Welcome to Grilled by The Staff Canteen, this is season 6 and it’s our first episode in collaboration with The Chef JKP Podcast.
James Knight-Paccheco is putting his spin on Grilled, putting his first guest Chef Tom Allen under the Grilled Spotlight.
This podcast episode explores Tom Allen’s culinary journey rooted in childhood experiences.
Raised in a family deeply connected to food and nature, he developed an early appreciation for farm-to-table practices.
Venturing into a professional kitchen as a teenager, he found a second family at a small hometown restaurant. He shares memories of impactful dishes, the evolution of the culinary scene, and working alongside Heston Blumenthal.
Tune in for insights into a culinary career shaped by family, mentors, and an unyielding passion for food.
ChefJKP and Tom discuss:
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This podcast is bought to you by Twentyone06, for information on who they head over to www.twentyone06.com