Chefs Without Restaurants
Join Chris Spear as he interviews food and beverage entrepreneurs who have built successful careers outside of traditional restaurant kitchens. From personal chefs, caterers, and food truck operators to cookbook authors, research chefs, and farmers, each guest has paved their own way in the culinary world. Through candid conversations, they share the challenges, lessons, and successes of creating a business on their own terms. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry—including running his own personal chef business, Perfect Little Bites—Chris is dedicated to helping chefs and food entrepreneurs navigate their own unconventional paths in the industry. If you're looking for inspiration, business insights, and real stories from those who have stepped beyond the restaurant world, this podcast is for you. 🎧 New episodes available—subscribe now and start exploring the road less traveled in the culinary industry!
I’m an unprofessional chef, I love this show
02/07/2024
Absolute gem - the host, guests, topics, conversation flow… this is an all-around banger of a podcast for food lovers and anyone coming into the food industry sideways (like me)
One of only a few Shows I listen to.
11/21/2023
Foody much? I am a business man, and I have owned, and will own again, a food business… I currently own a hospitality and service business that is not food, but my Wife and Daughter are both Chefs; one with and one without a restaurant. This is one of maybe about two podcast that I listen to on a regular basis. I have other podcast that I follow, but I usually hit “mark as read” two minutes in… But not this one. #truestory You have to understand that I own over a month (24hours x 31 days) worth of Audible books and have been listening to myriads of Podcast hours since they first became a thing. Most Podcast and Audio Books are GARBAGE, but Chris Spears and his “Chefs Without Restaurants” is NON-pretentious and real. Unlike most podcast, you can actually get something out of it consistently. Heck, it is even entertaining most of the time. It is always interesting and useful. I am sure that you will find it to be a favorite for yourself, as well. #100
Such a Great show!
07/12/2023
There are a lot of food podcasts, but I really think that Chris’ voice and perspective is unique and such a welcome addition to a sea of content. It’s one of the few shows I stop what I’m doing to play and I’m never disappointed.
Great podcast!
08/15/2022
Chris is an awesome host and brings on interesting guests! The show is both inspiring and actionable. Keep going! 🙌
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- CreatorThe Chefs Without Restaurants Network
- Years Active2019 - 2025
- Episodes252
- RatingClean
- Copyright© 2025 Chefs Without Restaurants
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