Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. Join him today for an introduction into the world of events from a back of house, culinary and operations point of view. Please like and subscribe to the show. Follow us on Social Media. Thanks for listening!
In today's episode, Todd and Ryan talks about the journey of a chef, the decisions one makes as priorities shift and how someone can find creativity and inspiration through more than a tasty dish. Want to join the show? Have a story to share? Need to Vent? Send us an email and let's get the ball rolling!! CateringWTF@gmail.com Visit us on Patreon Page for more Content. Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to us! Thanks for your support. Visit ou...
12 May 2021
Episode 17: Pardon the Interruption | Industry Reboot in Progress
Wow! What a crazy few weeks it has been. Anyone else feel like they've been hit by a truck? Business is booming and staff is scarce. Let's show some respect to those with the passion to keep them working through these exhausting, stressful, and overwhelming times. And for the rest of the world, show some empathy and patience and Pardon the Interruption. There's an Industry Reboot in progress! Want to join the show? Have a story to share? Need to Vent? Send us an email and let's get the ball...
20 Apr 2021
Episode 16: 2 Chefs Talk Reel Stories
Two Chefs barely survive their summer camp experience. With dramatically different views, Todd and Taylor talk REEL stories, discuss their golf handicaps and reminisce about the good ole days of Summer Camp. In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Taylor Northcutt aka HOTSAUCE. These two Chefs met at Summer Camp where they were in charge of feeding 300+ campers, counselors and staff a nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Taylor is a character wit...
16 Apr 2021
Episode 15: 2 Chefs Walk Into Summer Camp
Two Chefs walk into Summer Camp. One in combat boots and one in flip flops. Dramatically different styles, both old-school chefs bond in a way that only chefs can. Through food, brutal hours, and tremendous stress, Chef Todd and Chef Taylor create a friendship that last the years. In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Taylor Northcutt aka HOTSAUCE. These two Chefs met at Summer Camp where they were in charge of feeding 300+ campers, counselors and staff a nutritious ...
7 Apr 2021
Episode 14: Chef Chats with the Mayor | Chef Ryan Whitten
In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Ryan Whitten. These two go way back and they have lots of stories to tell about each other. Enjoy Ryan's unique perspectives of the Catering world told from a Corporate, Business to Industry point of view. from tell the stories of today's Industry, breakdown the struggles of running a business, and share their war stories. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of&nb...
31 Mar 2021
Episode 13: Banter in the Green Room | Waiting for the Mayor
Here we sit, waiting for the Mayor of F&B. Spoiler alert, he's not going to make this episode because he has little kids. But I promise some laughs, if you bear with us. Visit the behind the scenes as Todd and Stephanie, husband and wife podcasters, bide some time and banter in the green room while they wait for Chef Ryan Whitten. His stories are gold and it's worth the wait! Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of silly st...
23 Mar 2021
Episode 12: Chef Chats about Chick-fil-A
In today's episode, the talk continues with Chef Will as he challenges Todd's Waffle House retirement goals. Real talk continues as they compare the slammed Waffle House chefs to the Chick-fil-A empire . Will rants to Todd, "I've got grown adults that have trained for this sh@t that can't do what Chick-fil-A employees do." Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of Chef Chats with Todd and Will. Mentioned on Tod...
16 Mar 2021
Episode 11: Chef Chats with Will Adamek
In today's episode, Chef Todd has a chat with Chef Will Adamek. They tell the stories of today's Industry, breakdown the struggles of running a business, and share their war stories. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and meander down the rabbit hole of Chef Chats with Todd and Will. Mentioned on Today's Episode: Dogwood Greek Life | Chef Will Adamek Dogwood Catering | Chef Will AdamekWant to join the show? Have a story to share? C...
9 Mar 2021
Episode 10: I am Scared | Chef Todd Annis
Today's world is full of fearful, scary things. In this episode, Chef Todd gets real as he talks about what makes him scared and how his fear of failure becomes his motivation for success. Listen as Chef Todd tells tales of himself as a much younger chef and how those experiences and failures have made him the chef and leader he is today. Join him today for an introduction into the world of events from a back of house, culinary and operations point of view. Mention...
