Episodes

  • Why Restaurants Need to Tell Stories | Tom Aikens
    Sep 5 2023

    In this episode, we sit down with Tom Aikens, a chef who's made waves in the culinary world through TV shows, cookbooks, and multiple restaurants.

    He takes us on a journey through the challenges and triumphs of running restaurants in London, including his latest venture, Muse. At Muse storytelling plays a central role. Tom explains how storytelling can elevate the dining experience and why Aikens believes that memorable meals are made of much more than just ingredients.

    — Where to find Tom Aikens:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomaikens/

    • Website: ⁠https://tomaikens.co.uk/⁠

    — Where to find Gronda: • App: ⁠https://gronda.app.link/get-app⁠ • Website: ⁠https://gronda.com⁠ • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gronda/⁠ • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/⁠ •  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork⁠ — Where to find Valentin Schütz: • Gronda: ⁠⁠https://gronda.com/@valentin-schuetz⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/⁠⁠ • Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz⁠⁠ — Referenced: —

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    51 mins
  • Farm-to-Table: The Reality of Restaurant Gardening | Scott Braithwaite
    Aug 29 2023

    In this episode, we sit down with Scott Braithwaite to discuss restaurant gardening. Scott serves as one of the Sous Chefs at the legendary Eleven Madison Park restaurant in New York. He shares his experiences working at L'Enclume, a 3-star restaurant in Cartmel, UK, where the farm plays a central role in the concept and where they grow up to 80% of their own ingredients. In addition, Scott discusses the struggles and challenges Eleven Madison Park faced when starting their own farm.

    If you're considering starting your own garden, or you're curious about the role chefs play in restaurants like these, this episode is for you!

    — Where to find Scott Braithwaite:

    • Gronda: https://gronda.com/@scott-braithwaite • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottbraithwaite/ — Where to find Gronda: • App: ⁠https://gronda.app.link/get-app⁠ • Website: ⁠https://gronda.com⁠ • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gronda/⁠ • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/⁠ •  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork⁠ — Where to find Valentin Schütz: • Gronda: ⁠https://gronda.com/@valentin-schuetz • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/⁠ • Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz⁠ — Referenced: —

    • https://www.lenclume.co.uk/our-farm

    • https://www.elevenmadisonhome.com/page/our-story

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    33 mins
  • How Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Cooking | Nikhil Abraham
    Apr 27 2023

    In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on cooking and the restaurant industry. We have a fascinating conversation with Nikhil Abraham, the CEO and co-founder of Cloudchef, an innovative AI-driven food delivery company.

    We'll be exploring the current capabilities of AI in the culinary world and discussing the potential for its development in the future. Nikhil shares some incredible insights about his company and their unique ability to reproduce iconic dishes, even when they're thousands of kilometers away from the chef who first created them. So, get ready to tune in and listen to the mind-blowing advancements that await us in the realm of AI and food. — Where to find Nikhil Abraham: • Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhil-abraham/ • Website: https://www.cloudchef.co/ — Where to find Gronda: • App: ⁠https://gronda.app.link/get-app⁠ • Website: ⁠https://gronda.com⁠ • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gronda/⁠ • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/⁠ •  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork⁠ — Where to find Valentin Schütz: • Gronda: ⁠https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb⁠ • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/⁠ • Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz⁠ — Referenced: —


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    45 mins
  • Story of a Culinary Icon | Gennaro Contaldo
    Mar 23 2023
    In this episode, we dive into the story of Gennaro Contaldo, the Italian culinary legend and mentor to stars like Jamie Oliver and Tim Mälzer. He shares his journey from a small village on the Italian Amalfi coast to global fame and the challenges he faced. Gennaro also talks about starting one of the most popular chef channels on YouTube years ago and what making videos is like for him today. Finally, he shares the lessons he learned from his mentors and the secrets of his own teaching style. Don't miss this must-listen episode! — Where to find Gennaro Contaldo: • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gennarocontaldo⁠ • YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@gennarocontaldo⁠ • Website: https://gennarocontaldo.com/ — Where to find Gronda: • App: ⁠https://gronda.app.link/get-app⁠ • Website: ⁠https://gronda.com⁠ • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gronda/⁠ • Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/⁠ •  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork⁠ — Where to find Valentin Schütz: • Gronda: ⁠https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb⁠ • Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/⁠ • Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz⁠ — Referenced: —
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    58 mins
  • Mental Health for Chefs | Daniel Garwood (S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy US Winner 22/23)
    Mar 8 2023

    In this podcast episode, we discuss mental health in commercial kitchens with chef (Sous Chef at Atomix**) and author Daniel Garwood. Daniel offers tips and insights on how chefs can prioritize their mental well-being, manage stress and anxiety, and avoid burnout. Join us as we explore this important topic and learn how to take care of mental health in the culinary industry.

    Where to find Daniel Garwood:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan.garwood/

    • Website: https://www.danielgarwood.com/

    Where to find Gronda:

    • App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

    • Website: https://gronda.com

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

    •  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

    Where to find Valentin Schütz:

    • Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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    29 mins
  • How to win the world's most prestigious culinary competition | Brian Mark Hansen (Bocuse d'Or Winner 2023)
    Feb 23 2023

    In this episode, we are joined by Brian Mark Hansen, the Danish chef who recently won the prestigious Bocuse d'Or 2023 culinary competition. Brian shares his experience of competing at the highest level and offers valuable insights and tips for aspiring chefs who want to participate in the Bocuse d'Or or any other culinary competition. From developing a winning mindset to mastering technical skills and collaborating with your team, Brian discusses the key factors that led to his success. Tune in to learn from a champion and get motivated to take your cooking to the next level.

    Where to find Brian Mark Hansen:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmarkhansen/

    Where to find Gronda:

    • App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

    • Website: https://gronda.com

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

    •  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

    Where to find Valentin Schütz:

    • Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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    24 mins
  • The secret of developing dishes people love | Jules Wiringa (Creator of the Year 2022)
    Jan 25 2023

    Another episode with Creator of the Year 2022, Jules Wiringa. In this episode, he shares how he comes up with 4 new dishes every week and the secrets to making a dish people love. You'll also hear Jules and Valentin create a new dish together. Listen to find out what it is!

    Where to find Jules Wiringa:

    • Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julescooking/

    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JulesCookingGlobal

    • Website: https://www.julescooking.com/

    Where to find Gronda:

    • App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

    • Website: https://gronda.com

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

    •  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

    Where to find Valentin Schütz:

    • Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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    34 mins
  • Standing out in a crowded market as a chef creator | BenGingi
    Jan 11 2023

    In this episode, we speak with BenGingi, a talented Israeli-born chef who has gained a huge following on Instagram and TikTok for his expertise in baking and doughs. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ben moved to the United States and quickly made a name for himself as a full-time creator, consultant, and caterer based in New York City. Join us as Ben shares his insights on how to stand out in a crowded market as a chef and the importance of focus in building a successful culinary career. He also shares the challenges he has faced in building a global brand as a non-English native and offers advice for other chefs looking to do the same.

    Where to find BenGingi:

    • Website: https://www.bengingi.com/

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bengingi/

    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bengingi

    Where to find Gronda:

    • App: https://gronda.app.link/get-app

    • Website: https://gronda.com

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gronda/

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrondaEN/

    •  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grondanetwork

    Where to find Valentin Schütz:

    • Gronda: https://gronda.app.link/JJmp3b4Q7tb

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vleosch/

    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentin-schuetz

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    36 mins