COOKSCAMP – the Mise-en-Place Podcast

I first met Chef Ronald St. Pierre on the first night of COOKSCAMP three years ago. He was part of a contingent from the North Island Chefs Association, preparing for their lunch service the next day. At some point, Chef Ronald came to me looking for the pork loin he had ordered. I stood there, straight-faced but internally panicked, realizing I had made a massive mistake—I hadn’t ordered what they needed. But as any good sous chef in that situation will tell you, you find Read More ...

There are many facets to this hospitality business that the general public either don't think of or don't know about. Side businesses that support our restaurants and hotels, like farmers and fishers and ranchers. There is a whole other part that is just as import and can add so much to lives pf the people doing the job and the diners. That is the people that supply the glassware, flatware, etc. etc, but once in a while something special comes along and we get very Read More ...

John Bishop's culinary journey is a testament to how life can unfold in unexpected and magnificent ways. From a young Welsh boy with no grand ambitions beyond escaping his small town, to becoming one of Canada's most influential culinary pioneers, Bishop's story captivates from the first moment.

The heart of Bishop's philosophy crystallized in his first days at cooking school: mise en place – proper preparation and organization. This concept would guide not just his cooking but his entire approach to life and community. After honing Read More ...

This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with a longtime friend of the show, Chef Cory Pelan of The Whole Beast in Victoria, BC. Cory’s not your typical chef—he stepped into the kitchen later in life. After some time in restaurant kitchens he began carving out a mouthwatering legacy in the art of charcuterie. With a passion for pork and the magic of salt and time, he’s turned humble cuts into absolute masterpieces, from silky hams and spicy N’Duja to rich guanciale and the holy Read More ...

When people speak of a classic Irish Pub or a perfectly poured pint of Guinness in Vancouver, they will always talk about the Irish Heather first. Sean Heather built his public House from a yearning for Dublin, and a real understanding that nostalgia can build community stronger than just about anything. Sean has continued to own and run a string of other great places and has not looked back. Always placing hospitality and welcoming spaces as his calling card. We are lucky to have him Read More ...

On today's podcast we have restaurant owner and businessman David Duprey, owner of the Narrow Group. He started with the infamous Narrow Lounge and then onto many more interesting ventures. We get into the nitty gritty of being a restaurant owner in Vancouver and what it can take to actually run a successful business at this time. I hope you enjoy the conversation, I know I did. 

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On this podcast I am so happy to finally have on Joanna Jagger, Director and Founder of the Worth Association. An organization that Champions women in the Hospitality and Tourism space. The Yes Shef event held each year that highlights women Cooks and Chefs in hospitality and is one of the coolest food events of the year. I really hope you enjoy our conversation about the women in our industry. Let me know what you think. As always please send me contacts for people I Read More ...

On this weeks episode we have a long time advocate and champion of the hospitality industry, Samantha Scholefield. Her work with the BCRFA and the Chefs' Table Society has changed the lives of many people. From the GWRC and SLMP programs to her work helping the community navigate the almost weekly changes during the Covid times. It was a pleasure to speak with her and I am happy and excited to see her great work continue. 

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On this weeks podcast we are excited to have on Chef Chanthy Yen. Growing up in Windsor Ontario, Chanthy was lucky enough to grow up learning to cook from his Cambodian grandmother. His love of amazing food turned into a very successful career that has taken him across the country and around the world. Honing his skill at the much lauded Northwest Culinary Academy and has never looked back. He worked at the cutting edge Mugaritz in Spain. He worked with Ferran Adria and his Read More ...

On this weeks podcast we have freelance writer/ journalist, William Johnson. His writing has covered entrepreneurship, business, tech, and leadership but he has a massive love of the restaurant business. We spend an hour chatting about his outsider perspective on story telling, tipping, restaurant culture, food journalism and much more. His unique perspectives help paint a picture from a nuanced customer lens that we rarely see or hear in this world of fast paced social media journalism. I hope you enjoy our conversation and already Read More ...