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- Dec 11, 20251h 42m
Ingrid Bates (Dunleavy Vineyard) - Sustainable sips and miracle vintages: The Dunleavy Dream
Tucked away in the beautiful Somerset countryside just outside Bristol, Dunleavy Vineyards is the passion project that turned biology graduate Ingrid Bates from lab coats to vineyard rows. Owner, winemaker, delivery driver and all-round powerhouse, she's been growing and crafting award-winning English rosé and sparkling wines on her small, sustainably farmed plot for well over a decade, a proper hands-in-the-soil dedication. You'll find her bottles popping up in great local restaurants, smart London wine bars and plenty of very happy fridges in between, all while she juggles family life, harvests and the occasional miracle vintage. Today Ingrid's here to talk planting dreams, pandemic pivots, and why English wine having its moment feels pretty bloody good. Grab a glass; and please enjoy, Ingrid Bates
- Nov 20, 20251h 26m
Guillaume Zika - Organising the Culinary Mind
Guillaume Zika is the chef-turned-developer behind Chef Notepad, the app designed to make a chef's life simpler — no small feat in a world of recipes, margins, and chaos. In this episode, Guillaume shares how he built a powerful, intuitive tool that takes the complexity of menu planning, costing, and organisation, and turns it into something chefs actually want to use. We dig into why chefs notoriously hate doing costings, how tech can truly serve the kitchen, and what it takes to build an app that feels effortless — even when it's anything but.
- Nov 13, 20251h 31m
James Sharp - Hash Browns, High Pressure & Finding Your Flavour
This week's guest is James Sharp — chef, entrepreneur, and founder of Hash Hut, the street-food concept turning the humble hash brown into a fine-dining obsession. From the chalet kitchens of the French Alps to the pressure of MasterChef: The Professionals and the buzz of BOXPARK London, James shares his story of graft, guts, and finding joy in playful cooking. We talk about balancing precision with personality, the grind behind street-food success, and why comfort food can still carry a Michelin-level mindset.
- Nov 6, 20251h 39m
Hamish Evans - Cultivating the Middle Ground and regenerative farming
Usually our guests on Check On are from inside the restaurant, but for today, we are going to be talking to an industry professional who sits just outside the brick walls. Hamish Evans runs Midle Ground Growers in Bath UK. Hamish talks to us about the importance of protecting and regenerating the soil, so that we can get the most nutrient dense and beautiful produce to our plates. We chat hot topics like 'what does it mean to be certified organic?' and 'is all organic produce equal?' Hamish is extremley passionate about sharing his knowledge to the next generation or growers, so that the food system can flourish. Please enjoy, Hamish Evans.
- Oct 30, 20251h 20m
James Cochran - Legal battles, comebacks, and kitchen grit
On today's episode, James dives into the brutal truths of the industry, and how he thinks it is changing for the better. James has a unique and bold style of cooking, which is unapologetic and packed with flavour. We talk about what influenced his cooking style, and what direction he plans to take next. James talks about his time on Great British Menu, and what his sucess on the competition did for the opening of his restaurant 12:51. We also chat a little bit about bullying culture, and what his early experiences were like in commercial kitchens, and how that shaped him into the chef he is today. Please enjoy, James Cochran.
- Oct 23, 20251h 37m
Uncorked Secrets : Beatrice Bessi's bold journey in the wine industry.
Today in the Check On podcast, we welcome Beatrice Bessi, Head sommelier at London's Chiltern Firehouse, where her passion transform every pour into a story. From Italy's vibrant bars to crafting award-winning wine lists, she's risen to a Decanter World Wine Awards judge. Holding an Advanced Court of Master Sommeliers certification, Beatrice blends her Italian roots with innovative flair, and talk with me about her experience and expertise about wine. She also debunks sommelier myths and offers tips to elevate your next meal. Please welcome, Beatrice Bessi!
- Oct 16, 20251h 23m
Ben Tish - The secrets of the kitchen. Produce over everything, and how to write and publish a cook book
Ben Tish joins us on Check On podcast today to talk about his passion for Mediterranean and Moorish cooking. He walks us through where this passion started, some hellish services in the kitchen, and the experiences that shaped him into the chef that he is today. He tells us about his process for writing and publishing his amazing and beautiful recipe books, and where he is at now. Get ready for the inside scoop on the British power house that is Ben Tish!
- Oct 9, 20251h 13m
Bristols BBQ Boss: Big Naths smokey secrets
Check On Podcast fires up the grill with Bristol's own Big Nath's BBQ, where pitmaster Nathan Ritchie brings Texas style smoke to the UK. From melt in your mouth brisket, to cheesy mac bombs, Nath and partner Kinsey are redefining street food at Harbourside. Their passion for local ingredients and global flavours shine through every low and slow bite. Discover how lockdown dreams became award winning reality (and the trials and learning it took to get there!) Nath talks about his BBQ Skool and his plans for the future, with all things smoke and BBQ.
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About Check On
Hi! I'm Kasae Fraser, the host of this podcast. I've been a professional chef for the last 11 years, working my way through different countries and kitchens, and I've landed in the UK. I started this podcast because above all, I love hearing the unfiltered experiences that other Chefs have had throughout their career, the highs and lows of being in the hospitality industry, and the struggles that have ultimatley led them to where they are now. We have candid conversations about what its really like to be a chef, and explore what makes them tick. We also have guests on that aren't chefs, but are a vital part of the industry, to hear their point of view about how our food system works, their role in it and how it all ties together.
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