The Repertoire Podcast Justin Khanna

Eddie Sheppard, award-winning chef from Manchester, joins us to discuss his unique culinary approach inspired by nature. At his Walled Gardens Underground Restaurant, Eddie offers an intimate 12-course tasting menu, prepared and served exclusively by him for just eight diners nightly. Recently crowned Chef of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards, Eddie is known for his vibrant food photography and creative dishes. Discover how his underground dining spot became one of the UK's top restaurants.

The traditional "heard" in kitchens may fall short in high-stakes culinary environments, where clarity and accuracy are paramount.

This episode challenges this norm and proposes "mirrored callbacks" as a superior alternative for chefs, culinary students, and restaurant staff.

Embracing this method enhances communication, reduces errors, and could revolutionize teamwork in the hospitality industry.

In this episode, Justin Khanna breaks down a recent episode of The David Chang Show on Quantifying Cooking Performance, and why Total Station Domination and the Station Scoring system might be able to provide an effective (and more practical) alternative...

My guest today is Myles Snider, host of the 80/20 Cooking Course and content creator!

In this episode, I'm joined by Chef Ki Chung of Bar Maze in Honolulu.

Chef Suzanne Vizethann talks about her successful breakfast and brunch restaurant, Buttermilk Kitchen. She shares her insights on taking advantage of an underserved market, building a team, and the importance of communication. Additionally, she discusses the operational strategies that set her restaurant apart, including the use of high-quality ingredients, transparency with guests, and implementing new offerings such as espresso and reservations. Finally, she emphasizes the need for clear vision and strategy, and provides practical frameworks for unifying a team.