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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 46 MIN

24. Pastry Chef, Author & Founder: How Philip Khoury turned his passion into his life's work

from Seat of the Muse · host Carine Merheb

This week’s Muse is Philip Khoury, pastry chef, author, and founder of Khoury’s.Formerly Head Pastry Chef at Harrods, Phil has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of modern plant-based pastry, combining classical technique with bold experimentation.In this episode, we talk about his path through the world of fine pastry, the decision to step out on his own, the story behind his books A New Way to Bake and Beyond Baking, and how he’s now building a chocolate brand inspired by flavours from cities around the world.This conversation is about craft, creativity, and the many worlds of Phil Khoury.LINKSFollow Philip: https://www.instagram.com/philkhoury/Explore the Khoury's chocolates: https://khourys.co/Follow Seat of the Muse: https://www.instagram.com/seatofthemusepodcast/

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