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Check On
by Kasae Fraser
Hi! I'm Kasae Fraser, the host of this podcast. I've been a professional chef for the last 11 years, working my way through different countries and kitchens, and I've landed in the UK. I started this podcast because above all, I love hearing the unfiltered experiences that other Chefs have had throughout their career, the highs and lows of being in the hospitality industry, and the struggles that have ultimatley led them to where they are now. We have candid conversations about what its really like to be a chef, and explore what makes them tick. We also have guests on that aren't chefs, but are a vital part of the industry, to hear their point of view about how our food system works, their role in it and how it all ties together.
Episodes
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Ingrid Bates (Dunleavy Vineyard) - Sustainable sips and miracle vintages: The Dunleavy Dream
Tucked away in the beautiful Somerset countryside just outside Bristol, Dunleavy Vineyards is the passion project that turned biology graduate Ingrid Bates from lab coats to vineyard rows. Owner, winemaker, delivery driver and all-round powerhouse, she’s been growing and crafting award-winning...
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Guillaume Zika - Organising the Culinary Mind
Guillaume Zika is the chef-turned-developer behind Chef Notepad, the app designed to make a chef’s life simpler — no small feat in a world of recipes, margins, and chaos. In this episode, Guillaume shares how he built a powerful, intuitive tool that takes the complexity of menu planning, costing,...
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James Sharp - Hash Browns, High Pressure & Finding Your Flavour
This week’s guest is James Sharp — chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Hash Hut, the street-food concept turning the humble hash brown into a fine-dining obsession. From the chalet kitchens of the French Alps to the pressure of MasterChef: The Professionals and the buzz of BOXPARK London, James...
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Hamish Evans - Cultivating the Middle Ground and regenerative farming
Usually our guests on Check On are from inside the restaurant, but for today, we are going to be talking to an industry professional who sits just outside the brick walls. Hamish Evans runs Midle Ground Growers in Bath UK. Hamish talks to us about the importance of protecting and regenerating the...
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James Cochran - Legal battles, comebacks, and kitchen grit
On today's episode, James dives into the brutal truths of the industry, and how he thinks it is changing for the better. James has a unique and bold style of cooking, which is unapologetic and packed with flavour. We talk about what influenced his cooking style, and what direction he plans to…
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Uncorked Secrets : Beatrice Bessi's bold journey in the wine industry.
Today in the Check On podcast, we welcome Beatrice Bessi, Head sommelier at London's Chiltern Firehouse, where her passion transform every pour into a story. From Italy's vibrant bars to crafting award-winning wine lists, she's risen to a Decanter World Wine Awards judge. Holding an Advanced…
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Ben Tish - The secrets of the kitchen. Produce over everything, and how to write and publish a cook book
Ben Tish joins us on Check On podcast today to talk about his passion for Mediterranean and Moorish cooking. He walks us through where this passion started, some hellish services in the kitchen, and the experiences that shaped him into the chef that he is today. He tells us about his process for...
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Bristols BBQ Boss: Big Naths smokey secrets
Check On Podcast fires up the grill with Bristol's own Big Nath's BBQ, where pitmaster Nathan Ritchie brings Texas style smoke to the UK. From melt in your mouth brisket, to cheesy mac bombs, Nath and partner Kinsey are redefining street food at Harbourside. Their passion for local ingredients…
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#13 Hywel Griffith - The limit of keeping it local and the evolution of fine dining
Today on the Check On podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Chef Hywel Griffith. Hywel grew up in a small town in Wales, having Welsh as his first language and English as second. Hywel has featured on Great British Menu, as a guest on MasterChef, and is the Chef behind Beach House Oxwich...
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12# Astrid Roussel (Astridspetitecuisine) - Fighting imposter syndrome after changing careers
On todays episode, we talk to Astrid, an amazing baker that is capturing Cardiffs baking scene. Astrid didn't start in the most conventional way. She picked up baking during in lockdown, and then had a fast tracked journey (filled with highs and lows as per usual) to opening her own baking...
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11# Tom Shepherd - Is gaining a Michelin star freeing or limiting?
