Podcast Episodes

Ben Tish - The secrets of the kitchen. Produce over everything, and how to write and publish a cook book

Ben Tish joins us on Check On podcast today to talk about his passion for Mediterranean and Moorish cooking. He walks us through where this passion started, some hellish services in the kitchen, and …

Published on 17 hours ago

Bristols BBQ Boss: Big Naths smokey secrets

Check On Podcast fires up the grill with Bristol's own Big Nath's BBQ, where pitmaster Nathan Ritchie brings Texas style smoke to the UK. From melt in your mouth brisket, to cheesy mac bombs, Nath an…

Published on 1 week ago

#13 Hywel Griffith - The limit of keeping it local and the evolution of fine dining

Today on the Check On podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chef Hywel Griffith. 

Hywel grew up in a small town in Wales, having Welsh as his first language and English as second. Hywel has f…

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

12# Astrid Roussel (Astridspetitecuisine) - Fighting imposter syndrome after changing careers

On todays episode, we talk to Astrid, an amazing baker that is capturing Cardiffs baking scene. 

Astrid didn't start in the most conventional way. She picked up baking during in lockdown, and then had…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

11# Tom Shepherd - Is gaining a Michelin star freeing or limiting?

On todays episode, we talk to Tom Shepherd about his journey through the industry, to where he is now. 

Tom chats about the feeling of opening his restaurant Upstairs, gaining his first star, and bein…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

#10 Charlie Jeffreys - Behind the scene of fine dining

On today's episode of the check on podcast, we hear from non other than Charlie Jeffreys. 

Charlie is a Dorset boy, who started in a humble restaurant in his home town, and he made the decision to fly…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

#9 Eddie Shepherd - Botanical cooking and reimagining fine dining

We have the pleasure of hearing from Eddie Shepherd today. Eddie has carved his own way, not sticking to the conventional restaurant structure, and has been listed in the green guide as one of the to…

Published on 11 months ago

#8 JackAllen (Jackeatseverything) -Are Instagram foodies the new Food Critics?

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Jack Allen, also known on socials as Jackeatseverything. Jack runs food based socials, which started off as a way of sharing his favourite local restaurants…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

#7 Hylton Espey - Is Tripadvisor a chefs worst nightmare?

On todays episode, we have the absolute pleasure of talking to Hylton. 

Hylton is a South African born chef, that has made a name for himself in the picturesque town of Falmouth. After running the Mer…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

#6 Tommy Thorn - Kitchen, family and maintaining creativity.

On todays episode, we get to talk to my good friend and fellow competitor on MasterChef, Tommy Thorn. Tommy talks to us about how he comes up with his dishes, how he juggles being a father, and runni…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago