Breaking Bread Birmingham

Breaking Bread Podcast
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Breaking Bread Birmingham

Welcome to Breaking Bread Birmingham, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of our beloved city. We are your hosts, Liam and Carl, two food-obsessed friends on a mission to uncover the hidden gems, culinary wonders, and untold stories that make Birmingham’s food scene genuinely exceptional. So join us on this mouthwatering adventure as we explore the city’s food scene, share inspiring stories, and champion Birmingham as a culinary destination worth celebrating.

  1. Want to Work in Hospitality? Hear How UCB Will Make You Industry-Ready

    30 OCT

    Want to Work in Hospitality? Hear How UCB Will Make You Industry-Ready

    Join us at UCB restaurant as we delve into the unique training environment for aspiring chefs at University College Birmingham. Our guest, a seasoned chef and head of the culinary arts department, talks about the transition from bustling dinners to a quiet, reflective time suited for maintenance and preparations. Discover how the college's realistic working environments, including training kitchens and a public-facing restaurant, prepare students for the unpredictability of a career in hospitality. Learn about the chef's vibrant journey from Reading to Birmingham, his experiences in the industry, and the importance of both formal training and hands-on learning. This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone considering a career in culinary arts, highlighting the significance of industry standards and the essential qualities of future hospitality leaders. 00:00 Welcome to UCB Restaurant 00:15 The Quiet Before the Storm 01:08 Training the Next Generation 01:49 Public Facing Restaurant 02:43 Real-World Learning 04:27 Dealing with Difficult Customers 10:49 The Chef's Journey 14:49 Birmingham's Food Scene 21:02 Formal Training vs. Self-Taught 25:08 Student Success Stories 26:45 Front of House Experience 27:35 Celebrating Bakers 28:37 Hospitality Job Market 29:51 Journey into Teaching 34:37 Advice for Aspiring Chefs 36:08 Common Sense in the Kitchen 41:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections 42:24 Rapid Fire Questions Find Out More About UCB- https://www.ucb.ac.uk/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1 h

  2. TRÁILER

    Chef Lewis Walker UCB Trailer

    This is a tasty bitesize teaser of our full chat with Birmingham food legend Chef Lewis Walker Head of the College of Food at University College Birmingham

    1 min
  3. How Amy Built Birmingham’s Ultimate Whisky Haven – A Must-Watch for Whisky Enthusiasts!

    23 OCT

    How Amy Built Birmingham’s Ultimate Whisky Haven – A Must-Watch for Whisky Enthusiasts!

    Calling all whisky lovers! In this episode, we sit down with Amy, a corporate pro turned whisky mastermind, who’s now a driving force in Birmingham’s whisky scene. Discover how she turned her passion for whisky into an iconic whisky venue and launched the city’s very first whisky festival!  From rare whiskies to insider secrets on opening a whisky-focused business, this is a must-watch for true enthusiasts and aspiring whisky entrepreneurs alike. Don’t miss Amy’s journey of bringing her love for whisky to life and reshaping Birmingham’s hospitality game. Hit play and dive into the world of whisky! 00:00 Welcome to Breaking Bread Housings 00:18 Exploring the Jewelry Quarter 02:59 Amy's Journey to Birmingham 05:55 Starting the Food and Drink Events Company 08:40 The Birth of Whiskey Birmingham 09:56 Opening the Bar in the Jewelry Quarter 18:53 Creating a Community Bar 20:57 The Fascination with Whiskey 28:31 The Rise of English Whiskey 35:36 Traveling to Islay: A Unique Experience 36:33 The Charm and Challenges of Islay 37:28 Whisky Production on Islay and Other Islands 40:18 Global Whisky Trends and Innovations 50:29 The History and Heritage of Whisky 56:45 Whisky Tasting and Community 01:05:06 Birmingham's Whisky Scene and Evolution 01:07:14 Fun and Personal Insights Get Social With Amy/Grain & Glass Website- https://grainandglass.co/ Insta- https://www.instagram.com/grainandglassjq https://www.instagram.com/amyseton/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/GrainandGlassJQ/ X- https://twitter.com/grainandglassjq Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1 h y 22 min

  4. TRÁILER

    Trailer For Our Chat With Whiskey Expert Amy Seton

    This is a tasty bitesize teaser for our chat with whiskey expert and whiskey bar and tasting room owner Amy Seton

    1 min
  5. Aspiring Chefs: Want to Know How to Make It? Matt Wilden’s Story Will Show You the Way!

    16 OCT

    Aspiring Chefs: Want to Know How to Make It? Matt Wilden’s Story Will Show You the Way!

