In Conversation with Shalina Tobin

Part 2 of 2 with Michelin Chef Aktar Islam. Our Bubbly Brummie talks business from facing staffing issues and how it’s impacting his growth as a restaurateur.    

Part 1 of 2 with Michelin Chef Aktar Islam. We cover everything from childhood inspirations to taking over family businesses. Aktar shares insight into his culinary journey over the years and his ethos with the brilliant Michelin Starred Opheem restaurant. Part 2 up in 2 weeks!   

Head Chef at one of the worlds most famous restaurants talks to me about  falling asleep in class to winning The Roux Scholarship! The Fat Duck Chef shares his inspirations and how he manages his work/life balance. 

Italian born Exec Chef of 3 Michelin Starred Helen Darroze at The Connaught shares his life journey with us. We learn about Marco's work ethic and what it takes to rise to the top. Enjoy the interview and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe. 

Saturday Kitchen's host Matt Tebbutt shows up even though he was a little under the weather! We talk all about his career from working in Marco Pierre White's 3 Michelin starred kitchen to how he ended up in TV through adversity. Enjoy the episode and please don't forget to rate, review & subscribe. 

I chat with James Golding, group Chef Director at the brilliant restaurant & hotel group The Pig - Restaurant with rooms. James takes me back to his childhood memories of foraging with his dad and how it was moving to London at the very tender age of just 16! We talk charity, cheese and ballroom dancing. Enjoy the episode and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to my channel. You can also find me on Instagram @shalina.tobin

Double Michelin Starred Chef Andrew Wong shares insight into his world of A.Wong and what's at the heart of everything they do!   

Part 2 with Raymond Blanc and we talk about first spankings, bathing in rivers and the science behind the souffle! Please don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to my podcast…I’d love to hear from you guys. 

It’s the legendary Raymond Blanc OBE & I’m so excited to share part 1 of 2 from this amazing interview with you guys! Raymond dips in and out of his past sharing the most wonderful stories from his childhood and memories of Maman Blanc. We hear about why Raymond has taken a more spiritual path and how he began his path to creating Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Part 2 next week Monday! 

Exec Chef & founder of Kitchen Theory, a multi-sensory design studio and chef’s table on the outskirts of London. Jozef and I talk about the connection between science & gastronomy and healing though food. Jozef has spent years discovering ways in which we can heighten our senses though taste, smell & visuals making his dining experience truly unique. Hear all about it here!