Episode 114: Prioritizing Mental Health - Wellness Tools for Chefs and Hospitality Workers with Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
Release Date: 10/30/2024
Ep 139: Cooking with Purpose with Raphaël Reynard
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Raphaël Reynard, co-founder of Chaleur, a socially engaged restaurant in Marseille. With 15 years of experience working in professional kitchens and a passion for serving people in precarious situations, Raphaël co-founded Chaleur, officially opening its doors in June 2025. The restaurant builds its menus around rescued and unsold ingredients from local producers and distributes roughly 15% of its meals free of charge through a trust-based model. By welcoming people from vastly different backgrounds at shared tables, Chaleur uses food as a powerful tool...
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Ep 138: Mapping the Future of Food with Trend Forecaster Morgaine Gaye
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Morgaine Gaye, a food futurologist, trend forecaster, researcher, and author whose work sits at the intersection of culture, behavior, geopolitics, and the human relationship to food. Morgaine has built a career on identifying the subtle cultural signals that shape how and why we eat. She advises major food companies, technology brands, governments, and organizations, helping them understand long-term shifts in society and anticipate what consumers will desire years into the future. Featured across international media from BBC News to Al Jazeera and Netflix,...
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Ep 137: Cooking for the Camera with Food Stylist Christine Tobin
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Christine Tobin, a food stylist and culinary creative with over 30 years of industry experience telling powerful stories through food. With a background in fine arts, a family of passionate cooks, and years spent working in restaurants before transitioning into food styling, Christine has brought her expertise to projects including Julia on Max, Don’t Look Up, The Holdovers, Challengers, Little Women, and the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic TONY. Across her work, Christine sources ingredients, manages logistics, and designs beautiful and delicious dishes...
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Ep 136: The Future of Taste with Dr. Yana Steudel
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Dr. Yana Steudel, a scientist, culinary innovator, and founder of Dr. Steudel AG. After an international career in chemistry, Yana followed her passion for gastronomy, transforming scientific precision into culinary innovation. Her Germany-based company develops award-winning and all-natural flavor pearls that enhance dishes while preserving the pure essence of taste. As Vice President of the Académie Nationale de Cuisine, Yana also champions culinary diplomacy, using flavor to connect cultures around the world. Tune in to discover how Yana's pearls bring...
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Ep 135: One Year of Leadership with Worldchefs President Andy Cuthbert
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Andy Cuthbert, Worldchefs President and long-time leader in the global culinary community. From his early beginnings in Melbourne to his role as President of the Emirates Culinary Guild and now Worldchefs President, Andy has dedicated his career to elevating chefs and hospitality professionals worldwide. With one year of his presidency now complete, he reflects on the milestones achieved, the importance of education and communication, and his vision for sustaining Worldchefs for the next 100 years. Tune in to hear about the importance of networking and...
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Ep 134: A Welsh Welcome: Bringing Worldchefs Congress 2026 to Wales with Arwyn Watkins OBE
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Arwyn Watkins OBE, President of the Culinary Association of Wales and the driving force behind bringing the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 to the UK for the first time in its 98-year history. Arwyn has played a significant role in Wales’ culinary scene, from coaching their junior team to a gold medal at the Culinary Olympics in 2004 to leading the successful bid to host Worldchefs' landmark event. Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 promises to be an unforgettable showcase of the country’s culinary identity, with networking, educational sessions,...
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Episode 133: Leading Change: Nutrition & Food Waste with Chef Noreen Mira
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Chef Noreen Mira, whose journey from healthcare to the kitchen has shaped her ambitions to address nutrition, food security, and sustainability through food. With a background in psychology and years of experience in emergency and primary care, Noreen witnessed firsthand how access to quality food impacts health outcomes, inspiring her to pivot her career during the COVID pandemic. Today, she brings her medical insight to the culinary world as a line cook at The Boca Raton in Florida, advocating for better nutrition, reduced food waste, and chef-led...
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Episode 132: Culinary Innovation in Manufacturing with Worldchefs Certified Master Chef Stephen Losee
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Episode 131: Exploring the Future of Food with Renowned Physical Chemist Hervé This
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with French physical chemist Hervé This, founder of molecular gastronomy, molecular cooking, and Note by Note cooking, three distinct approaches that apply scientific understanding to study, improve, and reimagine the culinary arts. A visionary in culinary innovation, Hervé was recently awarded the prestigious Sonning Prize for his work to renew and scientifically question the foundations of culinary knowledge and gastronomy. Tune in to explore how Note by Note cooking is reshaping culinary creativity and sustainability, and discover the possibilities for chefs...
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Episode 130: The Power of the Two White Coats: Exploring Health Meets Food with Culinary Medicine Expert Karl Guggenmos
Worldchefs Podcast: World on a Plate
On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Karl Guggenmos, a Certified Master Chef, visionary leader, and culinary medicine expert with over 60 years of experience in the food industry. Beginning his culinary journey as an apprentice in Europe, Karl became the Dean of Culinary Education at Johnson & Wales University, shaping the future of chefs' education. Karl has been a driving force behind the growing field of culinary medicine, which blends the art of cooking with the science of nutrition to promote health and prevent chronic disease. Tune in to hear Karl discuss how culinary medicine is...
info_outlineOn this episode, Ragnar speaks with Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos, the Chief Growth Officer at CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness) and a former chef turned certified life coach. Jasmin shares her journey from the kitchen to supporting wellness in the hospitality industry, detailing CHOW's mission to provide industry-specific mental health resources. They discuss the unique challenges faced by hospitality workers, innovative methods like the 'temperature take' for staff well-being, and trauma-informed tools. Learn how CHOW is transforming the mental wellness conversation in hospitality. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.