    In this episode, we sit down with renowned Birmingham chef Matt Wilden, who discovered his passion for cooking later in life and transformed it into a successful career. If you're an aspiring chef or thinking it's too late to follow your dream, this conversation will change your perspective. Matt shares his inspiring journey, from mastering wood fire cooking and perfecting pizza to hosting innovative pop-up events and becoming one of Birmingham’s top chefs. Learn how relentless drive, dedication to learning, and commitment to creativity pushed Matt to the forefront of the culinary scene. Get valuable insights, tips, and advice on navigating a late start in the kitchen and turning your passion into a profession. Whether you're new to the culinary world or looking to advance your skills, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable takeaways! Key takeaways for aspiring chefs - How to succeed no matter when you start - The value of constantly learning and innovating - Overcoming challenges in the culinary industry Don’t miss out on Matt Wielden’s incredible story! Watch now and get inspired to take your own culinary career to the next level! 00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation 00:12 Discussing TV Shows and Chef Life 03:02 Challenges of Takeaway and Lockdown 04:48 Journey to Becoming a Chef 09:22 Experiences in Various Kitchens 15:07 Starting a Pizza Business 21:30 Menu Evolution and Popular Dishes 24:53 Cooking Techniques and Inspirations 28:57 Sunday Dinners and Future Plans 29:43 The Roast Potato Panic 30:20 Perfecting the Roast Dinner 32:20 The Pressure of Cooking 33:52 Exploring Pop-Ups and Mexican Cuisine 40:41 The Art of Pizza Making 44:51 Advice for Aspiring Chefs 48:39 Fun and Favorites 53:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Matt Wilden Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/matt.wilden/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1 h y 4 min

  6. TRÁILER

    Matt Wilden Trailer

    This is a tasty bitesize teaser for our chat with the awesome & talented Matt Wilden

    1 min
  7. No Experience? No Problem! How Original Patty Men Launched a Thriving Restaurant Business

    9 OCT

    No Experience? No Problem! How Original Patty Men Launched a Thriving Restaurant Business

    Get ready for a deep dive into the unstoppable rise of Tom & Scott, the masterminds behind OPM, Birmingham's burger sensation! In this episode of Breaking Bread, we uncover how they went from fashion to food, launching OPM with zero culinary experience. Hear the wild stories of their early street food hustle, the first-ever DDC, and how they took their brand from pop-up to permanent. Plus, we talk about their new venture, Kilder, and what makes their pizza the gnarliest in Brum. Don't miss this inside look at building a food empire! 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:13 Preparing for the Hill Walk 00:43 Nostalgic Moments and Realizations 01:44 Early Life and Career Beginnings 05:06 The Birth of a Food Passion 06:02 First Steps into the Food Business 07:25 Challenges and Early Successes 11:29 Building a Brand and Expanding 13:44 Transition to a Full-Time Venture 15:56 Collaborations and Community 24:27 Opening the Restaurant 40:30 The Quest for Quality Meat 41:10 Expanding to New Farms 42:36 Crafting the Perfect Patty 44:22 The Smash Burger Debate 45:46 Birmingham's Burger Scene 49:07 Experimenting with New Burgers 52:29 Introducing Deep Pan Pizza 57:49 Favorite TV Shows and Movies 01:00:43 Music and Cookbooks 01:05:04 Fast Food Favorites 01:06:27 Top Food Destinations 01:11:23 Concluding Thoughts Socials OPM Website- https://originalpattymen.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/originalpattymen Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/OriginalPattyMen Kilder Website- https://www.kilderbar.co.uk/ Insta- https://www.instagram.com/kilder_bar Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/KilderBar Cornershop Pizza- https://www.instagram.com/cornershop_pizza/ Scott Insta- https://www.instagram.com/scott_opm/ Tom Insta- https://www.instagram.com/tom_opm/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk

    1 h y 22 min

  8. TRÁILER

    OPM Trailer

    A bitesize appetiser for our awesome chat with Tom & Scott, the people behind award-winning burger sensation Original Patty Men

    1 min
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Welcome to Breaking Bread Birmingham, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of our beloved city. We are your hosts, Liam and Carl, two food-obsessed friends on a mission to uncover the hidden gems, culinary wonders, and untold stories that make Birmingham’s food scene genuinely exceptional. So join us on this mouthwatering adventure as we explore the city’s food scene, share inspiring stories, and champion Birmingham as a culinary destination worth celebrating.

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    Breaking Bread Podcast
  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodios
    150
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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