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Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier
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A show about good food, inspiring stories, and deep dive talks featuring the world’s most innovative culinary educators and thought leaders. Join us as we delve into the lives of the amazing people shaping the world of food and drink. Hosted by Chef Kirk T. Bachmann.

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In today’s episode, we sit down with siblings Orel Zwiebel and Nani Edry, two creatives who took very different paths into the world of food.

Orel shares how her background in wellness, yoga, and mindfulness eventually led her to Escoffier and the c... more

In today’s special episode, filmed at Escoffier’s Boulder campus, we sit down with Asia Geeslin, Escoffier student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

Asia shares the journey that brought her here, from serving five years as a Cyber Intelligence Analyst ... more

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Escoffier Chef-in-Residence and Emmy-nominated Top Chef host Kristen Kish returns for a special in-person conversation in Toronto, Canada!

From her early days on the line to becoming a Top Chef winner, Kristen reflects on the moments that shaped her... more

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Alana Kysar, cookbook author, recipe developer, photographer, and the voice behind Aloha Kitchen and Aloha Veggies.

Alana shares how returning home to Hawai‘i reshaped the way she sees food, culture, and her role ... more

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Recent Guests

Asia Geeslin
United States Marine Corps veteran; cyber intelligence analyst; former Lockheed Martin employee; Culture Jam camp counselor; fashion stylist; aspiring chef
Escoffier Boulder campus; Culture Jam
Episode: From Lockheed Martin to Culinary School
Kristen Kish
Chef, Top Chef host, and entrepreneur
Arlo Gray (Austin), author of Accidentally On Purpose
Episode: Kristen Kish in Toronto, Canada: Why Confidence Matters More Than You Think
Alana Kysar
Cookbook author, recipe developer, photographer, and storyteller
Author of Aloha Kitchen and Aloha Veggies
Episode: Alana Kysar: The Untold Truth About Hawaiian Food
Melissa King
Top Chef All-Star Champion, award-winning chef, television personality, and cookbook author
Chef, author, TV personality
Episode: Top Chef Winner Melissa King: What Changed When I Stopped Holding Back
Jennifer Relph
A former bakery owner and advocate for community building through baking
Selah Sweets
Episode: How a Home Kitchen Became a Source of Healing
Kevin Boehm
James Beard Award-winning restaurateur, and published author
Boka Restaurant Group
Episode: Kevin Boehm: “How Hospitality Saved My Life”
Eden Grinshpan
TV food personality, cookbook author, and beloved host of Top Chef Canada
Episode: Eden Grinshpan on Letting Go of Perfection and Cooking with Joy
Matt Kuerbis
Chef instructor and entrepreneur
HYCH
Episode: Heat You Can Handle: How a Chef Turned His Hot Sauce Into a Brand
Charlie Mitchell
James Beard Award-winning executive chef and leader of Saga, a two-star Michelin restaurant.
Saga
Episode: James Beard Winner Charlie Mitchell on Leading Saga After James Kent

Host

Kirk Bachmann
Host of The Ultimate Dish, engaging interviewer with a focus on culinary education and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Great podcast for my walks

    Chef Kirk is a great interviewer with entertaining guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No nicknameGiven24
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcast and entertaining

    Very enjoyable podcast and is entertaining and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No nicknameGiven24
    United States9 months ago
  • Entertaining, informative, relevant, and educational. Love the diversity of topics and people! Encouraging as a culinary professional!

    Audible
    5
    Mark D Wilkinson
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Culinary Podcast!

    Entertaining, informative, relevant, and educational. Love the diversity of topics and people! Encouraging as a culinary professional!

    Audible
    5
    Mark D Wilkinson
    United States3 years ago

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Consistent quality and variety in guests makes it a reliable listen for culinary professionals.
Very enjoyable and informative, keeping the content engaging across episodes.
Great podcast for my walks: the host is an excellent interviewer with entertaining guests.

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#239
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#177
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#33
Russia/Arts/Food

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Kristen Kish in Toronto, Canada: Why Confidence Matters More Than You Think
Q: What is the Ultimate Dish for you, and why?
The dish that represents a personal memory and family heritage, like sarma, which holds significance because it ties to home and tradition.
Kristen Kish in Toronto, Canada: Why Confidence Matters More Than You Think
Q: What's your go-to late-at-night snack?
Chicken fingers, with a playful nod to pizza rolls as a nostalgic indulgence.
​​Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend
Q: When you look back on your career all these years and all these honors, what are you the most proud of?
Bringing people together through food has been the most rewarding aspect of his career.
​​Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend
Q: What do you hope a young cook will take away from your words and your recipes in this book?
The techniques demonstrated are timeless and applicable regardless of cuisine, allowing for effective culinary education for both home cooks and professionals.
​​Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend
Q: What feels like the single most important cooking lesson that has taught you about life?
Cooking brings people together, offering a way to connect beyond political and social differences.

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A weekly deep-dive into the lives of high-profile culinary educators, chefs, authors, and industry leaders, with conversations that blend personal origin stories, mentorship, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. Episodes often explore how culture, education, and leadership shape cooking, restaurant culture, and food media, featuring guests who blend craft with storytelling, advocacy, and business building. The show is likely to appeal to industry professionals, culinary students, and food lovers who want actionable career insights, inspiration, and a window into how top minds in food navigate creativity, leadership, and impact.

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6. Kevin Boehm
7. Eden Grinshpan
8. Matt Kuerbis

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