“Born from boredom, seasoned with chaos, fired by idiots, and plated for the masses.” Two (or more) chefs talking life, service, and everything in between — unfiltered, unapologetic, and usually slightly hungover. Service please.
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“Open Books, Dodgy Meat & Dead Food Trends”
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In this episode of Behind the Pass, Dan & Rich tackle three topics every chef has an opinion on — and they don’t hold back. First up: kitchen leadership. Do you run your team with full transparency, letting them see everything from costings to chaos, or do you keep a few cards close to your chest to maintain control? The lads dig into the pros, con…
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From Paul Blart to Messi: Kitchen Nicknames & Other Chef Confessions
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This week on Behind the Pass, Dan and Rich tackle the big questions — and some utterly daft ones. From the best nicknames they’ve heard in the kitchen, to the weirdest customer requests that still make them shake their heads. Who would play them in a chef movie? Apparently Rich is Paul Blart, and Dan reckons he’s Messi (make of that what you will).…
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In this week’s episode of Behind the Pass, Dan and Rich take a proper deep dive into the workings of a real kitchen — not the telly kind, the graft-and-grit kind. From old-school brigade systems to how things are shifting in modern kitchens, it’s a no-nonsense chat about the structure, the pecking order, and the purpose behind it all. They chat abo…
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This week, Dan and Rich get a little deeper behind the pass. From the kitchen tasks they could prep blindfolded, to the people they’d cook for one last time — this one hits a bit harder. There’s emotion, honesty, and a few near-tears as they open up about the chefs who influenced them, the ego that comes with the job, and when you actually feel rea…
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“From Pass to Pallet: What Makes a Chef Today?”
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This week, Rich swaps chef whites for warehouse boots. We clash old school vs new gen kitchen mentality, debate whether food is art or ego, and dive into the age-old question: should recipes be freely shared or fiercely guarded? All that, plus laughs, flames, and deep chef chat — only on Behind the Pass.…
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Unsung Heroes, Foie Gras & Fallout: Behind the Pass Unfiltered
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Dan and Rich serve up a raw slice of kitchen truth—spotlighting the unsung heroes behind the pass, digging into the legacy of foie gras, and unpacking the fallout of Brexit on the industry. From classic dishes to sourcing struggles, it's a brutally honest chat about food, pride, and pressure in UK kitchens. Grab a knife and a pint—this one hits dee…
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Plates & Punchlines: Cardi B vs Jim Carrey
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Dan and Rich face off in the ultimate dream dinner party. Dan cooks for Antony Worrall Thompson, Jack Sparrow, and Jim Carrey, while Rich serves a pop diva, Rick Stein, and Christoph Waltz. With clashing menus, outrageous guests, and wild kitchen stories, it’s all flavour, fire, and fun. Who plates up the better party? Pull up a stool—service is li…
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Rich and Dan are joined by chef mate Andy for a wild ride through kitchen life — from allergies (real and fake) to epic pranks, mad service stories, and 80s throwbacks. It’s three old friends talking honest chef banter. Warning: Contains strong language, adult humour, and stories not suitable for under 18s or the easily offended. Listen with cautio…
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Two chefs. One kitchen. Zero chill. In our first episode, We tackle the dumbest questions we’ve been asked and reveal the unspoken rules every chef knows but never says. If you’ve ever worked in a kitchen — or just love watching the chaos — this is your new favorite podcast.By danward
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