Catering...WTF | Chef Todd Annis

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.comVisit us on Patreon Page for more Content.Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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 rolling!!   CateringWTF@gmail.comVisit us on Patreon Page for more Content.Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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 with lots of stories! Enjoy Taylor's unique perspectives of the Industry told from an old-school Chef who grew up dodging pans hurled in the kitchen, learning his Trade and crafting amazing food.Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of  Chef Chats with Todd and Taylor.Mentioned on Today's Episode:Taylor Northcutt- Category 12  Hot Sauce Scimitar Consulting Group-   Consulting Services from a Culinary POV.Want to join the show? Have a story to share? Send it to: CateringWTF@gmail.comPlease review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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 and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Taylor is a character with lots of stories! Enjoy Taylor's unique perspectives of the Industry told from an old-school Chef who grew up dodging pans hurled in the kitchen, learning his Trade and crafting amazing food.Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of  Chef Chats with Todd and Taylor.Mentioned on Today's Episode:Taylor Northcutt- Category 12  Hot Sauce Scimitar Consulting Group-   Consulting Services from a Culinary POV.Want to join the show? Have a story to share? Send it to: CateringWTF@gmail.comPlease review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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  Chef Chats with Todd and Ryan. Mentioned on Today's Episode:Scimitar Consulting GroupWant to join the show? Have a story to share? Send it to: CateringWTF@gmail.comPlease review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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 stuff as we prep for our very important interview with Chef Ryan Whitten.Mentioned on Today's Episode:Catersource  #GROWEDUPGEEKWant to join the show? Have a story to share?Contact us anytime: CateringWTF@gmail.comPlease review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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 Today's Episode:Dogwood Greek Life | Chef Will Adamek   Dogwood Catering | Chef Will AdamekChick-fil-AWaffle HouseWant to join the show? Have a story to share?Contact us anytime: CateringWTF@gmail.comPlease review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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? Contact us anytime: CateringWTF@gmail.com Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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.  Mentioned on Today's Show:Scimitar Consulting Group| Cutting Edge Consulting for the Catering Industry Thanks for your support. Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Email | CateringWTF@gmail.comWebsite | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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 the Catering Industry Thanks for your support. Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Email | CateringWTF@gmail.comWebsite | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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 everyone who sent in stories. Keep them coming and send them to CateringWTF@gmail.comUpcoming Interview with  Chef Will Adamek | Dogwood GreeklifeUpcoming Interview with Chef Ryan Whitten  Please subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Have a story to share?  Send them to:      CateringWTF@gmail.comPlease visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast 

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/the owners) how exactly an entire box truck was burnt to the ground. The stories are real and we all have them. You'll hear stories of the raccoons stealing rentals, serving shrimp and grits in hurricanes, kitty litter Saturday and the fights between the wedding parties. Find about about how the expected pop-ups create situational problems and how to overcome, learn and move on.  And as always, keep your boots on the ground! Thank for listening!Mentioned on Today's Episode:Thanks for everyone who sent in stories. Keep them coming and send them to CateringWTF@gmail.comTaylor Northcutt- Category 12  Hot Sauce Scimitar Consulting Group - Honey I Burnt Down the Truck | Catersource PresentationCatersource Please subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support.  Have a story to share?  Send them to:      CateringWTF@gmail.comPlease visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast 

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 MorePlease subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support.Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast A Must Have! Gerber 13 in 1 Multi-Tool Recommended for all Caterers and Boy-scouts. Always be Prepared! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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 schools? Who's feeding our children? Chef Todd breaks it down and finds out what traits and skill-set you need to be a Restaurant Chef verses a Catering Chef.  Mentioned on Today's Episode:Simon Sinek | How Great Leaders Inspire Action Ted TalkBrené Brown | The Power of Vulnerability Ted Talk Dogwood Greek Life | Chef Will Adamek   Dogwood Catering | Chef Will AdamekPlease review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? Podcast Facebook | Catering...W.T.F? Podcast Instagram | Catering...WTF? Podcast Twitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast A Must Have! Gerber 13 in 1 Multi-Tool Recommended for all Caterers and Boy-scouts. Always be Prepared! Bragard Chef CoatWant to be fancy? Check out this Chef Coat. French Laundry, Per Se | Thomas KellerNamed a Best Book of 2020 by Publisher's Weekly Named a Best Cookbook of 2020 by Amazon and BarnePower of Vulnerability - Find EmpathyOne of Chef Todd's favorites! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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:Dogwood Greek Life | Chef Will Adamek   Dogwood Catering | Chef Will AdamekPlease review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? Podcast Facebook | Catering...W.T.F? Podcast Instagram | Catering...WTF? Podcast Twitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast Power of Vulnerability - Find EmpathyOne of Chef Todd's favorites! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

 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 AnnisThanks for your support! Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us.Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? PodcastEpisode is LivePublished: Jan. 07, 2021 @ 5PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Visual Soundbite AvailableSquare Soundbite - 0:59Great for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Download SoundbiteDelete this Soundbite and create a new one.Promote a BrandAdd a Brand MentionPower of Vulnerability - Find EmpathyEpisode is LivePublished: Jan. 07, 2021 @ 5PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual Soundbite Best way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterPower of Vulnerability - Find EmpathyOne of Chef Todd's favorites! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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 portions of the menu and the concept of McDonald's super size concept for extra money.  Please like and subscribe to the show.  Follow us on Social Media. Thanks for listening!

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 us! Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastFacebook | Catering...W.T.F? PodcastInstagram | Catering...WTF? PodcastTwitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast

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)  International Catering Association (ICA)  Thanks for your support. Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Please visit our website and follow us on Social Media.Website | Catering...W.T.F? Podcast Facebook | Catering...W.T.F? Podcast Instagram | Catering...WTF? Podcast Twitter | Catering...WTF? Podcast