Join veteran chef, proud father, food grower & culinary educator Harry Callinan for a series of conversations with chefs and hospitality professionals on Everything from early food beginnings to what it means to be a mentor in the modern hospitality industry and possibly a few exciting tales of hair raising restaurant & kitchen antics.
Chris Johnston – a man of faith, not just in belief but in the power of self-belief. Never afraid to take a risk, he’s built a career on laying it all on the line to create incredible spaces for the Newcastle hospitality scene. As the owner and full-time barista at Good Brother, Slingtown, and the newly opened Pavilion in Carrington, Chris is a driving force behind some of Newcastle’s most beloved spaces.
14 Mar 2025
Rostered On Episode 2 Season 2- Dylan Abdoo
Dylan Abdoo – Taylor Made Produce
Who would have thought that when our ancestors were cooking over open fires and the original landowners first worked the soil, they were laying the foundation for a future where farmers grow specific vegetables to meet the needs of the country’s best chefs?
Today’s guest is at the forefront of a movement that connects farmers directly with chefs, producing unique fruits and vegetables for award-winning menus. Dylan Abdoo is the owner of Newcastle Greens, perfectly blending the worlds of farming and hospitality.
We met on his farm, nestled in the hinterland of the Watagan Mountains, where he took me on an incredible tour and shared fascinating insights into his craft.
Tune in for a deep dive into the art of growing with purpose, sustainability, and the future of farm-to-table dining.
18 Feb 2025
Rostered On Episode 1 Season 2 - Stephane Pommier
I knew when he said he was born in a barrel of wine we were in for a good story, todays guest Stephan pommier is a winemaker/sommelier and founder of Som Australia
6 Dec 2024
Rostered On Episode 8 - Garreth Robbs
Chef Garreth Robbs shares his inspiring journey and dedication to the culinary industry, offering hope for the future of food with his exceptional skills and experience.
22 Nov 2024
Rostered On Episode 7 - Harrison Plant
Hospitality industry leader Harrison Plant shares his passion for wine, food, and exceptional service, inspiring change and innovation in the industry.
7 Nov 2024
Rostered On Episode 6 - Stephen Scott
Full circle journeys are always interesting and todays guest chef Stephen Scott has done one that hits some pretty big culinary heights.
Dropping names like Gordon Ramsay, Matt Kemp and Matt Moran. You would think he would have his head in the clouds but as it turns out he is one of the most down to earth chefs in the game.
24 Oct 2024
Rostered On Episode 5 - Colin Selwood
I love it when I speak to a chef that is so driven by the love of amazing produce, the provenance, the process, the product.
Todays guest is one of those chefs, Colin Selwood is the owner and Executive chef of the cottage restaurant in the upper hunter valley, and his obsession with dry aged meat has lasted through the ages.
Come and experience Colin Selwood's amazing hospitality and food: at https://www.thecottagescone.com
10 Oct 2024
Rostered On Episode 4 - Andy Wright
Exposed to sophisticated food experiences from a young age, Chef Andy Wright developed a firm understanding of where ingredients come from early on. Forty years later, he is still innovating and mentoring the young chefs of the future.
26 Sept 2024
Rostered On Episode 3 - Ben Neil
A strong community-focused father, fundraiser, mentor, businessman, and realist—these are just a few of the ways people describe today’s guest. With a background in HR and hospitality recruitment, Ben Neil is also one of the creators and founders of Newcastle’s pioneering burger joint, Newy Burger Co.
13 Sept 2024
Rostered On Episode 2 - Dean Gibson
Today's guest describes himself as a pastry chef first and a passionate educator second, committed to passing on fundamental skills to the next generation.With a pedigree like his, it’s easy to see why Dean Gibson is regarded as one of Australia's great chocolate and pastry gurus.
Skills for trades – DocumentaryAward winning documentary that delves into the creation of the world’s first moving chocolate sculpture
Skills For Trades | Documentry | Chocolate Sculptures
Skills Collider innovative space for hospitality
SKILLS COLLIDER | Skills For Trades
Iron SharkThis is the latest project by the same team that brought you the world's first moving chocolate sculpture "Boneshaker" and "The Raven's Voyage.
Iron Shark | Chocolate Sculpture | Dean Gibson Chocolate (deangibsonpastrychef.com.au)
Pastry BattlersDean Gibson and Jian Yao are two men on a mission: form a team of pastry chefs to represent Australia at the 2013 World Pastry Cup, and finally put Australian pastry on the map.
(1012) The Pastry Battlers - Documentary - YouTube
30 Aug 2024
Rostered On Episode 1 - Robert Molines
It's difficult to find the words to describe today's guest. From his early beginnings in Algeria to the south of France, and then, in the late '60s, an epic sea journey to Australia, Chef Robert Molines' story is a true tale in every sense of the word.
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