The Chef JKP Podcast
James Knight-Paccheco celebrates the inspirational stories of people within hospitality, their ups, their downs and everything in between. What does it take to keep up in one of the most competitive, mentally and physically stressful industries in the world? Giving incredible insights and advice to the listeners. For more information go to http://www.chefjkp.com
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 140
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Hadrien Villedieu - From Junk Food to Chez Wam !
In this episode, we meet Chef Hadrien Villedieu discusses his formative years as a fussy eater and his journey into the culinary world.
They talk about his time in Morocco, where he fac…
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Kelvin Kelly - Humble Lessons !
In this episode of the ChefJKP Podcast, Kelvin Kelly reveals a unique odyssey from South African family braais to becoming an executive chef in Dubai.
The episode explores childhood mem…
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Alex Stumpf - Chef's, Business and Family!
Chef Alex, a culinary maestro, shares his riveting journey from a 15-year-old apprentice in Germany to helming Zuma Dubai.
This culinary saga unfolds in kitchens across Europe, with sto…
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Govind Shepley - Interior Designers and Chefs are the Same !
Creativity is a fundamental aspect of interior design, and Shepley's approach to his craft is deeply rooted in collaboration and understanding the needs and desires of his clients.
In t…
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Tom Allen - Leading Dinner by Heston !
This podcast episode explores Tom Allen’s culinary journey rooted in childhood experiences.
Raised in a family deeply connected to food and nature, he developed an early appreciation fo…
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Peggy Li - SPS Affinity and Beyond!
In this episode of the ChefJKP Podcast, Peggy reflects on the importance of food education and how it is lacking in today's society.
She mentions that most children these days only see …
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Carmine Faravolo - Roots are Important!
In this episode of the ChefJKP Podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco interviews Chef Carmine Farovolo.
They discuss Carmine's culinary journey, starting from his formative years cooking w…
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Failure Is Your Best Friend!
Welcome to another packed Season of The Chef JKP Podcast !
Another packed show full of remarkable guests within the world of hospitality.
Host of the show James Knight-Paccheco aka Chef J…
Christmas Special - Rundown of 2023 and Predictions for 2024!
In this festive episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, host James Knight Pacheco is joined by the renowned Liam Collens for a Merry Christmas special.
The two dive into a captivating conversa…
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Himanshu Saini - The World's Most Humble Chef!
In the final episode of the Chef JKP Podcast season 4, James Knight-Paccheco interviews the extremely humble and talented, Himanshu Saini, the corporate chef for the Passion F&B Group, …
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Solemann Haddad - Moonrise and Beyond !
In this fast-paced episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco interviews Solemann Haddad, a 27-year-old self taught chef patron of the acclaimed Michelin starred restau…
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Claudia De Brito - San Pellegrino 50 Best Restaurants MENA Vice Chair !
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco welcomes Claudia De Brito, the vice chair for the world's top 50 best restaurants MENA region.
Claudia shares her inc…
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Nick Alvis - From London Kitchens to the Dubai Dream !
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, James interviews Nick Alvis, the founder of KMS (Kitchen Management Solutions) and one of the most accomplished and celebrated chef 's in Dubai …
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Fahim Al Qasimi - Seafood Souq!
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco takes listeners on a culinary journey filled with food memories, laughter, and lessons for life.
On this weeks show .…
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Stasha Toncev - The Chief Soul Kitchen Officer!
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, Stasha shares her journey from Serbia to the UAE and her vision of serving modern Balkan cuisine.
She opens up about the challenges she faced in…
Season 4 - Episode 6 of The Chef JKP Podcast - Liam Collens the Founder of Eat, Go, See.
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, James Knight Pacheco and his guest Liam Collens, discuss the importance of giving and receiving feedback in the restaurant industry.
He question…
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Jason Atherton - The Chef of Chef's !
This episode of the Chef JKP Podcast features an interview with none other than the award winning Jason Atherton, a renowned chef and restaurateur. Host James Knight-Paccheco explores A…
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Duncan Fraser Smith - Author, Concept Creator, Visionary !
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, Duncan Fraser Smith, a veteran of the hospitality industry, recounts stories of working in the back of the house, where he witnessed the intense…
Season 4 Episode 3 - Jean Winter - CEO of Touch - An Inclusive Talent Agency Like No Other!
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, Jean Winter, founder and CEO of Touch, shares her love of food and how it has brought people together throughout her life. She emphasizes the im…
Season 4 Episode 2 - Tom Arnel - Chef To Managing Director!
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, host James Knight-Paccheco interviews Tom Arnel, managing director of EATX, a company with multiple dining concepts in Dubai. Arnell discusses h…