S2 Ep28: Jun Tanaka - The Highs & Lows of Working At 8 Michelin Starred Restaurants - A Fire That Almost Ruined His Life & The Challenges of Being Marco Pierre-White's Sous Chef!

Today we're honoured to be joined by the owner and exec-chef of the Michelin starred 'The Ninth' restaurant in Fitzrovia to discuss a career that is almost unrivalled in terms of experience and success. Chef Jun has worked at eight Michelin star restaurants throughout his career (including his own) and has learnt from 3 of the 4 founding fathers of British Gastronomy in; Albert Roux, Nico Ladenis and of course Marco Pierre-White. He's also worked under the guidance of Michelin starred icons Phil Howard and Eric Chavot and in this episode he takes us through all the craziness he has witnessed throughout his years, the highs, lows, tears and sometimes regrets of working at the greatest restaurants this country has ever created. We were lucky enough to also sample a couple of dishes from his genius mediterranean inspired menu at 'The Ninth' and find out in terrifying detail about a fire a couple of years ago that very nearly put his business and career into extinction; plus 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.