Chefs Without Restaurants
Join Chris Spear as he interviews food and beverage entrepreneurs who've taken a unique path in the culinary world. His guests include caterers, research chefs, personal chefs, cookbook authors, food truck operators, farmers, and more – all individuals who've paved their own way in the culinary world. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including his own personal chef business, Perfect Little Bites, Chris is dedicated to helping others grow and succeed in the food and beverage industry. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and valuable insights on the road less traveled in the food and beverage industry.
Podcasting since 2019 • 250 episodes
Chefs Without Restaurants
Latest Episodes
Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan
Join Chris Spear in this episode as he interviews Joe Yonan, the acclaimed food and dining editor of The Washington Post and celebrated cookbook author. Joe’s latest work, Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, redefines pl...
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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55:25
German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler
In this episode, Chris Spear chats with Heidrun Metzler, a passionate baker and author of German Heritage Baking. With recipes that include everything from Apple Strudel to Black Forest Cake, Heidrun's cookbook is a true labor of love ...
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Season 5
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Episode 248
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38:20
Exploring Cookie History and Recipes with Ben Mims, Author of Crumbs
In this episode, Chris Spear chats with cookbook author Ben Mims about his new book, Crumbs. The conversation delves into the cultural history of cookies, what defines a cookie, and Ben's research process for compiling recipes f...
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Season 5
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Episode 247
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55:29
Big Changes Ahead: What’s Next for Chefs Without Restaurants
In this solo episode, host Chris Spear shares some exciting updates and future plans for the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast. As the show approaches its 250th episode and five-year anniversary, Chris reflects on the incredible journe...
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Season 5
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Episode 246
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5:27
The Art of Sandwich Making with Owen Han: From Viral Videos to a New Cookbook
In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Owen Han, viral content creator and sandwich aficionado. With a new cookbook titled Stacked about to launch, Owen shares his journey from making his fir...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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37:10
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