
15 episodes

Beyond Food & Wine: A Le Cordon Bleu Podcast Le Cordon Bleu
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From the leading global network of culinary schools, this podcast shares culinary insights from a range of hospitality industry leaders. Expect to hear from some of the world's best and Michelin-starred chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, incredible Le Cordon Bleu graduates, industry experts and of course, Le Cordon Bleu's fantastic teaching chefs and lecturers.
Episodes will include hot topics such as sustainability, plant-based cuisine and the industry post-pandemic, in addition to top tips on cookery, wine, beverages and hospitality management.
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15. Beyond Food & Wine with Tom Badcock
In this episode of Beyond Food & Wine: A Le Cordon Bleu Podcast, we talk to cheese expert Tom Badcock, a regular guest lecturer at the London institute. Le Cordon Bleu London’s Senior Lecturer Nitin Radhakrishnan hosts this conversation with Tom, Cheese Specialist at Harvey & Brockless, who speaks passionately about everything to do with the world of cheese.
This audio was originally recorded for our students over the COVID-19 lockdown.
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14. Beyond Food & Wine with Gaggan Anand
In this episode we talk to world-renowned Chef Gaggan Anand, best known for his eponymous World's 50 Best (no.17) listed restaurant in Bangkok. Le Cordon Bleu London’s Senior Lecturer Nitin Radhakrishnan spoke to his former classmate, Gaggan, about his career, his time at El Bulli, closing his two Michelin-starred restaurant and the history and evolution of Indian cuisine.
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13. Beyond Food & Wine with Vidushi Binani
In this month’s episode we chat with alumna Vidushi Binani, founder of Cafe Volonté. Vidushi takes healthy eating to a new level with a nutrition-first menu that is transforming London’s healthy food scene. A judge for the Great Taste Awards, and great British Food Awards, Vidushi creates her dishes using sustainable, seasonal, and ethically sourced produce.
In this episode, we discuss Vidushi's time studying the Diploma in Gastronomy Nutrition and Food Trends and why she chose this path, her food philosophies, what it takes to be a good food judge and more!
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12. Beyond Food & Wine with Elaine McCarthy
In this month’s episode we chat with Elaine McCarthy, Programme Development Manager for Le Cordon Bleu London. Elaine has extensive experience in both front and back of house, including running her own restaurant and wine bar in Ireland for eight years. After many years of successful business, she joined a prestigious Swiss Hospitality School where she ran the culinary programmes across two campuses, whilst achieving a Master of Science degree in Food Product Development. Elaine is a fully qualified teacher and joined Le Cordon Bleu London teaching team in 2013.
In this episode, we discuss Elaine’s fascinating career, industry trends, ways hospitality is evolving and how that informs the programmes developed for Le Cordon Bleu and her thoughts on the future of the industry.
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11. Beyond Food & Wine with Masaki Sugisaki
In this episode we talk to celebrated chef Masaki Sugisaki, Executive Chef of Dinings SW3 and Dinings Tel Aviv. Le Cordon Bleu London’s senior lecturer Nitin Radhakrishnan spoke to Chef Masaki about his career, and the influence of culture on Japanese food. This audio was originally recorded for our students over the COVID-19 lockdown.
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10. Beyond Food & Wine with Michel Roux Jr
In this episode we talk to celebrated chef Michel Roux Jr., Chef Patron of the two Michelin-starred Le Gavroche, and co-chair of the Roux Scholarship. Le Cordon Bleu London’s senior lecturer Nitin Radhakrishnan spoke to Chef Michel about his career, the scholarship programme and his advice for aspiring chefs. This audio was originally recorded for our students over the COVID-19 lockdown.