Mise en Place - the Podcast
Mise en Place - the Podcast, is produced and hosted by Robert Belcham in conjunction with the Chefs' Table Society of BC. This unique Podcast features ‘deep dive’ conversations with industry leaders on career and business issues that define the life of the professional hospitality person. The guests we talk to with offer real insights into the inner workings and not often explored restaurant landscape in British Columbia. We hope you enjoy the show and don't hesitate to reach out via instagram @robertbelcham1 to ask questions or add comments about the content.
Episodes
89 episodes
Ron Mckinlay
Welcome to Mise en Place - The Podcast, where we sit down with the change makers of the restaurant industry to uncover their stories, passions, and the moments that shape their culinary worlds. This week, we’re delighted to reconnect w...
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1:05:17
Patrick Gayler
Welcome to Mise en Place – the Podcast, on this weeks podcast our guest is overseeing some of the best restaurants in the Okanagan Valley — Chef Patrick Gayler, Executive Chef of the iconic Mission Hill Family Estate Wi...
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1:08:35
Rod Butters
On this weeks episode of Mise en Place - The Podcast. Today, we’re honored to introduce a true icon of Canadian cuisine, Chef Rod Butters. Hailing from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Rod’s journey is one of resilience and rein...
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1:34:02
Ronald St.Pierre
I first met Chef Ronald St. Pierre on the first night of COOKSCAMP three years ago. He was part of a contingent from the North Island Chefs Association, preparing for their lunch service the next day. At some point, Chef Ronald came to me looki...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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55:10
Ryan Fogarty
There are many facets to this hospitality business that the general public either don't think of or don't know about. Side businesses that support our restaurants and hotels, like farmers and fishers and ranchers. There is a whole other part th...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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1:40:34
John Bishop
John Bishop's culinary journey is a testament to how life can unfold in unexpected and magnificent ways. From a young Welsh boy with no grand ambitions beyond escaping his small town, to becoming one of Canada's most influential culinary pionee...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:21:49
Cory Pelan
This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with a longtime friend of the show, Chef Cory Pelan of The Whole Beast in Victoria, BC. Cory’s not your typical chef—he stepped into the kitchen later in life. After some time in restaurant kitchens he bega...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:19:47
Sean Heather
When people speak of a classic Irish Pub or a perfectly poured pint of Guinness in Vancouver, they will always talk about the Irish Heather first. Sean Heather built his public House from a yearning for Dublin, and a real understanding that nos...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:02:42
David Duprey
On today's podcast we have restaurant owner and businessman David Duprey, owner of the Narrow Group. He started with the infamous Narrow Lounge and then onto many more interesting ventures. We get into the nitty gritty of being a restaurant own...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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57:01
Joanna Jagger
On this podcast I am so happy to finally have on Joanna Jagger, Director and Founder of the Worth Association. An organization that Champions women in the Hospitality and Tourism space. The Yes Shef event held each year that highlights women Co...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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54:41
Samantha Scholefield
On this weeks episode we have a long time advocate and champion of the hospitality industry, Samantha Scholefield. Her work with the BCRFA and the Chefs' Table Society has changed the lives of many people. From the GWRC and SLMP programs to her...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:19:13
Chanthy Yen
On this weeks podcast we are excited to have on Chef Chanthy Yen. Growing up in Windsor Ontario, Chanthy was lucky enough to grow up learning to cook from his Cambodian grandmother. His love of amazing food turned into a very successful career ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:14:48
William Johnson
On this weeks podcast we have freelance writer/ journalist, William Johnson. His writing has covered entrepreneurship, business, tech, and leadership but he has a massive love of the restaurant business. We spend an hour chatting about his outs...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:15:29
Jim Taylor
On this weeks podcast I have a very interesting guest. He has over twenty years of experience managing restaurants and looking at the best ways to view data to maximize the performance of your restaurant. He has taken the old standard metrics a...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:11:49
Tommy Aird
Whole grain is flavour. Tommy Aird of Tommy's Wholegrain Bakery in East Vancouver has dedicated his business to the pursuit of flavour in bread and pastry through the use of wholegrain wheat. He accomplishes this by buying the highest quality o...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:30:29
Danae Dejong
On this weeks episode we have a follow up with one of the rising stars of BC's culinary scene. We heard from Danae last April about being a young person in the industry and the challenges she faces. Now back from her European adventures and abo...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:26:29
Rebecca Mackenzie
I'm very happy to introduce a major player in the Canadian Culinary Tourism space to the podcast today. Rebecca Mackenzie is the President and CEO of the Culinary Tourism Alliance. A national, not for profit organization that helps connect the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:08:55
Jason Ocenas, Poyan Danesh, Johnny Bridge
On today's podcast we talk about COOKSCAMP 2024 and the what it meant to everyone. We have the General Manager, Jason Ocenas, of Bargreen Ellingson major partner to COOKSCAMP and the CTS. Johnny Bridge, Chef and current president of the Chefs T...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:17:52
Erin O'Byrne
So happy to be back with todays podcast. We have been on a late summer/ early fall hiatus, traveling and getting our businesses ready for winter. I am excited that our first guest back was one of our presenters at COOKSCAMP 2024. Erin is a Ment...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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54:41
Luke Boswell
On this weeks podcast we have Essex born Chef, Luke Boswell now running and partnered in Bar Corso on Commercial Drive, here in Vancouver. We chat about the importance of travel, great ingredients and humbling need for family. He will be up at ...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:45:21
Andrea Carlson and Gabriella Meyer
On todays podcast we have two of my oldest industry friends. Chef and Co Owner of Harvest Community Foods, Gabriella Meyer and Chef and Owner of Michelin starred Burdock and Co, Harvest Community Foods and Bar Gobo, Andrea Carlson. These two Ch...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:34:21
Bruno Marti
Incredibly happy to Have Chef Bruno Marti on today's podcast. At the young age of 15 Bruno set out on his own to learn the craft of cooking and has never looked back. Born in Switzerland, and from humble beginnings, Bruno carved out a career th...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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2:18:55
Robert Belcham
On this weeks podcast we do something a bit different. Chef Poyan Dinesh takes the helm and interviews our regular podcast host Robert Belcham. With 30 years in the hospitality industry, tells the stories of his career that help explain how he ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:49:56