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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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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.

April 30, 2026Episode 121 hr 8 min

S3 Ep12: 6 Nations Plus+ Charity Challenge

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 James Connolly and Duncan Hepburn, two of the three founders of the 6 Nations Plus+ Challenge as well as four of the sponsors of the challenge. It's all in favour of raising money for the fantastic Maggie's.If you want to support the 6 Nations Plus+ Challenge and Maggie’s Centres,please head over to 6nationspluschallenge.co.uk to find out how you candonate. We will also leave links in the show notes of this episode.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.

April 15, 2026Episode 111 hr 4 min

S3 Ep11: Building Mazarine with 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 at Mazarine, a French fish-focused restaurant in Hanover Square in London joined by their Chef Patron Thierry Laborde, Daniel Collumbell (Dentons), Malcolm Morris (Grande Cuisine) and Monica Arato (Mareno) to discuss the real-life project converting a basement shell into the state of the art kitchen that it is today.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.

April 6, 2026Episode 1055 min

S3 Ep10: HRC 2026 with Cedabond

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.This episode comes from HRC at Excel London with four members of Cedabond, representing some of the most respected and established distributors in the UK foodservice equipment industry. They will be discussing HRC, the importance of high quality products and Cedabond itself. 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.

March 27, 2026Episode 91 hr 7 min

S3 Ep9: Design technology, Equipment delivery and Refrigeration with Specifi

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 Simon Lilley (Specifi), Matt Greep (HCE) and Malcolm Harling (Williams Refrigeration) to discuss design technology, equipment delivery and refrigeration.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.

March 18, 2026Episode 81 hr 2 min

S3 Ep8: The Cedabond Network

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.This episode comes from London with two members of Cedabond, representing some of the most respected and established distributors in the UK foodservice equipment industry. Those members are Lewis Bruce (Projects Business Manager, Foster & Gamko) and Euan Hunter (Account Manager, Cossiga) and they will be discussing careers, project business, what manufacturers really need from consultants and dealers, and a little about the upcoming HRC show.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.

March 13, 2026Episode 753 min

S3 Ep7: Ambach, Sustainability & TM65

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 Toby Magnes (UK Manager, Ambach) and Alice Kilner (Sustainability Manager, Gratte Brothers Group) to discuss Ambach, sustainability in commercial kitchens, and the growing importance of TM65 in measuring environmental impact.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.