Chef Danny Kievit, founder of Leave It to Kievit, joins Chef André Natera to unpack what it takes to succeed as a private chef in today’s luxury culinary space.

They explore how to:

• Build trust with clients through authenticity

• Turn your culinary identity into a premium brand

• Use confidence, storytelling, and food presentation to stand out

• Transition from traditional kitchen work into entrepreneurship

• Navigate challenges—from burnout to business building

Whether you're a caterer, line cook, or dream of your own private chef brand, this episode delivers powerful insight into what it means to cook with integrity and vision.

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Chef Barclay Dodge (Bosq, Aspen) and Heather Kunzer (Foods in Season) join André Natera to talk foraged ingredients, preserving wild food, and lessons learned from El Bulli. This episode covers everything from mushroom prep to mentorship, and why fermentation isn’t just a trend—it’s technique.

You’ll hear insider tips on working with seasonal ingredients, navigating small kitchen setups, and how to think like a Michelin chef without losing touch with the earth. It’s a grounded, high-level episode for cooks, chefs, and wild flavor seekers.

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Chef Jakub Czyszczon joins André Natera for a masterclass in surviving and thriving as a chef in today’s kitchen culture. From the pressure of culinary job interviews and tastings, to competition experiences at Ment’or Young Chef and Bocuse d’Or, Czyszczon opens up about what it really takes.

They cover:

• Chef tasting prep, plating psychology, and real-world pressure

• Pasta as a chef’s signature dish

• Kitchen station setup and flavor layering

• Navigating mentorship, growth, and concept development

This episode is filled with technical insight, candid stories, and a roadmap for cooks looking to elevate their craft.

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