Monde, Marque Fifteen (London) Cheffing in Sth America, San Fran, Belgium more Learning to cook with woodfire The benefits of fire-based cooking The unique experience of Atlas Dining Learning from different cultures and styles of food Advice on opening a new restaurant Culinary influencers in Australia Ways he de-stresses Lessons learnt from his parents Enjoy the episode, Jordan Lauren Show notes How he started young, in his passion for cooking {04:05} Coming to stage at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant {08:55} The influence of chefs such as Clare Smyth {13:45} Going on to be an apprentice at Vue de Monde {16:25} Moving up to Sydney to work at Marque {20:45} Working at Fifteen in London {24:00} Coming back to Melbourne to Clayton Bowls Club {26:00} Cheffing in Sth America, San Fran, Belgium more {27:55} Learning to cook with woodfire {33:05} How Atlas Dining came to fruition {37:10} The benefits of fire-based cooking {38:50} The unique experience of Atlas Dining {41:35} Learning from different cultures and styles of food {43:50} Advice on opening a new restaurant {45:45} Culinary influencers in Australia {49:25} Ways he de-stresses {52:20} Lessons learnt from his parents {52:55} Morning rituals or daily habits {54:20} Music he’s currently listening to {55:10} Best purchase he’s made under $200 {56:20} An insight that seems obvious to him, but not to others {57:55} A book he would gift someone {59:20}
