10 Things No One Tells You About Being a Celebrity Chef | Chef Ryan Rondeno Interview episode artwork

EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

10 Things No One Tells You About Being a Celebrity Chef | Chef Ryan Rondeno Interview

from The Modern Waiter Podcast

Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to cook for Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Stevie Wonder? Celebrity Chef Ryan Rondeno pulls back the curtain on the unglamorous reality of being a private chef to Hollywood's elite.In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, Chef Ryan reveals the sacrifices, unexpected perks, and behind-the-scenes challenges that come with cooking for A-list celebrities. You lose every holiday and weekend. Chef Ryan Rondeno is the author of "My Creole-Cali Kitchen: Louisiana Roots with California Flavors" GET CHEF RYAN'S COOKBOOK:https://a.co/d/0j9OpkUt - Timestamps -00:00 - Intro01:38 - Client is Watching03:12 - Different Environments 04:13 - Travel 06:15 - Restaurant v Private 07:54 - Staffing12:00 - Perks 13:01 - Dining Out14:29 - Sacrifice 16:25 - Vacation18:21 - Cook BookCONNECT WITH CHEF RYAN RONDENO:Website: https://www.rondenoculinarydesigns.com/Instagram: @nolachef212Follow Me On Social Media:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to cook for Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Stevie Wonder? Celebrity Chef Ryan Rondeno pulls back the curtain on the unglamorous reality of being a private chef to Hollywood's elite.In this episode of The Modern Waiter Podcast, Chef Ryan reveals the sacrifices, unexpected perks, and behind-the-scenes challenges that come with cooking for A-list celebrities. You lose every holiday and weekend. Chef Ryan Rondeno is the author of "My Creole-Cali Kitchen: Louisiana Roots with California Flavors" GET CHEF RYAN'S COOKBOOK:https://a.co/d/0j9OpkUt - Timestamps -00:00 - Intro01:38 - Client is Watching03:12 - Different Environments 04:13 - Travel 06:15 - Restaurant v Private 07:54 - Staffing12:00 - Perks 13:01 - Dining Out14:29 - Sacrifice 16:25 - Vacation18:21 - Cook BookCONNECT WITH CHEF RYAN RONDENO:Website: https://www.rondenoculinarydesigns.com/Instagram: @nolachef212Follow Me On Social Media:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themodernwaiterpodcast/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@themodernwaiter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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