At the Kitchen Table with ChefD

Darryl Fletcher (ChefD)
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Join ChefD at the Kitchen Table while he discusses all things cooking with special guests every Wednesday.

Episodes

  1. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting around the table with Ryan Smolkin

    2023-10-18

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting around the table with Ryan Smolkin

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Ryan Smolkin, founder of Smoke's Poutinerie, sit around the table discussing all things fries and gravy, travelling as a business, franchising, support local across the country, WeCare Canada, and much more. Topics discussed: Smoke's Poutinerie Franchising Travelling with his business Supporting local across Canada WeCare Canada The importance of family Entrepreneurship Links mentioned in this episode: https://smokespoutinerie.com/ https://wecare-canada.org/scholarships/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    14 min
  2. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting around the table with Ron Caudle

    2023-10-11

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting around the table with Ron Caudle

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Ron Caudle (the legend) discuss how Ron was a large part of the success of ChefD, how he started Caudle's Catch Seafood, his move to Ontario, the importance and challenges of having a fresh product, and much more. Topics discussed: Caudle's Catch Seafood Ron's help in the success of ChefD The challenges of starting Caudles Catch The challenges and successes of providing restaurants with fresh seafood The future of tech in the restaurant industry The difference between farmed and wild fish Being an entrepreneur https://caudlescatchseafood.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    21 min
  3. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting Around the Kitchen Table with Michael Hecktus

    2023-10-04

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting Around the Kitchen Table with Michael Hecktus

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Michael Hecktus discuss his career as a marketing consultant with over 30 years of experience, companies branding themselves using his product line, his walk with the Lord, and so much more. Topics discussed: Marketing Product Marketing Walking with the Lord Spritual Journies The importance of faith This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    20 min
  4. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting around the table with Kevin Collins discussing Easter Seals

    2023-09-27

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD - Sitting around the table with Kevin Collins discussing Easter Seals

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Kevin Collins discuss Easter Seals and their importance. For them, "disabled will never mean unable. That’s why Easter Seals Ontario is dedicated to helping children and youth with physical disabilities carve their own path into the world, with assurance and autonomy." Topics discussed: What are Easter Seals The importance of Easter Seals Helping children with disabilities feel able Helping children with disabilities carve out their own paths in the world WeCare Canada The importance of community and giving back Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.easterseals.org https://wecare-canada.org/scholarships/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    20 min
  5. At The Kitchen Table With ChefD - Sitting Around the Table with John Higgins

    2023-09-20

    At The Kitchen Table With ChefD - Sitting Around the Table with John Higgins

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Chef John Higgins discuss John's journey to becoming a Chef, the life of a Chef, being a Chef around the world and so much more. Topics discussed: Becoming a Chef The hospitality industry Being a Chef in different parts of the world Life as a Chef Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/haggisracer/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    29 min
  6. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 5: Sitting Around the Table with Lina Shamoun

    2023-09-12

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 5: Sitting Around the Table with Lina Shamoun

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Lina Shamoun discuss Lina's family's immigration from Baghdad, Iraq, at age 14, as well as hairstyling, her business Artline Salon which opened in 2007, and much more! Topics discussed: Immigration Mentorship Entrepreneurship The importance of family Work/Life Balance Links mentioned in this episode: https://artlinesalon.com/pages/lina-shamoun This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    20 min
  7. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 4: Sitting Around the Table with Luke Bazely

    2023-09-06

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 4: Sitting Around the Table with Luke Bazely

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Luke Bazely cover what it is like to be an entrepreneur, building and scaling a successful business, a behind-the-scenes look at Driverseat, and of course, their favourite foods. Topics discussed: Work life balance as an entrepreneur. Building a sustainable business and growing that business. A behind-the-scenes look at Driverseat. Links mentioned in this episode: https://driverseatinc.com/ https://www.amazon.ca/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    22 min
  8. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 3: Sitting Around the Table with Jay Ashton

    2023-08-30

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 3: Sitting Around the Table with Jay Ashton

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and his friend Jay Ashton sit around the table discussing the culinary industry as a whole, and how it is changing and growing. Topics discussed: Changes in the culinary industry, and where it is headed. The importance of branding, media and business in the culinary industry. Tips and tricks for succeeding in the current culinary environment. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.sysco.ca/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-daily-restaurant-show/id1472888854 https://canadian-podcasts.com/podcast/sysco-podcasts This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    25 min
  9. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 2: Sitting Around the Table with Dave Carrol

    2023-08-23

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 2: Sitting Around the Table with Dave Carrol

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Dave Carrol sit around the table discussing faith, Freedom House, the importance of kindness as well as the '2 Wise Fools' podcast. Topics discussed: Faith and kindness Food and faith Dave Carrol's journey, with Freedom House, 2 Wise Fools, and more. Links mentioned in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eRl0ErrfeXnkWOMXbsKHl https://freedomhouse.ca/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    30 min
  10. At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 1: Sitting Around the Table with Jess Milton from Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

    2023-08-16

    At The Kitchen Table with ChefD Episode 1: Sitting Around the Table with Jess Milton from Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe

    This week, ChefD (Darryl Fletcher) and Jess Milton from Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe cover the early days of ChefD catering for bands, specifically Stuart McLean, Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe and how Jess became a part of this amazing group of people. Topics discussed: Behind-the-Scenes look at Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe with Jess Milton Catering for celebrities, including the late and great Stuart McLean. The importance of community on the road, and eating together as a group prior to the show. Links mentioned in this episode: https://apostrophepodcasts.ca/vinylcafe/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    27 min
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