On todays episode, we talk to Tom Shepherd about his journey through the industry, to where he is now. Tom chats about the feeling of opening his restaurant Upstairs, gaining his first star, and being on Great British Menu, all happening in the spam of 18 months. Tom also talks to us about the…
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#10 Charlie Jeffreys - Behind the scene of fine dining
On today's episode of the check on podcast, we hear from non other than Charlie Jeffreys. Charlie is a Dorset boy, who started in a humble restaurant in his home town, and he made the decision to fly the coop, and try his hand in working for Alain Ducasse in London. Charlie talks to us about...
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#9 Eddie Shepherd - Botanical cooking and reimagining fine dining
We have the pleasure of hearing from Eddie Shepherd today. Eddie has carved his own way, not sticking to the conventional restaurant structure, and has been listed in the green guide as one of the top 10 UK restaurants. Eddie is well known for pushing the boundaries with his plant based tasting...
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#8 JackAllen (Jackeatseverything) -Are Instagram foodies the new Food Critics?
Today we have the pleasure of talking with Jack Allen, also known on socials as Jackeatseverything. Jack runs food based socials, which started off as a way of sharing his favourite local restaurants with his friends, but then grew into a much larger audience. We chat with Jack about the...
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#7 Hylton Espey - Is Tripadvisor a chefs worst nightmare?
On todays episode, we have the absolute pleasure of talking to Hylton. Hylton is a South African born chef, that has made a name for himself in the picturesque town of Falmouth. After running the Merchants Manor hotel, Hylton took the plunge in opening his own space. His restaurant Culture, has...
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#6 Tommy Thorn - Kitchen, family and maintaining creativity.
On todays episode, we get to talk to my good friend and fellow competitor on MasterChef, Tommy Thorn. Tommy talks to us about how he comes up with his dishes, how he juggles being a father, and running his own restaurant at the same time. He explains to us how he draws inspiration for his menus,...
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#5 Graham Campbell - F***ing believe in yourself!
On today's episode, we have the opportunity to speak to Graham Capmbell! Graham has had a variety of experiences in the industry, from being the youngest chef in Scotland to earn a Michelin star, to be on the Great British Menu and then the Final Table on Netflix. Graham shares with us the...
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#4 Jack Wing - Is a piece of mackerel worth the cost of a life?
Jack Wing is the operations manager of Wing Of St Mawes and the Cornish fish monger. He is also the son of the founder. Today, Jack deep dives into the inner working of being a fish monger. We talk about the controversy of Scottish salmon farming, why farmed is good for the industry, how the...
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#3 Dan Lee - When street food takes the MasterChef trophy
Dan Lee is a very skilled and flavour driven chef. Based in Birmingham, Dan shares with us his love and connection to Asian cooking, and how he represents it in the UK. We dive into the ups and downs of the restaurant industry in England, why he chose to serve chicken feet to multiple Michelin…
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#2 Mark Best - From Sydney to Netflix
Mark best is regarded as one of the best chefs in Australia, and today he talks to us about the twists and turns his journey took to get him that title. Mark appeared on the Netflix cooking competition The Final Table in 2018, where he and his team mate Shane Osborn took the competition by storm,...
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#1 Charlie Walters - Plant based diet and MasterChef finalist
"Eating a plant based diet while cooking fish and meat on MasterChef the professionals" We chat with Charlie about the stresses of opening his own restaurant, the experience of getting to the finals on MasterChef, his experiences of working in Cornwall, and what it was like being on a national...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi! I'm Kasae Fraser, the host of this podcast. I've been a professional chef for the last 11 years, working my way through different countries and kitchens, and I've landed in the UK. I started this podcast because above all, I love hearing the unfiltered experiences that other Chefs have had throughout their career, the highs and lows of being in the hospitality industry, and the struggles that have ultimatley led them to where they are now. We have candid conversations about what its really like to be a chef, and explore what makes them tick. We also have guests on that aren't chefs, but are a vital part of the industry, to hear their point of view about how our food system works, their role in it and how it all ties together.
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Hi! I'm Kasae Fraser, the host of this podcast. I've been a professional chef for the last 11 years, working my way through different countries and kitchens, and I've landed in the UK. I started this podcast because above all, I love hearing the unfiltered experiences that other Chefs have had...
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