Chef Life by Cottage Foods

Alistair Cullen

Join us on our journeys across some of the UKs best restaurants and eateries. We talk with some of the best chefs in the country about their food, favourite dishes, what inspires them along with life on the UK food scene in 2023.

14 Episodes

Chef Life #14 with Ben Atkinson at Bear Kitchen
1/17/2024
1:00:05
We sit down again with our friend Ben, owner and Chief Bear at Bear Kitchen, to discuss the current state of the hospitality industry as we enter 2024. You won't want to miss this one
Chef Life #13 with Tom Hinchliffe at Big Mouth Gyoza
10/4/2023
54:34
Join us as we sit down with Owner Tom from Big Mouth Gyoza to discuss the Street Food Scene in the UK. His journey, challenges and vision for Big Mouth Gyoza. Not to be missed!
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Chef Life #12 with Ben Atkinson at Bear Kitchen
9/25/2023
57:48
Join us as we discuss all things 'Awesome' with Owner & Head Chef Ben Atkinson at Bear Kitchen Wakefield. He takes us through his journey in food and the Journey of Bear Kitchen as he forges a new future for the humble burger.... We hope you enjoy....
Chef Life #011 Rockello with Harry Ahmed
8/10/2023
55:33
We get the opportunity to sit down with our long time friend and Customer Harry @ Rockello in Castleford where we discuss his journey from growing up in a family restaurant to taking risks as a young entrepreneur.... Enjoy....
Chef Life #010 The Old George with Gareth Derbyshire & Andrew McCulloch
6/23/2023
1:00:48
We get the opportunity to sit down with our friends and overall wonderful humans Gareth & Andrew from the Old George Group to discuss all things, business, family and of course their fabulous Coffee & Food. Enjoy....
Chef Life #009 The Clarendon Hotel with Head Chef Matt Hind
6/18/2023
1:03:45
Today we get to revisit the beautiful Clarendon Hotel on a wonderful sunny day in Yorkshire, and sit down with our good friend and Head Chef Matt Hind. We talk about his journey, dishes, travel and what the future holds.... Enjoy.....
Chef Life #008 The Owl Leeds with Chef Patron Mark Owens
6/14/2023
47:41
We get the chance to sit down with Michelin Star Chef Patron Mark Owens at The Owl Leeds, talking all things business, his experience within Fine Dining and much more. Enjoy ....
Chef Life #007 The White Hart with Head Chef Nathan Sidebottom
5/16/2023
24:13
We get to sit down with Head Chef Nathan Sidebottom from the White Hart & Dinnerstone Restaurant to discuss his food, inspiration and plans for the future. Join us on this conversation.....
Chef Life #006 Shibden Mill Inn with Will Webster
4/21/2023
18:31
We sit down with Head Chef Will Webster at the idillic Shibden Mill Inn Halifax to discuss his menu, unique style and awesome dishes.... enjoy
Chef Life #005 The Georgian Restaurant at Wood Hall Spa & Hotel with Shane Zhao
3/28/2023
23:26
We sit down with Head Chef Shane Zhao at the picturesque Wood Hall Spa in Weatherby, to talk about her fantastic journey to date and how this mixture of experiences has affected her cooking and delicious flavour style..... enjoy

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Chef Life by Cottage Foods

Alistair Cullen

14 Episodes

Chef Life #14 with Ben Atkinson at Bear Kitchen

Chef Life #13 with Tom Hinchliffe at Big Mouth Gyoza

Chef Life #12 with Ben Atkinson at Bear Kitchen

Chef Life #011 Rockello with Harry Ahmed

Chef Life #010 The Old George with Gareth Derbyshire & Andrew McCulloch

Chef Life #009 The Clarendon Hotel with Head Chef Matt Hind

Chef Life #008 The Owl Leeds with Chef Patron Mark Owens

Chef Life #007 The White Hart with Head Chef Nathan Sidebottom

Chef Life #006 Shibden Mill Inn with Will Webster

Chef Life #005 The Georgian Restaurant at Wood Hall Spa & Hotel with Shane Zhao