S1 Ep17: Ben Lippett - How He Became The Most Recognisable Face In Food, Dodging Police in NY & Why He's Decided To Finally Leave MOB!

From working illegally in the kitchens of a Mexican bar in Brooklyn NY to becoming one of the most lauded chefs in Melbourne to latterly evolving into one of the most recognisable faces in online 'food' - Ben Lippett has some wonderful stories. His personal account is now followed by over half a million fans and he's helped take MOB from a small start up to becoming one of the most recognisable brands globally. His story is a fascinating one which takes us from; the gritty streets of Brooklyn to the manicured bars of Melbourne to the seaside air of Brighton before ending up in London via a short stint in the country as a butcher! From avoiding deportation in America to revealing his craziest stories from the professional kitchen all around the world and showering us in incredible; recommendations, anecdotes, and a smuttering of controversy this interview has it all. Ben's a truly fascinating man and we hope that you enjoy his tales and go-to's as much as we did. --------If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a 5 star rating and a comment and make sure that you're subscribed for future episodes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to 'The Go To Food Podcast' whereby each week we will be joined by a celebrity foodie guest to uncover their 'Go To's' & celebrate their fascinating life story. From their favourite takeaways, to their tried and tested hangover remedies to their favourite foodie hangouts and so much more. Plus we will be drinking cocktails and eating food themed around the guests experiences, personally curated by co-host Ben Benton (chef & food writer), as Freddy Clode (award winning host) gets to the bottom of their incredible life stories.-------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.