The Pass Podcast: Recent Episodes
Paul Newbegin
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene.
In the last episode of this series of The Chef Social Podcast I meet with Thom Bateman, Chef Patron of the Flintlock at Cheddleton. He talks about using Social Media in Hospitality.
In this episode I meet with Nathan Davies chef owner of SY23 in Aberystwyth, Wales. He talks about his specialist subject- Cooking over fire.
In this episode where we had one or two wifi issues I meet with the incredible Alex Rushmer from Vanderlyle in Cambridge. He talks about plant based cooking.
With thanks to Adam Linder from Bespoken Podcasting for editing.
In this episode I talk to Oli Martin, chef director of 263 in Preston as well as Foray Catering and Fell bistro. We talk about his specialist subject- Foraging.
In this episode I talk to Luke French and Stacey Sherwood French the couple behind Joro in Sheffield as well as Konjo Kitchen and their own SHOP. They talk about their new book "Behind the Pass" which features several incredible chefs and is designed to celebrate the industry at a tough time.
In this episode I meet with Chef director of Michelin Starred Winteringham Fields- Gareth Bartram who talks about becoming more sustainable.
In this episode I meet Kenny Atkinson, chef Patron of House of Tides and Solstice in Newcastle. We talk about the challenges he faced opening his new restaurant and the challenges the hospitality industry is facing at the moment.
The Pass Podcast starts a new chapter. And we start with an incredible episode. This chat is with the incredible chef Tony Parkin of the One Michelin Starred Tony Parkin @ The Tudor Room which is situated in the historic Great Fosters Hotel, Surrey.
The Pass Podcast is an independantly ran passion project with a love of good food and inspirational chefs.
Music The Happy Song by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
Over in the UK for his guest chef night at The Burlington with friend of the show Paul Leonard, this episode's guest is the wonderful Paul Proffit. Head chef at Henne Kirkeby Kro the only two michelin starred restaurant in Denmark outside of Copenhagen.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music The Happy Song by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode of The Pass Podcast I meet with Aktar Islam- the man behind Opheem which this year was the first Indian restaurant outside of London to win a michelin star. He talks about his carreer so far as well as his ambitions for the future.
Joining me this week is friend of the show Josh Whitehead who is one of only two people to appear on this series twice and a regular contributor to the show. For the first time he picks his 5 dishes and shares his story so far.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music The Happy Song by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
October 2019 and Alex Bond of Alchemilla in Nottingham is surprised as the first chef to receive a michelin star for 2020. A few months earlier I sat in the bar at the Stunning Alchemilla to have a chat!
The Pass Podcast is Partnered by Chef Works UK.
Music: The Happy Song by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode I chat to Elly Wentworth, shortly after her taking the helm at The Angel Dartmouth. Following her time at Lucknam Park and her amazing success on Masterchef the Professionals she is now making an incredible name for herself.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK.
Last October Roganic in London had just won it's Michelin Star, my interview with Oli Marlow was timed to perfection! Unfortunately for various reasons I have kept this in the vault... Until now! Sorry it's taken so long to release but I am glad to release it now!
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode I chat with Nick Edgar of The Ryebeck hotel in the Lake District about his journey to becoming Head Chef at Le Manior and working with Gary Jones, Ramond Blanc, Oli Dabbous and many more. We also talk about his American Adventures ad WD50 and Alinea aswell as his time at the helm of The Samling.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode I talk to Glasgow born Ian Scarramuzza about working under legendary chef Andrew Farlie before moving on to become head chef at Hibiscus where he won the Roux Scholarship. This took him to Benu in San Fransisco where he became involved in a unique project at In Situ.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode I chat to Roberta Hall-Mcarron who is the chef and co-owner of the new Edinburgh bistro taking the country by storm- The Little Chartroom. Having worked for Tom Kitchin and at the Burj al Arab in Dubai, her carrer has brought her back to Edinburgh, to start a new project with her husband Shaun.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode I chat to Tom Booton. At time of recording he was head chef at Alyn Williams at the Westbury in London. He talks about his career so far including becoming a head chef at a very young age. And talks about some of his favourite dishes.
