Suncoast Fresh Prodcast

Episode 31 : Tim Adams - Tim Adams Coffee

Ep#31 - Tim Adams - Tim Adams Coffee

Tim, like many people, landed in the hospitality industry by chance but quickly realised that coffee was more than a morning ritual. It was his passion. Tim's spirited and determined nature drove him to enter a range of national and international barista competitions where he earned several awards. 

 

Tim Adams Specialty Coffee places a significant emphasis on sustainability and giving back to the communities that farm the crops. Tim and his team travel the world working directly with farmers to make sure they are paid appropriately and the coffee beans they're hand-selecting are of high quality. 

 

We have teamed up with Tim to create the Suncoast Seasonal blend. This coffee is complex, full-bodied and full of character. You can now add this to your fresh fruit & veg box, so give it a try and enjoy the Prodcast!

Episode 30: Chris Savva - The Fish Factory

In 2008, Chris Savva with his business partner Andrew Solomon started with a simple fish & chip shop in Morningside. Since then, it has grown into one of Brisbane's premier wholesale and retail outlets specialising in both fresh and cooked seafood.

@thefishfactorybrisbane has an amazing story including their epic comeback from a fire 2011.⁠ ⁠

They take great pride in selecting the finest seafood, sourced Australia-wide.⁠ We chatted about everything from the local fishing families to the seasonality of your favourite species of fish. ⁠This Prodcast is full to the brim of fishy facts. Listen and enjoy!

Episode 29: Adam Wolfers - Gerard's Bistro

Adam moved to Brisbane last year as the new Head Chef of Gerard’s with incredible experience at Est. Marque, Monopole, Yellow, but also a rich Jewish heritage from his European and Yemeni family. Traditionally Queensland’s best chefs have been snatched up by top restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne, but Adam joins a growing list of chefs moving north to take advantage of the incredible produce the sunshine state has to offer. 

 

This episode is sponsored by Chef Notepad, manages your recipes, ingredients, stocktakes and more. Check them out on instagram @chef_notepad. 

 

Adam took over the reigns of Gerard's Bistro with a style that is completely unique, his experience, heritage, and a love of plant focussed cooking to create some incredible dishes. Adam tells us some stories about his experience overseas, shares some secrets and talks about his love of local produce. Enjoy!

Episode 28 : David Finlayson - Howard Smith Wharves

This week I sat down with David Finlayson, Director of Culinary at the Howard Smith Wharves. David has worked in some incredible places, for some amazing people! From cooking South East Asian cuisine at Chin Chin in Melbourne to Classic French at Michelin Starred Pied á Terre in London, he has a world of knowledge. Now, David oversees all the restaurants in the precinct of Howard Smith Wharves and is challenging the way kitchens are run. There’s a certain stigma that comes with choosing a career in hospitality - the enormous hours, relentless demands and infamous kitchen culture, but he’s changed that for the better. I think you’ll really like this one. Enjoy!

Episode 27 - Will Cowper - Otto Restaurant

This episode of the Prodcast is a little different, definitely one for the chefs, and aspiring chefs out there. I sat down with the Head Chef of modern Italian, Ristorante OTTO Will Cowper. We chatted about the challenges of moving from Sydney, sourcing the best quality ingredients and running a fine dining restaurant in 2020. Will also shared some insights about the industry, challenging the traditional hospo work-life balance, creating a positive and passionate working environment, and what he loves about the industry. Enjoy!

Episode 26 : Tessa Boersma

Tessa is one of the most cool, calm and collected contestants to enter the coveted Masterchef kitchen. Not only has she finished in the @masterchefau top 10, but she’s done it twice, two seasons in a row. We got Tessa out of bed early this week to wander the markets, chat about all things fruit & Veg, growing in Queensland and what's next for this incredible cook. We couldn’t drag her out of bed without some Masterchef gossip, Tessa gave up some great stories, secrets of the Masterchef kitchen and her top moments. This Prodcast is a can’t miss. Enjoy!

Episode 25 : Lucas Becker - Grilo Protein (Crickets)

While eating crickets might bowl you over it is certainly nothing new, people around the world have been munching on crickets for centuries. Farming insects requires very little water, food and land which makes them an incredibly eco-friendly ingredient. I was keen to learn more about these little critters, which are gaining popularity around the world and we roped in a leading man in the industry Lucas Becker to give us the pitch report. Enjoy!

Episode 24 : Michael Dalton - Fino Foods

Nothing like Sharing delicious food with friends. This episode of the Prodcast is with Michael Dalton from Fino Foods.

Michael and the team at Fino take great pride in selecting the finest artisan produce, sourced both locally and abroad.

We chatted sourcing products and working with the people who produce them and the people who get to enjoy them.

This will give you even more respect for the food we get to enjoy.

Episode 23 : Debbie Oliver - Lady Truffle

Debbie Oliver loves Truffles and Caviar, and in my opinion she is THE person to talk to when it comes to these delicacies. Did you know Australia is the 4th largest Truffle producer with over 300 farms? Well lucky for us, Debbie knows so much about this amazing Australian industry and how you can help support our amazing Truffle producers. I learnt so much from Debbie in this episode, and Im sure you will too. Enjoy!

Episode 22 : Graeme Twine - COVID Rewind

This episode of the podcast is a special one, because you get to hear from me about what it’s been like navigating the crazy COVID period. So I roped in my mate Vic who’s been involved with us throughout the journey, to try and give all of you wonderful people a window into our world. It felt weird looking back on what we’ve achieved, the challenges and the hardships we’ve faced, and the wonderful friends we’ve made along the way, but I hope you enjoy this for what it is. A raw and sometimes emotional review of what has been a crazy year. Much love to all of you, and thanks for sticking by us. Enjoy!