#FairKitchens stories

Learn from chefs who have joined the movement about how they are running Fair Kitchens
Video JUN 15, 2021

Take20 with Chef James Clear, Hotel Services Manager at Care UK

Chef James Clear joins Chef Alex Hall from Unilever Food Solutions to mythbust what it's really like to work in care and share why care homes make great #FairKitchens.
Video MAY 21, 2021

bodyART workouts for the kitchen

Ryan Daniel Beck, director of bodyART studios, has created 5 quick and easy workouts for the kitchen - to address common pain points and help keep our bodies healthy so we can do the job we love for longer.
Video MAY 21, 2021

Chef Maria Dunne

Chef Maria Dunne talks to Chef Audrey Crone about her experience as a young chef in Ireland - from winning Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year in 2020 to adapting during lockdown.
Video MAR 08, 2021

Chef Julianne Forrestal

Chef Julianne Forrestal of Sodexo Ireland talks about her experience progressing in the industry, the importance of gender balance in the kitchen, and why we need to recognise women's achievements.
Video MAR 08, 2021

Chef Darina Brennan, Dalata Hotel Group

Chef Darina Brennan of Dalata Hotel Group shares her story of paving her own way in this industry, the importance of always learning, and how she has now found her dream job overseeing 44 hotels.
Video OCT 29, 2020

#FairKitchens & The Caterer: Mental Health Webinar

Industry professionals and experts share advice to support your teams to thrive
Video OCT 19, 2020

#FairKitchens & Lighthouse Arabia: Your Mind Matters Webinar

Created in partnership with The Lighthouse Center for Wellbeing, this webinar provides information on mental health and illness and guidance for taking care of yourself and others
Video OCT 02, 2020

Work Mind Matters Connection Session: Mental Health and Wellbeing

Hospitality professionals and experts in South Africa discuss the challenges facing the industry, share their personal stories and experiences and give advice on how to create necessary change
Video OCT 21, 2020

#FairKitchens Mental Health Video

Listen to the experiences and advice on mental health from our longtime friends of #FairKitchens
Video FEB 11, 2020

GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World

Executive Chef Wynand Schoeman and his team share insights on how to be a mentor, staff development, and how to recognise mental distress in your team.
Video FEB 11, 2020

Hawksmoor

Group Head Chef Phillip Branch and his staff share insights on healthy scheduling, training & developing new chefs and how to create a sustainable, supportive kitchen culture.
Video FEB 11, 2020

Chef James Khoza, President of the South Africa Chefs' Association

Chef James Khoza, President of the South Africa Chefs' Association, and Chef Craig Elliott from Unilever Food Solutions discuss the importance of #FairKitchens.
Video FEB 11, 2020

Comensa

Director Krishna Botica & Chef Nathan Houpapa share their experiences with collaboration, cultural differences and changing kitchen mentality
Video FEB 11, 2020

Stolen Bike Catering

Owner/Executive Chef Ryan Gregorash, Chef Tanja Lotter & Sous-Chef Ash Watson on treating staff well
Video FEB 11, 2020

Sam Prince Hospitality Group

Group Executive Chef Amanda Fuller on creating a healthy kitchen & staff development
Video JAN 13, 2020

Jamie Knott

Jamie Knott opens up on the lessons that inspire his management style today
Video APR 17, 2019

Hog's Australia's Steakhouse

Hear from Corporate Executive Chef John Alexander and Franchise Owner Wes Davis about what #FairKitchens means to them and their business
Video APR 17, 2019

Naama Tamir

Naama Tamir explains how she built a strong team that now feels like family
Video APR 17, 2019

Gilles Perrin

Gilles Perrin shares the impact of being "too tough" had on his team
Video APR 17, 2019

Michael Gulotta

Michael explains the importance of being a supportive business owner
Video APR 17, 2019

John Vitale

John shares how he created an atmosphere of creativity and openness