Special thanks to Matt Mawtus and the team at Hide.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this special episode made possible by our partners at Chef works. June 2019 chef of the month and friend of the show Josh Whitehead cooks a special meal for the volunteers of the fantastic community project Toast Love Coffee in Leeds.
Featuring interviews with the TLC founders, board member and volunteers as well as Josh himself and our partners at Chef Works.
The Pass Podcast is partnered by Chef Works UK and Ireland.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In the latest episode of The Pass Podcast I meet with Paul Leonard who talks about his carreer which took him from Hull to London, The Lakes, Scotland and now to the Iconic Devonshire Arms near Bolton Abbey. Paul picks his five favourite dishes including a signature dish from Gleneagles.
The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In the latest episode of The Pass Podcast I meet with Ashley Palmer-Watts, Executive Chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in London, Melbourne and soon to be Dubai. Ashley shares stories from his career and picks his five favourite dishes.
The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
Returning to The Pass Podcast for his first ever time as a solo guest Mr. Tommy Banks is back on the show! Chef and owner of the phenominal Black Swan at Oldstead and trailblazing York restaurant Roots and all round great guy. Tommy chooses his five favourite dishes of all time and shares his stories from his two restaurants.
The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
The Pass Podcast is back for one last time! Our final series kicks off with a special episode from Mana in Manchester. In this episode I meet with Head chef Simon and front of house Charlie.
The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support.
Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this Special episode for our partners Chef Works, I was invited backstage to the Nobu Hotel for the GQ Food and Drink awards. In this episode we meet all the winners, and some old and new friends amongst the nominees and the prestigeous guest list.
Expect chats from Jamie Oliver, Marcus Wareing, Jason Atherton, Paul Ainsworth, Nieves Barragan, Tom Kitchin, Ellis and Liam Barrie, Stephen Stevens, Steven Edwards, the team at Hide and the team at the Fordwych Arms, Aktar Islam, GQ editors Paul Henderson and Bill Prince and more!
Back in Brum I meet with Alex Claridge the man behind Rock and Roll fine Dining venue The Wilderness and Cocktail and dining venue Nocturnal Animals.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com for technical support and Ruby Chow who looks after the bookings. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
In the last 'proper' episode of the series I meet with Andrew Wong chef of A Wong and Kyms in London. We are also joined by Mukta Das a food historian who specialises in asian cuisine. They talk about chineese food history and Andrew lets me taste some of his refined Asian food.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com for technical support and Ruby Chow who looks after the bookings. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this episode I meet with Masterchef contestant, restaurant PR guru and one third of Three Girls Cook supperclubs- Lorna Robertson. She has great fun with her five dishes including some never featured before! She shares stories from her life before, during and after Masterchef and gives some insight into the world of restaurant PR.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com for technical support and Ruby Chow who looks after the bookings. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
After the festive period normal service resumes with a bang! I meet with head chef and all round lovely man Tom Shepherd from Restaurant Adams in Birmingham. Tom talks about his rather impressive CV including his time working under Adam Stokes including winning a prestigeous Acorn award.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com for technical support and Ruby Chow who looks after the bookings. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
As a new years treat I catch up with Stuart Ralston, chef owner at the fantastic Aizle Edinburgh. He treats us to some buffet ideas with his trade mark twists.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com for technical support and Ruby Chow who looks after the bookings. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
Merry Christmas from all the team at The Pass Podcast.
In this special episode I meet friend of the show Josh Overington from the marvellous Le Cochon Avegule in York.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com for technical support and Ruby Chow who looks after the bookings. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this episode I travelled to the magnificent Moor Hall to meet with Mark Birchall a mere two days before he won his second Michelin star. He was nervous and a little poorly but still a fantastic guest.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
The Pass Podcast is delighted to be back, and we are partnered by the wonderful Chef Works. In this episode I travel back to London to Ella Canta to meet with Mexican chef extrodinaire Martha Ortiz. We chat about her incredible carreer and celebrate the first birthday of Ella canta.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
The Pass Podcast is delighted to be back, this time we are partnered by the wonderful Chef Works. In this special episode to launch series 4 I was given unprecidented access into Hide in London. The brainchild of Ollie Dabbous and Hedonism wines, Hide has won a michelin star within the first six months of opening and is a restaurant like no other.
