COOKSCAMP – the Mise-en-Place Podcast

COOKSCAMP – the Mise-en-Place Podcast

The Mise-en-Place Podcast, produced by the Chefs’ Table Society of BC, features ‘deep dive’ conversations with industry leaders on career and business issues that define the life of the professional cook. Season 3 offers even more insights into the day to day operations and state of our ever evolving industry.

Latest Podcast

Mise en Place – the Podcast 10: Robert Belcham

On this weeks podcast we do something a bit different. Chef Poyan Dinesh takes the helm and interviews our regular podcast host Robert Belcham. With 30 years in the hospitality industry, tells the stories of his career that help explain how he ended up here in Vancouver opening restaurants. From Fuel to Monarch burger, Robert has opened and ran a string of successful ventures and left an indelible mark on BC's hospitality scene. 

August 12th, 2024|

Past Podcasts

Mise en Place: S03E13-Daniel McGee

This weeks episode features a conversation I had with local Chef Daniel McGee of Wentworth Hospitality. Born and raised in North Vancouver, and his hometown roots define who he is.

September 14th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E12 Chris Irving

From the Arctic wilds of the Yukon Territory, to Michelin starred restaurants of London, to mega yachts on the French Riviera. Chef Chris Irving has seen and done more in his career than most.

September 14th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E11-Alex Chen

Chef Chen is probably one of the most accomplished Chefs in Canada right now. Listen as Alex tells his story of being born in Malaysia, raised in Vancouver and understanding his love and gift for food and hospitality.

September 14th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E09-Addendum Meeru Dhalwala

A day after we recorded our episode, Meeru and I decided that we needed to add an addition to our chat. Some strategic actual take aways for people to hear to better understand each other and the needs of Women in our industry. Listen to this one for the take aways, Listen to the longer ones for the deep dive and deeper understanding. Both are worth your time and in this business, understanding one another better is the real key to a successful business.

August 16th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E09-Meeru Dhalwala

One of our most interesting activations at COOKSCAMP 2023 is our panel on Women in Industry. After chatting with the moderator of this panel, Meeru Dhalwala, we both agreed that this is such an important conversation that we should start it on the podcast.

August 16th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E08-Margot Baloro

Leadership is at the successful core of any great business. They say some leaders are born, in my experience, great leaders are trained, mentored and continue learning. Margot Baloro is, a manager, a sommelier, a Les Dames Escoffier, a mentor and most importantly a leader.

August 16th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E07-Hamid Salimian

Hamid talks about growing up in Iran and his journey through Turkey and finally to Vancouver. He is passionate about food and he is even more passionate about the people he feeds.

August 4th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E06-Thomas Haas

This week we have World renowned Choclatier, Master Pâtissier, Entrepreneur, and bike rider, Thomas Haas on the podcast. From his training in Europe to Vancouver to New York and back to Vancouver. We hear his story in his words.

August 4th, 2023|

Mise en Place: S03E05-Nicole Gomes

Nicole talks business, Top Chef, becoming a TV personality, her journey on becoming self aware and all while being fully aware that mistakes are the best teachers.

July 19th, 2023|

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