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Chefs Without Restaurants

by The Chefs Without Restaurants Network

Join Chris Spear as he interviews food and beverage entrepreneurs who have built successful careers outside of traditional restaurant kitchens. From personal chefs, caterers, and food truck operators to cookbook authors, research chefs, and farmers, each guest has paved their own way in the culinary world. Through candid conversations, they share the challenges, lessons, and successes of creating a business on their own terms. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry—including running his own personal chef business, Perfect Little Bites—Chris is dedicated to helping chefs and food entrepreneurs navigate their own unconventional paths in the industry. If you're looking for inspiration, business insights, and real stories from those who have stepped beyond the restaurant world, this podcast is for you. 🎧 New episodes available—subscribe now and start exploring the road less traveled in the culinary industry!

Latest episodes

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Scott Heimendinger on Reinventing the Chef's Knife with Ultrasonic Technology

This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear talks with inventor Scott Heimendinger, founder of Seattle Ultrasonics and co-founder of Sansaire. If you've ever

Jul 22
49 min

Recipes from the American South with Michael Twitty

This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear talks with culinary historian and James Beard Award-winning author Michael Twitty about his new book, 'Recipes fr

Oct 16 2025
59 min

From Meal Prep to Prime Time: Brandon Rogers on Next Level Chef

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear welcomes chef Brando

Sep 30 2025
29 min

The Freelance Writer’s Playbook with Nevin Martell

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. “No one buys a story—editors buy a pitch.” That’s the frame for today’s conve

Sep 3 2025
49 min

Tristen Epps Talks Top Chef, Cultural Cuisine and Finding His Culinary Voice

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. Today on Chefs Without Restaurants, I speak with Chef Tristen Epps, a Season

Jun 13 2025
1 h 02 min

Behind the Bar with Kara Newman: Spirits, Cocktail Trends and Home Bars

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear is joined by s

May 29 2025
40 min

A Taste of the Balearics: Jeff Koehler on the Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. This week, I’m joined by Jeff Koehler, food writer, traveler, and author of T

May 14 2025
48 min

Inside Tahini Baby: Eden Grinshpan on Veg-Centric Cooking

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, I’m joined by Eden Grinshpan, the che

May 7 2025
44 min

Shred Happens: Arash Hashemi on Low-Carb, High-Protein Cooking

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, I’m joined by Arash Hashemi, the crea

Apr 17 2025
51 min

From Fine Dining to Ice Cream with Snow Crane's Chef Takeshi Nishikawa

On this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, I’m joined by Chef Takeshi Nishikawa, founder of Snow Crane—a Japanese-inspired ice cream shop coming to Hyattsville, Maryla

Apr 2 2025
34 min

How to Start a Successful Cottage Bakery with Maria Baradell of Leaf & Loaf

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. Have you ever thought about turning your love for baking into a real business

Mar 13 2025
38 min

Jacques Pépin: A Culinary Legend Reflects on 75 Years in Food

Want the INSIDE SCOOP on building and growing a food business? Subscribe to our newsletter. This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, we celebrate two major milestones: ou

Nov 21 2024
40 min

Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking with Joe Yonan

Join Chris Spear in this episode as he interviews Joe Yonan, the acclaimed food and dining editor of The Washington Post and celebrated cookbook author. Joe’s latest work

Nov 11 2024
55 min

German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler

In this episode, Chris Spear chats with Heidrun Metzler, a passionate baker and author of German Heritage Baking. With recipes that include everything from Apple Strudel

Oct 31 2024
38 min

Exploring Cookie History and Recipes with Ben Mims, Author of Crumbs

In this episode, Chris Spear chats with cookbook author Ben Mims about his new book, Crumbs. The conversation delves into the cultural history of cookies, what defines a

Oct 24 2024
55 min

Big Changes Ahead: What’s Next for Chefs Without Restaurants

In this solo episode, host Chris Spear shares some exciting updates and future plans for the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast. As the show approaches its 250th episode a

Oct 18 2024
5 min

The Art of Sandwich Making with Owen Han: From Viral Videos to a New Cookbook

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Owen Han, viral content creator and sandwich aficionado. With a new cookbook titled Stacked abou

Oct 9 2024
37 min

Mastering Baking, Blogging and Photography with Broma Bakery's Sarah Fennel

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear speaks with Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new cookbook Sweet Tooth. What began as

Oct 3 2024
57 min

Chef David Burke on Creativity, Craftsmanship and Culinary Innovation

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with renowned chef David Burke, a trailblazer in modern American cuisine. Burke discusses his jou

Sep 26 2024
33 min

Balancing Passion, Profit, and Culinary Innovation in the Restaurant Industry with Chef Michael Gulotta

In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Chef Michael Gulotta, the chef-owner behind New Orleans hotspots MoPho, Maypop, and the newly op

Sep 19 2024
56 min

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