In this episode I meet with Ollie Dabbous, Luke Selby, Josh Angus, Oskar Kinberg, Hans Larssen and Matt Mawtus.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
In the final episode of S3 of The Pass Podcast I meet with Nick Kokonas who talks about the story behind Tock a revolutionary reservation system that has been adopted by some of the best restaurants in the world. I also take an opportunity to talk to him about Alinea group.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
I meet with the guys from Toast Ale who brew beer with bread. They talk about the story of the brand and help me create a beer pairing for the menu of the season.
For more on Toast Ale visit https://www.toastale.com
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this episode host Paul Newbegin chats with Tom Aikens- who still holds the title of youngest ever chef to win two Michelin stars in the UK. He talks about the incredible amount of hard work that went into that time along with his new restaurants Toms Kitchen. For more like episodes this just search The Pass Podcast where ever you get your podcasts from- now including Spotify!
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this episode I meet with Calum Franklin the 'King of Pies' from the Holborn Dining Room in London. We talk about his career so far including the story behind his award winning scotch egg. He also talks about plans for his pie room which is now open.
With thanks to Craig Fields at ambientlightproductions.com. The Pass Podcast is edited and mastered by Adam Linder from bespokenpodcasting.com.
I meet with Chantelle Nicholson- chef patron of Tredwells in Covent Garden and director of operations at Marcus Wareing restaurants. She talks about her career so far as well as her new book Planted.
With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this episode I meet with Adam Handling the brain behind The Frog restaurants in London. Adam talks about his career so far, including the struggles opening his flagship Restaurant in Covent Garden. He also reveals plans for a new book and two new restaurants!
With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.
In the latest episode of The Pass I meet with Paul Ainsworth the owner of the Michelin Starred restaurant No.6 in Padstow Cornwall. We talk about his time working under Gordon Ramsay and Gary Rhodes and about his appearance running the pass on Masterchef.
Please let me know your thoughts? paul@thepasspodcast.com
With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this special episode I was invited by new sponsor Sous Vide Tools to head over to the michelin starred Northcote to meet some of the chefs cooking at Obsession 2018.
Please let me know your thoughts? paul@thepasspodcast.com
With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this special for Hospitality action Paul meets some of the chefs cooking at the Rugby Legends dinner.
Thanks to Hospitality Action and Sous Vide Tools.
Please let me know your thoughts? paul@thepasspodcast.com
With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.
In this episode sponsored by The Staff Canteen I head to the Excel in London for Hotelympia to cover The Staff Canteen Live for one day only!
I chat to Shaun Rankin about his demo live on stage, speak to Ashley Palmer Watts and Jonny Glass about all things Dinner by Heston and John Williams shares some incredible dishes.
Thanks to The Staff Canteen.
Please let me know your thoughts? paul@thepasspodcast.com
With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.
Welcome to this test episode for The Pass, in which I share a meal with Harrison Barraclough from The Plum and Partridge near York. We chat about his journey so far including appearing on Masterchef and his move to The Plum and Partridge. And for the first time ever Harrison and I eat his food and discuss the flavours, techniques and inspirations behind his dishes.
Maybe bring a snack and please let me know your thoughts? paul@thepasspodcast.com
With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com.
