

Chefs Without Restaurants
The Chefs Without Restaurants Network
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!
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Nov 19, 2019 • 2min
Chefs Without Restaurants: Exploring the Journeys of Culinary Innovators and Food Entrepreneurs
Join host Chris Spear each week on Chefs Without Restaurants, a podcast dedicated to showcasing the stories of culinary entrepreneurs working outside the traditional restaurant environment. With 32 years of kitchen experience, Chris brings a unique perspective and deep insight into the world of small food businesses.This show is for personal chefs, caterers, cottage bakers, food truck operators, and anyone in the culinary space working outside of a traditional restaurant setting. Gain practical tips on customer acquisition, pricing, and effective marketing strategies tailored for food-based businesses. Notable guests like Carla Hall, Nathan Myhrvold, and Michael Gulotta share their unique journeys and valuable expertise. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming Personal Chef Business Startup Guide podcast series, set to launch in January 2025. CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTSIf you enjoy the show and would like to support it financially, please check out our Sponsorship page (we get a commission when you use our links).Get the Chefs Without Restaurants NewsletterChefs Without Restaurants Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeThe Chefs Without Restaurants Private Facebook GroupChris Spear's personal chef business Perfect Little BitesPERSONAL CHEF BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDEFollow us on Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTubeReach out at chefstartup@gmail.com... More Coming soonGet in touchSupport the show


