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The StoryBites Podcast is a show that serves to educate and inspire everyday chefs and entrepreneurs to tell their story through authentic content creation.We're not afraid to ask the difficult questions; all in the name of serving you with invaluable conversations with inspiring people from all areas of hospitality and fast moving consumer goods; from entrepreneurship, culinary arts, food science, mental health, leadership, marketing, philosophy, and personal development.
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Ever wondered why cucumbers are always so straight in the supermarkets? It’s cause they’re not. All these odd sized cucumbers won’t even make it to the grocery storefront.Imagine all the weird and wonderful shapes you’re missing out on. That’s the tragedy @_mikebones had in his mind as he began developing the secret brine behind his famous @bonespickles made with love in the @5thstreetrestaurant kitchen with sidekicks @maximoosieo @chefsamson_stewartToday, these rescued cucumbers have a new l...
Join us in exploring the diverse culinary journey of Vicki Young, a seasoned hospitality professional with roots in Horowhenua. Vicki's transition from law school to pastry school in Te Whanganui-a-Tara encapsulates her passion for exploration and experimentation predicated on a firm foundation of doing only what matters most.Vicki shares the incredible opportunities behind the power of 'yes' evident in her roles as a baker, private chef, food writer, and recent feature on the TV series 'Sik ...
Episode recorded in May, 2023Daniel Chan, head chef of the french restaurant and roof top bar in Ōtautahi - The One, shares his journey and knowledge of the culinary arts here today on The StoryBites Podcast. He comes from a multicultural background with experiences from pig farming, to working in a traditional Chinese kitchen and some of the best fine dining restaurant in Singapore through to classic French teachings from Le Cordon Bleu in Wellington. 0:00 Intro 4:34 The bridge to ...
Shafeeq Ismail, originally from South India shares his journey across the globe as he pursues the road less travelled. The narrative he carries with him holds weight measured in wisdom beyond just the food but focuses on the principles that have brought him to where he is today. We hope this conversation gives you something to think about on your way to work, in the kitchen, or even on your way up a metaphorical mountain (or literal mountain depending on what you're doing right now).Learn mor...
Sam Parish, author of Cook Me, food editor for Avenues Magazine, and just general Food Media Boss Lady generously shares her story here today on The StoryBites Podcast. From a locum chef taking odd jobs in the wopwops, to feeding 800 software developers at Google, to writing recipes and articles for some of the world's most recognized publications; it's without a doubt, Sam has a few stories up her pink sleeves. Join us today as we dive deep into the life of Sam Parish, and how taking the plu...
Jason Yoo, owner of Gangnam Korean Restaurant may just be one of the hardest working individuals I know. And today, we dig deeper behind where his dogmatic desire to keep showing up comes from. Jason also shares about the good, the bad, and the ugly of social media and how blowing up with millions had impacted the growth of his restaurant. We hope you enjoy.0:0 Intro / Welcome 2:12 Who is Jason from Gangnam? 6:56 Costa Rican upbringing 11:08 Adapting to survive 11:50 Movin...
In this episode of The StoryBites podcast, we sit down with Jayden Smith, the owner of Empire Chicken, who started his legendary empire with a food truck and has since expanded to multiple restaurants across Christchurch. We dive into what it takes to grow from a food truck and how Jayden has continued to nurture his business into where it has continued to excel today. It’s time to dig into some crispy fried goodness as we hear from Jayden. Welcome 0:00The importance of relatio...
Today we hear from Maty Johns, Executive chef at Base Hospitality Group about his journey cheffing around the world; from Melbourne to Toronto, and some of the unforgettable stories he picked up along the way. Bringing all his experience back to God zone, we also hear about Maty’s rediscovered love for Christchurch, and what this next season means for him, his family, and the epic team at Base Food by Fire.For the full visual experience, check us out @StoryBites on YouTube today.
In this exciting episode of The StoryBites Podcast, join us as we sit down with Chef Cian Curtin, a culinary adopter of all cultures who has taken the food truck scene by storm. With years of experience in high end restaurants including Michelin across the world, Chef Curtin has honed his skills and perfected his craft. But now, he's taking a different approach to cooking by running a food truck in Christchurch, New Zealand. Tune in as we delve into his journey from the streets of Ireland thr...
Welcome to the StoryBites podcast, the show that serves to educate and inspire every chefs and entrepreneurs to know that their purpose matters.Today we speak with Kate Underwood, freelance food writer and communications specialist at Eat NewZealand about the kind of small businesses that get her curious to find out more. We also discuss why we all need to really dig deep and understand the why behind our what, and to finish, we learn about the gift that sits on the other side of being brave ...
In this episode of The StoryBites Podcast, I interview Jack Shewell - Head Chef at South Town Club, a day time eatery in the heart of the CBD here in Christchurch, New Zealand.We discuss the contributing factors to why working in hospitality can suck. But more importantly, we hear about the importance of being proactive about mental health and honouring the responsibility of good leadership in the kitchen.If you are wondering what we're talking about when bringing up this delicious Leek and M...
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