S2 Ep18: Tom Booton - Becoming A Michelin Star Head Chef At Just 24 - Getting Brutally Trolled By Fellow Chefs & How He's Modernising The Dorchester Grill!

Today we're at the world famous Dorchester Grill, where we're joined by the Executive Chef the wonderful Tom Booton,to celebrate his incredible career to date; which has taken him from being one of the youngest Michelin starred Head Chefs of all time to now running one of the most famous restaurants. Tom started cooking professionally at just 16 years old and has since worked in some of the finest restaurants in the world from London to New York to Reykjavík. Today we hear about; what it was like working full time as a 16 year old in some brual old school kitchens, the pressures of running a Michelin Starred restaurant at just 24, the shocking abuse he got from fellow chefs upon getting his job at The Dorchester, how he's set about modernising and democratising his offering, his greatest life lessons, his favourite places to eat in London, how to tackle the Chef talent shortage, why he's fallen out of love with multi-course fine dining offerings and much much more....-----------Download The Appetite app now and track your fav spots or places that you're dying to check out and book them easily all through the app - download it now. https://shorturl.at/yFXyK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Go-To Food Podcast is where the world’s most influential chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and critics share the stories behind their craft. Hosted by award-winning presenter Freddy Clode and chef and food writer Ben Benton, this weekly show dives deep into the experiences, inspirations, and “Go-To” favourites that define a life in food. From hidden gems to the restaurants they return to time and again, each episode serves up intrigue, insight, and the untold moments that shaped their journey. With food and drink inspired by their stories, expect stories from the food world, insider knowledge, and a true celebration of food culture at its finest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.