Chefs Without Restaurants

Chefs Without Restaurants

Join Chris Spear on his podcast, "Chefs Without Restaurants," as he interviews food and beverage entrepreneurs who have taken a unique path in the culinary world. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including his own personal chef business, Perfect Little Bites, Chris is dedicated to helping others grow and succeed in the food and beverage industry. His guests include caterers, research chefs, personal chefs, cookbook authors, food truck operators, farmers, and more – all individuals who have paved their own way in the culinary world. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and valuable insights on the road less traveled in the food and beverage industry.

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Mastering the Grocery Aisle: Tony Moore on Food and Beverage Marketing

Nov. 16, 2023

In this insightful episode, join us as we welcome Tony Moore, a distinguished marketing executive and podcaster. We delve into the ever-evolving world of food and beverage marketing, discussing strategies for standing out in…

Unlocking Business Potential with Alex Hormozi's 'More, Better, New' - Insights by Chris Spear

Nov. 11, 2023

In this solo episode, host Chris Spear delves into the 'More, Better, New' principle, a concept coined by entrepreneur Alex Hormozi. Chris applies this philosophy to his own business, discussing its impact on decision-making…

Get More Reviews for Your Business

Nov. 2, 2023

Do you want to get more reviews for your business? If so, this is the episode for you. I’ll tell you step-by-step how I started to get at least one review from almost every customer. This tactic uses printable QR codes, take…

Build and Grow Your Personal Chef Service with Larry Lynch of the USPCA

Oct. 27, 2023

This week, my guest this week is Larry Lynch, president of the United States Personal Chef Association. Topics Discussed: Food safety Regulations, the health department, and cooking in your home Customer acquisition Events a…

What is Good Food?

Oct. 20, 2023

What is Good Food? On last week's podcast I spoke with chef Rollie Wesen . He's the executive Director of the Jacques Pépin foundation, as well as an assistant professor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Is…

The Jacques Pépin Foundation and Culinary Education with Rollie Wesen

Oct. 13, 2023

This week on I speak with chef Rollie Wesen. He's the executive Director of the Jacques Pépin foundation, as well as an assistant professor at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Rollie is married to Cla…

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Why Doing Free Work as a Personal Chef is a Recipe for Disaster

On this week’s Chefs Without Restaurants Podcast On this week’s podcast, I discuss the dangers of free work for personal chefs. As a personal chef, my business is centered around providing my clients with a restaurant-style experience i…