COOKSCAMP – the Mise-en-Place Podcast

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.

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.

Geoff Hopgood is an independent restaurant owner, independent entrepreneur and an independent thinker.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We talk about family, the importance of hospitality, wine and what it is like being a restaurateur in Vancouver with Pino Posteraro, owner and Chef of the world famous Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill.