Chefs Without Restaurants

Chefs Without Restaurants

Join Chris Spear on his podcast, "Chefs Without Restaurants," as he interviews food and beverage entrepreneurs who have taken a unique path 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. His guests include caterers, research chefs, personal chefs, cookbook authors, food truck operators, farmers, and more – all individuals who have paved their own way in the culinary world. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and valuable insights on the road less traveled in the food and beverage industry.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 21, 2024

Jacques Pépin: A Culinary Legend Reflects on 75 Years in Food

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. This week on Chefs Without Restaurants , we celebrate two major milestones: our 250th episode and five years of podcasting. To mark …
Nov. 11, 2024

Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan

In this episode, Chris Spear talks with Joe Yonan, Washington Post food editor and author of Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking. They explore what it means to eat “plant-based” without labels, Joe’s passion for global …
Oct. 31, 2024

German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler

Chris Spear welcomes Heidrun Metzler to discuss her cookbook German Heritage Baking, a celebration of classic German desserts and hands-on baking techniques. Heidrun shares how she preserves her family's recipes while adapti…
Oct. 24, 2024

Exploring Cookie History and Recipes with Ben Mims, Author of Crumbs

In this episode, Chris Spear talks with cookbook author and food writer Ben Mims about his latest book, Crumbs. They dive into the fascinating history of cookies, discussing what defines a cookie, the stories behind classic …
Oct. 18, 2024

Big Changes Ahead: What’s Next for Chefs Without Restaurants

Celebrate the upcoming 250th episode and five-year anniversary of Chefs Without Restaurants with host Chris Spear! In this special solo episode, Chris announces a brief hiatus and introduces his new podcast, Personal Chef Bu…
Oct. 9, 2024

The Art of Sandwich Making with Owen Han: From Viral Videos to a New Cookbook

Join Chris Spear as he chats with Owen Han, the 'King of Sandwiches' and popular TikTok culinary creator. In this episode, Owen shares his journey from working in a hospital to becoming a social media sensation, amassing ove…

Recent Blog Posts

Why Doing Free Work as a Personal Chef is a Recipe for Disaster

On this week’s Chefs Without Restaurants Podcast On this week’s podcast, I discuss the dangers of free work for personal chefs. As a personal chef, my business is centered around providing my clients with a restaurant-style experience i…