How does a French Fine Dining chef make a bacon butty?

ripplemediateam
Apr 28
2 min read

Spend five minutes talking to Pierre and you’ll realise pretty quickly — food is only part of the story.

Sure, the craft matters. The hours, the pressure, the drive to do things properly.But for Pierre, it’s just as much about the people.The ones in the kitchen beside you.The ones you cook for.

Now, you can hear Pierre’s story first-hand on the Bacon Butty Podcast — a series where good people, good food, and honest conversations come together.

A Journey That Starts Early

Pierre’s career kicked off younger than most.Thrown into the deep end of a Michelin-starred kitchen as a teenager, he learned fast:standards are high, the work’s hard, and shortcuts don't get you anywhere worth going.

Those early years shaped a way of thinking that's never really left him.

"You’re not just cooking," he says on the Bacon Butty Podcast."You’re building something. Every plate matters. Every guest matters."

It’s simple. But it sticks.

It’s About More Than Awards

Winning hats and recognition is part of the game — and Pierre’s had his share.But that’s not what drives him.

He’s more interested in what lasts.The experience someone carries home after a meal.The pride a team feels at the end of a service when they know they nailed it.

"Treat every guest like they’re a judge," Pierre says."Because you only get one shot to make it right."

It’s not about chasing stars. It’s about doing good work, day in, day out - something the hospitality industry knows all too well.

Real Talk About Kitchen Culture

Pierre’s honest about the challenges too.The long hours. The pressure.The way a restaurant can feel like your second home - or sometimes your whole life.

He knows the wins don’t always make the headlines. Closures get the noise. Quiet success? Not so much.

But that’s fine. It’s not about the noise.It’s about the work. It’s about the culture you build - plate by plate, service by service.

This kind of real talk about hospitality life and kitchen culture is exactly what makes the Bacon Butty Podcast so worth tuning into.

Hungry for More?

Pierre’s full story isn’t something you can wrap up in a blog post. It’s a proper conversation around what really matters behind the pass - and you want to hear it told by the man himself.

Catch the full chat now on the Bacon Butty Podcast — available wherever you get your podcasts*

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*extended version available on YouTube only