2 Mar 2021
Episode 9: A Little Chat about Tastings | Chef Todd Annis
Let's chat about Tastings. What a pain in the ass! What other business offers to feed their Clients a 10-course meal with beverages for free? Tastings are time vampires, costing the business hours of valuable labor hours not to mention the cost of food. Join him today for an introduction into the world of events from a back of house, culinary and operations point of view. Mentioned on Today's Show: Scimitar Consulting Group| Cutting Edge Consulting for t...
16 Feb 2021
Episode 8: D.W.F.B. | Covid Hangover
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. Find about about how the expected pop-ups create situational problems and how to overcome, learn and move on. Hear Todd breakdown the definition of Covid Hangover and how it affects the team. And as always, keep your boots on the ground! Thank for listening! Mentioned on Today's Episode: Thanks for ev...
9 Feb 2021
Episode 7: Honey, I Burnt the Truck | Raccoon Stealing Rentals
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the number one requested story from you guys, "Honey, I burnt down the truck." Sit back and enjoy the ride as Todd describes how one day a high-level, confident chef finds himself feeling like an 8-year old shamed and stammering to explain to the parents (a.k.a. his bosses...
2 Feb 2021
Episode 6: Hierarchy of Give a F*cks
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the stories and compares the Hierarchy of Give of F*cks from of chefs in the Industry regarding Allergies, Dietary Restrictions and Life Choices. Mentioned on Today's Episode: Diet Trends of 2020 and BeyondTop 8 Allergens | Plus More Please subscribe wherever ...
26 Jan 2021
Episode 5: The Restaurant Chef vs.The Catering Chef
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the stories and compares the different types of chefs in the Industry. What does it take to make it as a chef in a Summer Camp, a Yacht (shout out to Chef Rachel on Below Deck), Food Truck? Have you ever thought about the chefs on the Salmon Boat, the Airlines or in our sc...
19 Jan 2021
Episode 4: Covid Rants with Chef Todd Annis
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. In today's episode, Chef Todd shares the stories of his Industry friends during this time of Covid. The struggles are real, businesses are closing, and the tales are obnoxious! You'll laugh, cry and get mad as Chef Todd begs for humanity to have some empathy. Mentioned on Today's Episode: Dogwoo...
12 Jan 2021
Episode 3: The Mentor | Chef Kevin Duffy
Spend some time with Chef Todd Annis as he tells a story about his first mentor who inspired him as a chef and rocked his values to the core. This is where it all began for Chef Todd as he started his journey as a chef and a leader. You won't want to miss this one! Remember the motto as we muddle through this life of chaos and uncertainty. "Keep your creativity high, your passion lit and always remember to keep your boots on the ground." - Chef Todd Annis Thanks for your support! Ple...
10 Jan 2021
Bonus Episode 1: Heavy Eaters
Here's a quickie Bonus episode because Chef Todd just had to get this one off his chest. Heavy Eaters is a caterer's favorite demographic! The chefs just love to hear those words from the sales team and clients. What exactly does that mean? What does a chef do with that information? Listen while Todd calmly and carefully explodes and explains to clients and sales ( for the 50,567,378,990th time ) about the math used when calculating the p...
7 Jan 2021
Episode 1: Welcome to the Show
Welcome to the Show! Meet Chef Todd Annis and see why after 30 years in the business, he's been compelled (and cajoled by his wife) to start a podcast and get some things off his chest. Join him today for an introduction into the world of events from a back of house, culinary and operations point of view. Mentioned on Today's Show: Scimitar Consulting Group| Cutting Edge Consulting for the Catering Industry National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Internati...
7 Jan 2021
Episode 2: Star of the Show
Welcome to the Show of Catering and Events. A place where you are the star of this show, even when everything goes wrong. Find out about dogs stealing the dinner, the cakes that falls over and how to survive in the woods without electricity while the band plays on. Chef Todd will provide the overview of the Event Industry and future podcasts. This is the show and you are the star. Welcome to the show! Thanks for your support. Please review and subscribe wherever you are listening to ...
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