
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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 261 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipFoodArtsBusiness | |||

This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear talks with culinary historian and James Beard Award-winning author Michael Twitty about his new book, 'Recipes from the American South.' With over 250 recipes, the book is a deep dive into the rich,... more
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This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear welcomes chef Brandon Rogers, a private chef based in the Chicago area who recently competed on Next... more
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“No one buys a story—editors buy a pitch.” That’s the frame for today’s conversation with D.C.–area journalist, photographer and writing coach Nevin Martell.... more
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Today on Chefs Without Restaurants, I speak with Chef Tristen Epps, a Season 22 finalist on Top Chef and a James Beard–recognized chef. From his Trinidadian ... more
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Absolute gem - the host, guests, topics, conversation flow… this is an all-around banger of a podcast for food lovers and anyone coming into the food industry sideways (like me)
Foody much?
I am a business man, and I have owned, and will own again, a food business… I currently own a hospitality and service business that is not food, but my Wife and Daughter are both Chefs; one with and one without a restaurant.
This is one of maybe about two podcast that I listen to on a regular basis.
I have other podcast that I follow, but I usually hit “mark as read” two minutes in… But not this one. #truestory
You have to understand that I own over a month (24hours x 31 days) w... more
There are a lot of food podcasts, but I really think that Chris’ voice and perspective is unique and such a welcome addition to a sea of content.
It’s one of the few shows I stop what I’m doing to play and I’m never disappointed.
Chris is an awesome host and brings on interesting guests! The show is both inspiring and actionable. Keep going! 🙌
I am so glad Chris created a community for Chef that don’t work in the traditional restaurant jobs. I wish I had a resource like this 20 years ago when I was a young chef looking for other venues to cook in.
Not only are there great interviews and conversations with Non restaurant Chefs but there are great interviews for All chef and food enthusiasts.
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Focusing on culinary entrepreneurship, this podcast offers in-depth discussions with food and beverage professionals who have successfully navigated careers outside of traditional restaurant settings. Featuring a diverse array of guests including personal chefs, food truck operators, and cookbook authors, the conversations center on the unique challenges, insights, and successes these individuals encounter in their unconventional paths. With a strong emphasis on real-world experiences and practical tips, this podcast serves as an inspiring resource for those seeking to explore diverse opportunities within the culinary industry and learn from the journeys of others who have forged their own paths.
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Recent guests on Chefs Without Restaurants include:
1. Michael Twitty
2. Brandon Rogers
3. Nevin Martell
4. Tristen Epps
5. Kara Newman
6. Jeff Koehler
7. Eden Grinshpan
8. Arash Hashemi
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