The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%
Hosted by Chef Hannes, The Private Chef Podcast features stories of people who have succeeded in finding their calling and are now living out their passion. Each episode is an interview with a different chef and private service industry leader, covering everything from getting started to what they wish they had known. You'll get a taste of the exciting life of being an estate manager for private households, founder/director of a reputed staffing firm, and a private chef, from working with celebrities, athletes, and other high-profile clients to cooking for family members and friends. You'll hear about the challenges in their career and how these pros deal with them, and more importantly, you'll get some actionable advice to help you navigate your career path. Whether you're a professional private service provider or someone who wants to join the industry, this podcast will inspire you through their journeys and motivate you to take massive actions in your own life.
The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%
Episode 52: Celebrity Chef, Comedian, and Culinary Host: Alex Thomopoulos' Culinary Journey
I had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Alex Thomopoulos, a multi-talented professional who excels as a celebrity chef, stand-up comedian, and seasoned on-camera host. Notably, she has hosted her own cooking shows, including "Bites and Booze" and "Gluten Free," and has made recent appearances on Food Network's "Ultimate Summer Cook-off." Furthermore, she has taken on the role of the new host for "Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking Magazine" on PBS.
Having Italian heritage and a childhood spent immersed in cooking show marathons laid the scrumptious groundwork for her love of culinary arts. Her remarkable transformation from a background in comedy and acting to the pursuit of her culinary aspirations is a captivating story worth hearing. Equally compelling are her invaluable insights into building unwavering brand loyalty and creating lasting impressions on clients, essential ingredients for thriving and excelling in the private culinary service sector.
Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:
Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrity-chef-comedian-and-culinary-host-alex/id1648363134?i=1000629183684
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3soRc6nLGJJsOBb9WxVaiC
Youtube - https://youtu.be/ubZeMUK6PhA
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Time Stamps
[00:02:06] First meal cooking experience
[00:04:10] Cooking with live fire
[00:10:25] Starting a career as a chef
[00:12:23] Traveling and feasting with chefs
[00:18:34] The state of flow
[00:23:09] Opening a challenging restaurant
[00:28:50] A time for change
[00:30:38] Finding the right clients
[00:36:40] Going above and beyond
Sound Bites
"I felt so lucky because I think a lot about the difference between working in a professional kitchen and then working in somebody's home is you have to have a personality."
"But one thing that I pride myself on and that I am incredibly proud of is my work ethic."
"The reward is the same feeling you get when you serve somebody like an exquisite plate of food, something that you've poured your heart into."
"And what I enjoyed so much about that experience was the appreciation I earned that night for the food we served."
"Going above and beyond your job description and being helpful to the clients in other ways always leaves a good impression and makes them want to keep using your time and time again."
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