Merry Christmas from The Pass Podcast! With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode of The Pass Clear Down I chat to the creators of Taylor and Bennett Artisan Chocolate and Confectioners. We talk about the difference between honey comb and cinder toffee and discuss why the Macaroon is so special. You can find their online shop at www.taylorandbennett.co.uk With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In the second part of the Masterchef the Professionals special I chat to Nick Bennett from Restaurant 56 about his journey on Masterchef including appearing on the TV advertisement for the series and being denied chef's whites until he had finished his coffee. Secondly Masterchef winner Steven Edwards talks about keeping winning a secret and divulges just how many times he has made his winning menu! Nick is now head chef at www.restaurant56.co.uk and Steven has opened his own restaurant in Brighton www.etchfood.co.uk. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In the first part of this Masterchef special I meet with Mark Stinchombe from Eckington Mannor and Matt Healy who heads up Cranble. They both share their journeys on Masterchef and talk about life since the show. You can find out about Mark at www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk and visit www.cranble.com to see what Matt is up to now! With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode I chat to the chefs that fought to represent the North East in last year's Great British Menu. Namely friend of the Podcast Josh Overington, Danny Parker from House of Tides in Newcastle and Tommy Banks from the Black Swan at Oldstead. The lads talk about their experience on the show and share all the gossip from behind the scenes as well as talking about the event they each hosted to show off the food from the competition. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode I meet Maria Guseva from the 2 Michelin Starred Raby Hunt Restaurant in Darlington. She talks about switching from a career in engineering to teaching herself how to create incredible chocolates. We also talk about her time training in Japan and the refurb of the Raby Hunt. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
In this episode of The Pass, I meet with James Mackenzie of The Pipe and Glass in Beverley. James talks about his career from opening the Pipe and Glass with a dodgy oven to winning a Michelin Star in Tesco and I grill James on why he didn't offer me a job during the cookery lesson he taught. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
To kick start the second series of The Pass, I cover the 7 Chefs 7 Snacks event hosted by James Close from the Raby Hunt restaurant. Chefs on this Podcast Include: Mark Birchall from Moor Hall Michael Wignall from Gidleigh Park Peter Sanchez from Casamia Tim Allen previously of Wild Rabbit Pub And many more! With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music.
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. In the final episode of Series one I chat to the Wonderful Vicky Roberts. We talk about all things Wine and talk about falling down stairs and the side affects of being a Sommelier. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. In this special episode I meet Stephen Fleming from George and Joseph- the only specialist Cheese monger in Leeds. Stephen helps create a cheese board for the menu of series one. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. For the final traditional episode of Series One I meet with Matt Hunter, Director of Operations at the Star Inn the City in York. We talk about getting the Star right, flooding in York and crossing the border of the Red and White Roses. Matt shares with me his recipe for Prawn Cocktail and we talk about serving bread in Flat Caps. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. In this episode I talk to Sean Wrest- sous chef at The Black Swan at Oldstead. Sean talks about his brushes with TV cameras, cooking for Michelin Judges whilst facing the scrutiny of the head chef and uses this opportunity to reach out to beer companies for free samples... With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. In this episode I meet James Allcock from The Pig and Whistle in Beverley. We talk about dining for one and get a first hand insight on how he is to live with from his partner. We talk about the famous chefs he has worked under- from being sick in front of Gordon Ramsay to his love affair with Gary Usher. James shares with me stories of opening up his neighbourhood bistro and gives me some top tips on where to eat out. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. In this episode I chat to Josh Overington. A contestant in The Great British Menu 2017 and the man behind the pass at Le Cochon Avegule in York. We talk about his time in GBM, his relationship with his partner and his fellow chefs and Josh reveals his cooking Ten Commandments. With thanks to Craig at ambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com Music: The Happy Song, by Nicolai Heidlas Music
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene. In this Episode I talk to Andrew Pern about his culinary journey. We talk all things Star related from York, Whitby to the Michelin Star he lost and regained at The Star at Harome. We chat about his influences and his dining bucket list. With thanks to Craig atambientlightproduction.com for technical support. Editing and mixing by Adam at Bespokenpodcasting.com
Welcome to The Pass Podcast, in which I lift the Culinary Curtain and meet the people behind our plates. Expect interviews with some of the UK's best chefs as well as some rising stars on the restaurant scene.