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Cook's Camp
Chefs' Table Society Of BC
Hospitality Industry
Culinary Education
Texas Barbecue
British Columbia
Oysters
Mentorship
Edmonton
Mental Health
Cookscamp
John Bates
Austin, Texas
Chefs' Table Society
Food Sustainability
Jobs In Hospitality
Vancouver, Canada
Restaurant Industry
Poplar Grove Winery

Mise en Place - the Podcast, is produced and hosted by Robert Belcham in conjunction with the Chefs' Table Society of BC. This unique Podcast features ‘deep dive’ conversations with industry leaders on career and business issues that define the life of the professional hospitality person. The guests we talk to with offer real insights into the inner workings and not often explored restaurant lands... more

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On this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with hospitality and hotelier legend Charles McDiarmid of the Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino BC.

Charles grew up in Tofino and fell in love with the idea of running his own hotel from a young age. After study... more

On this week's podcast I get to chat with return guest, amazing pastry chef, chocolatier, small business owner and opinionated guy, Mr Thomas Haas. We try and tackle some of the bigger problems that we see out there in our industry right now. Commodi... more

This episode is part 2 of my conversation with longtime hospitality pro and wine expert Kurtis Kolt. In this part we talk about mental health, the state of the industry, tipping and where he sees the industry going. All very insightful takes. I hope ... more

In this week's podcast we have a two parter. Kurtis Kolt has been a front of the house legend and sommelier in BC for as long as I have been in Vancouver. Originally from Ontario, he has called Vancouver home for a very long time. His love for wine a... more

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Recent Guests

Coulson Armstrong
Culinary Director of Our House Hospitality
Our House Hospitality
Episode: Coulson Armstrong
Robert Clark
Order of Canada recipient, sustainability champion, chef
Sea Restaurant / Ocean Wise / Vancouver seafood community
Episode: Robert Clark
Jamie Maw
Food editor of Vancouver Magazine and longtime food writer
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Episode: Jamie Maw
Malindi Taylor
Head Potwasher, Marketing, Restaurant Director, member of the family
Taylor Shellfish Farms (Washington)
Episode: Malindi Taylor
Jonah Joffe
Executive Chef of Bar Bravo and soon-to-be-open Barnacle
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Episode: Jonah Joffe
Michel Jacob
Chef, founder of Le Crocodile (Vancouver), veteran of Vancouver's French dining scene
Le Crocodile; Vancouver's culinary community
Episode: Michel Jacob
Caren McSherry
Owner of Gourmet Warehouse / former cooking school founder
Gourmet Warehouse (Gourmet Garage)
Episode: Caren McSherry
Warren Chow
Executive chef at Wildlight
Wildlight (Pattison Food Group)
Episode: Warren Chow
Cristina Dias
Founder of Mogiana Coffee
Mogiana Coffee
Episode: Cristina Dias

Host

Robert Belcham
Host of Mise en Place - the Podcast (Chefs' Table Society of BC), Senior host and interviewer; leads in-depth conversations with industry leaders on career and business issues in BC's hospitality scene.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • I’m not a chef

    Nor do I ever intend to become one. That being said, I love and miss a good restaurant, and I can’t wait for their reopening. Even if not the original intent of the podcast, it has turned into an inside look at what restaurants are going through and may become post COVID. Expect insider jargon and attitudes, be prepared to google some terms, but the guests, host and topics are all stellar if you are curious at all about the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    erdooooogan
    United States6 years ago
  • Smart conversation

    It’s so refreshing to have an utterly un-bro restaurant conversation between some very smart people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goggles Paesano
    Canada6 years ago

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Audience values sustainability, local sourcing, and leadership stories that translate into real-world actions.
The host and guests are praised for thoughtful, non-bro-y conversations.
Listeners appreciate the show's insider perspective on the restaurant industry and its challenges.
Episodes feel like mentorship sessions with practical takeaways for operators and aspiring chefs.

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Apple Podcasts
#72
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#110
Netherlands/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#224
Ireland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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Mark von Schellwitz
Q: What does Restaurants Canada do through its lobbying arm, and how does it affect government policy?
Restaurants Canada acts as the industry's lobbying body, conducts extensive research, engages with multiple government levels, and focuses on three big policy areas—labor, liquor, and tax policy—to protect member bottom lines and create more favorable conditions for operators.
Meeru Dhalwala & Shira Blustein
Q: Holy cow. So talking through, how did this come to fruition? Like what happened?
The decision came from a spontaneous, almost fate-like moment between Meeru and Shira after conversations about changing careers. They realized their visions aligned on sustainability and community, which sparked the creation of a new concept that would become Lila on Main, even though the exact concept wasn't clear at first.
Shaun Layton
Q: How do you see Vancouver's dining scene evolving, and what advice would you give to new operators?
The guest emphasizes the importance of player-coach leadership, embracing small operators and pop-ups as proving grounds, and the need for clear business planning, realistic timelines, and the willingness to adapt to regulatory environments while staying true to a distinctive concept.
Shaun Layton
Q: What were the biggest challenges in opening Como, and how did you address them?
Key hurdles included financing without investors, finding the right location, and aligning staff with a bold service concept. They mitigated these with careful financial planning, leveraging bank loans, assembling a trusted team, and implementing a hands-on, on-the-floor leadership style.
Shaun Layton
Q: Tell me about the origins of your interest in Spain and how that influenced your concept.
The guest describes a lifelong curiosity sparked by early travels and the Catalan/Basque tapas world, then explains how hands-on experiences in Spain shaped Como Taperia's kitchen layout, service flow, and menu, with emphasis on bar-centric dining and collaborative staff culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mise en Place

What is Mise en Place about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on in-depth conversations with industry leaders in hospitality, exploring career paths, business strategy, mentorship, and sustainability within British Columbia's restaurant landscape. Episodes commonly cover leadership philosophies, staff culture, menu development, and the evolution of local hospitality—from pandemic pivots to cross-promotional events and growth across multiple concepts. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on people-first culture, responsible sourcing, and community-building, often featuring builders and mentors who shape the next generation of cooks and operators.

Listeners likely tune in for candid, practical insights into running restaurants, scaling family businesses, and aligning craft with commer... more

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1. Coulson Armstrong
2. Robert Clark
3. Jamie Maw
4. Malindi Taylor
5. Jonah Joffe
6. Michel Jacob
7. Caren McSherry
8. Warren Chow

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