In today's episode, Todd and Ryan talks about the journey of a chef, the decisions one makes as priorities shift and how someone can find creativity and inspiration through more than a tasty dish. Want to join the show? Have a story to share? Need to Vent? Send us an email and let's get the ball rolling!! CateringWTF@gmail.com Visit us on Patreon Page for more Content. Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit ou...
Wow! What a crazy few weeks it has been. Anyone else feel like they've been hit by a truck? Business is booming and staff is scarce. Let's show some respect to those with the passion to keep them working through these exhausting, stressful, and overwhelming times. And for the rest of the world, show some empathy and patience and Pardon the Interruption. There's an Industry Reboot in progress! Want to join the show? Have a story to share? Need to Vent? Send us an email and let's get the ball...
Two Chefs barely survive their summer camp experience. With dramatically different views, Todd and Taylor talk REEL stories, discuss their golf handicaps and reminisce about the good ole days of Summer Camp. In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Taylor Northcutt aka HOTSAUCE. These two Chefs met at Summer Camp where they were in charge of feeding 300+ campers, counselors and staff a nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Taylor is a character wit...
Two Chefs walk into Summer Camp. One in combat boots and one in flip flops. Dramatically different styles, both old-school chefs bond in a way that only chefs can. Through food, brutal hours, and tremendous stress, Chef Todd and Chef Taylor create a friendship that last the years. In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Taylor Northcutt aka HOTSAUCE. These two Chefs met at Summer Camp where they were in charge of feeding 300+ campers, counselors and staff a nutritious ...
In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Ryan Whitten. These two go way back and they have lots of stories to tell about each other. Enjoy Ryan's unique perspectives of the Catering world told from a Corporate, Business to Industry point of view. from tell the stories of today's Industry, breakdown the struggles of running a business, and share their war stories. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of&nb...
Here we sit, waiting for the Mayor of F&B. Spoiler alert, he's not going to make this episode because he has little kids. But I promise some laughs, if you bear with us. Visit the behind the scenes as Todd and Stephanie, husband and wife podcasters, bide some time and banter in the green room while they wait for Chef Ryan Whitten. His stories are gold and it's worth the wait! Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of silly st...
In today's episode, the talk continues with Chef Will as he challenges Todd's Waffle House retirement goals. Real talk continues as they compare the slammed Waffle House chefs to the Chick-fil-A empire . Will rants to Todd, "I've got grown adults that have trained for this sh@t that can't do what Chick-fil-A employees do." Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of Chef Chats with Todd and Will. Mentioned on Tod...
In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Will Adamek. They tell the stories of today's Industry, breakdown the struggles of running a business, and share their war stories. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of Chef Chats with Todd and Will. Mentioned on Today's Episode: Dogwood Greek Life | Chef Will Adamek Dogwood Catering | Chef Will AdamekWant to join the show? Have a story to share? C...
Today's world is full of fearful, scary things. In this episode, Chef Todd gets real as he talks about what makes him scared and how his fear of failure becomes his motivation for success. Listen as Chef Todd tells tales of himself as a much younger chef and how those experiences and failures have made him the chef and leader he is today. Join him today for an introduction into the world of events from a back of house, culinary and operations point of view. Mention...
Let's chat about Tastings. What a pain in the ass! What other business offers to feed their Clients a 10-course meal with beverages for free? Tastings are time vampires, costing the business hours of valuable labor hours not to mention the cost of food. Join him today for an introduction into the world of events from a back of house, culinary and operations point of view. Mentioned on Today's Show: Scimitar Consulting Group| Cutting Edge Consulting for t...
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. Find about about how the expected pop-ups create situational problems and how to overcome, learn and move on. Hear Todd breakdown the definition of Covid Hangover and how it affects the team. And as always, keep your boots on the ground! Thank for listening! Mentioned on Today's Episode: Thanks for ev...
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the number one requested story from you guys, "Honey, I burnt down the truck." Sit back and enjoy the ride as Todd describes how one day a high-level, confident chef finds himself feeling like an 8-year old shamed and stammering to explain to the parents (a.k.a. his bosses...
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the stories and compares the Hierarchy of Give of F*cks from of chefs in the Industry regarding Allergies, Dietary Restrictions and Life Choices. Mentioned on Today's Episode: Diet Trends of 2020 and BeyondTop 8 Allergens | Plus More Please subscribe wherever ...
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the stories and compares the different types of chefs in the Industry. What does it take to make it as a chef in a Summer Camp, a Yacht (shout out to Chef Rachel on Below Deck), Food Truck? Have you ever thought about the chefs on the Salmon Boat, the Airlines or in our sc...
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the stories of his Industry friends during this time of Covid. The struggles are real, businesses are closing, and the tales are obnoxious! You'll laugh, cry and get mad as Chef Todd begs for humanity to have some empathy. Mentioned on Today's Episode: Dogwoo...
Spend some time with Chef Todd Annis as he tells a story about his first mentor who inspired him as a chef and rocked his values to the core. This is where it all began for Chef Todd as he started his journey as a chef and a leader. You won't want to miss this one! Remember the motto as we muddle through this life of chaos and uncertainty. "Keep your creativity high, your passion lit and always remember to keep your boots on the ground." - Chef Todd Annis Thanks for your support! Ple...
Here's a quickie Bonus episode because Chef Todd just had to get this one off his chest. Heavy Eaters is a caterer's favorite demographic! The chefs just love to hear those words from the sales team and clients. What exactly does that mean? What does a chef do with that information? Listen while Todd calmly and carefully explodes and explains to clients and sales ( for the 50,567,378,990th time ) about the math used when calculating the p...
Welcome to the Show of Catering and Events. A place where you are the star of this show, even when everything goes wrong. Find out about dogs stealing the dinner, the cakes that falls over and how to survive in the woods without electricity while the band plays on. Chef Todd will provide the overview of the Event Industry and future podcasts. This is the show and you are the star. Welcome to the show! Thanks for your support. Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to ...
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. Join him today for an introduction into the world of events from a back of house, culinary and operations point of view. Mentioned on Today's Show: Scimitar Consulting Group| Cutting Edge Consulting for the Catering Industry National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Internati...