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Kitchen Curiosity

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Episodes

64

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Kitchen Curiosity is a leading international podcast exploring the people, ideas, and innovation shaping the global foodservice and hospitality equipment industry. Presented by Radford Chancellor, an award-winning foodservice consultant, the series features in-depth conversations with world-class chefs, senior consultants, industry leaders, trade association figures, designers, manufacturers, and operators from across the UK, Europe, USA and beyond. Each episode goes beyond the surface, covering commercial kitchen design, equipment strategy, sustainability, energy and carbon, business growth, leadership, menu development, and the realities of operating at every scale, from independent restaurants to major hospitality groups. Practical, opinionated, and insight-led, Kitchen Curiosity is where hospitality professionals come to learn, challenge convention, and stay ahead of a rapidly evolving industry. The Kitchen Curiosity podcast is owned by Kitchen Curiosity Ltd and is operated under licence by Macintosh Foodservice Consultants Ltd. All intellectual property rights remain with Kitchen Curiosity Ltd.

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September 1, 2026Episode 221 hr 16 min

S3 Ep22: The Evolution of a Family Business — Euro Catering at 30

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode of Kitchen Curiosity , host Radford Chancellor chats with Tim Charlton ( Managing Director ), Mel Charlton ( Director ), Darren Massey ( Corporate Development Chef ) and Andrew McKegg ( National Accounts Manager ) all of Euro Catering to discuss the evolution of the business over the past thirty years. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

August 13, 2026Episode 211 hr 8 min

S3 Ep21: Inside MKN: German Engineering, Global Ambition, and the Culinary Face of Innovation

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode of Kitchen Curiosity , host Radford Chancellor chats with Wayne Bennett (Regional Vice President UK & Ireland at MKN) and Tom Klein (Culinary Ambassador & Regional Sales Manager Bavaria at MKN) to talk about MKN's new OPTIMA line and their new UK distribution partnership. In a first for Kitchen Curiosity, this episode is a co-release with Küchenschnack powered by MKN. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

July 29, 2026Episode 201 hr 10 min

S3 Ep20: Rapid Cooling with Zest Foodservice Solutions and Enviro-Cool

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode of Kitchen Curiosity , host Radford Chancellor chats with Chris Byng (Director of Zest Foodservice Solutions ) and Paul Harper (Head of Global Sales & Business Development at Enviro-Cool V-Tex ) to discuss products, innovations and new bits of kit coming on the market - namely the V-Tex from Enviro-Cool. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

July 10, 2026Episode 191 hr 3 min

S3 Ep19: Hospital Catering with Wexiödisk AB

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode of Kitchen Curiosity , host Radford Chancellor chats with Paul Straughair (Catering Manager, Salisbury District Hospital) Magnus Titusson (Managing Director, Wexiödisk AB) and Dave Glover (UK & Ireland Country Manager, Wexiödisk AB) to discuss large scale catering and the importance of reliable equipment in those work environments. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

June 30, 2026Episode 181 hr 5 min

S3 Ep18: Safe Kitchens with Mechline Developments

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode of Kitchen Curiosity , host Radford Chancellor chats with Gary Thacker (Market Development Director, Mechline Developments) and Nick Falco CFSP (Product & Technical Director, Mechline Developments) During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

June 26, 2026Episode 171 hr 11 min

S3 Ep17: Advancing Commercial Kitchen Technology with INDUCS AG and Silko

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode of Kitchen Curiosity , host Radford Chancellor chats with Daniele Romano (Managing Director, INDUCS AG) , Antonio Rachello (Sales Director, Silko Ali Group) , and Michele Romano (Business & Brand Development Director EMEA-APAC, Ali Group) at INDUCS Headquarters in Herisau, Switzerland to discuss professional induction technology among other advances being made in the commercial kitchen technology sector. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

June 12, 2026Episode 1654 min

S3 Ep16: No Consultancy Fog: MasterChef, Multi-Temp, and the Madness of Half-Time Stadium Catering with Williams Refrigeration

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode of Kitchen Curiosity , host Radford Chancellor welcomes back a familiar face and introduces a brilliant new voice. In the first segment, renowned F&B consultant, former BBC MasterChef judge, and stadium catering pioneer John Benson-Smith returns to the show last heard on the very first episode of Season 1 to discuss what has changed, what hasn't, and why "everything is easy compared to people." In the second segment, Kaj Sandom , National Account Manager at Williams Refrigeration , joins the show to discuss Williams' pioneering Greenlogic sustainability initiative and their latest industry-first innovation: the Jade MultiTemp counter and cabinet series. Finally, John and Kaj join forces for an energetic, straight-talking group chat about how flexible equipment design is solving the industry's biggest pain points from staffing shortages to the critical need for sustainability. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

June 1, 2026Episode 1556 min

S3 Ep15: Why Quality Matters with Adande and The Margate Chef

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by Craig Edgell (Margate Chef, Margate Chef Catering & Hospitality) & Karl Hodgson (Managing Director, Adande Refrigeration) to discuss developments in refrigeration technology and how it's streamlined workflow for kitchen professionals. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

May 19, 2026Episode 141 hr 9 min

S3 Ep14: The Wonderful World of Ice with Scotsman and The Ali Group

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by Ian Clay (Hunsworth Food Service Design & Ducted Solutions) and George Fell (Equipment Sales Director, HTG Trading) to discuss all things ice in association with Scotsman and The Ali Group. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

May 11, 2026Episode 131 hr 5 min

S3 Ep13: Extraction and Energy Saving with Quintex

Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Consultants, a foodservice design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by Emma Brooks and Chris Stevens of Quintex to discuss the intersection of extraction, energy saving and operational savings. During this series you will be hearing from the some of the industries top chefs, consultancy leaders, trade association board members, equipment suppliers and manufacturers. We'll be discussing everything from menu planning to business planning, from equipment to cocktails. Hit subscribe to get notified about new episodes of the monthly podcast that lifts the lid on the culinary sector. For more information about Macintosh, you can visit the website here .

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