Ron McKinlay on Pop-Ups, Pressure & Mental Health Ep. 177
Chef Ron McKinlay joins André Natera to talk pop-up dinners, cooking techniques, and mental health in the culinary industry.From mastering meat cookery to navigating post-restaurant life, Ron shares the lessons, struggles, and small victories that come with a life in food. This episode is both raw and inspiring — a reminder that great cooking and self-awareness go hand in hand.Follow Ron on InstagramRon's Spotify PlaylistChef's PSA Hip Hop Playlist on SpotifySponsored by Bragard USA — bragardus.comUse code CHEFSPSA20 for 20% off.Subscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef’s PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef’s PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/
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Thriving in Hell’s Kitchen with Chef James Avery : Ep 176
What’s it like working beside Gordon Ramsay on Hell’s Kitchen?In this week’s Chef’s PSA, I sit down with Chef James Avery, Ramsay’s sous chef on Hells Kitchen, mentor, chef, mental health and wellness advocate. We get to talk about leadership, wellness, and what it takes to thrive in one of the most high-pressure kitchens in the world.James Avery on InstagramSponsored By Bragard USAThis episode is brought to you by Bragard USA — makers of the world’s best chef coats and uniforms.Receive 20% off your next order with code CHEFSPSA20 → https://bragardus.comLinks & ResourcesSubscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef’s PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef’s PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/
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Chef Adrienne Cheatham on Authenticity, Top Chef & Kitchen Leadership | Ep. 175
Join André Natera on Chef’s PSA as he sits down with Chef Adrienne Cheatham—James Beard Award semifinalist and former Top Chef contender. Together they cover her evolution from the elite kitchens of Le Bernardin to the pressures and freedom of private-chef life.We dig into seasoning, knife work, kitchen presentation, brand building and the meaning of staying true to your voice in a changing culinary world.Links & ResourcesSubscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef’s PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef’s PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/BragardUSA → https://bragardus.com — Use promo code chefspsa20 for 20% offJames Beard Foundation → https://www.jamesbeard.orgChef Adrienne Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chefadriennecheatham/
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Chef Life: Surviving the Kitchen Chaos with Eduardo & Elizabeth Espiritu
Ever wonder what it’s like to run a kitchen with your spouse?Join André Natera on Chef’s PSA as he talks with chefs Eduardo and Elizabeth Espiritu, a husband-and-wife duo who know the highs and lows of kitchen life. From insane New Year’s Eve services to leadership lessons, funny disasters, and post-pandemic realities, this episode pulls back the curtain on what really goes down in the culinary world.Follow the guests on InstagramEduardo Espiritu → James Beard Foundation → jamesbeard.orgBragard USA — use promo code chefspsa20 for 20% off at bragardus.comLinks & ResourcesSubscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef’s PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef’s PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/Follow Chef’s PSA for more unfiltered chef stories and lessons from the line.
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Chef Thomas Bille: From Garden to James Beard Glory | Episode 173
Chef Thomas Bille: From Garden to James Beard Glory | Chef’s PSA PodcastChef André Natera sits down with Chef Thomas Bille of Belly of the Beast in Spring, Texas — winner of the James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Texas award and recipient of a Michelin Bib Gourmand.They discuss his rise in the culinary world, the pressure of recognition, growing ingredients by hand, and the lessons of running — and closing — restaurants.Thomas Bille Instagram👕 Bragard USA: https://bragardus.com (Use code chefspsa20 for 20% off)🏅 James Beard Foundation Nominations: https://www.jamesbeard.org/awardsSubscribe on Substack: https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef’s PSA Merch: https://shop.chefspsa.comChef's PSA Books and More: https://chefspsa.com
Chef's PSA with André Natera is your definitive guide to navigating the culinary world. Join André as he delves deep into the heartbeat of professional kitchens, sharing insights on how to excel and truly stand out as a chef. From the nuances of the craft to the vibrant stories of kitchen life, each episode is a blend of passion, experience, and wisdom.
Chef's PSA is where I pull back the curtain on the culinary world. Let's embark on this journey together, uncovering what it truly takes to make a mark in the kitchen.
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