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The Chef JKP Podcast

James Knight-Paccheco

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on hospitality careers, restaurant and food businesses, leadership, and the personal realities of the industry, featuring external chefs, founders, executives, recruiters, journalists, and event professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch hospitality executives, chefs, restaurant founders, food entrepreneurs, talent and events leaders, and specialist food-media experts; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established industry professionals but generally not global celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 193

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 756 subscribers

Instagram: 6.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

james@chefjkp.com

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Host

James Knight-Paccheco - Chef and hospitality professional who hosts conversations about the experiences, challenges, and career lessons of people working across the food and hospitality industries.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established chefs, hospitality executives, restaurant founders, food entrepreneurs, recruiters, event and talent-management leaders, and specialist food-media professionals with substantial experience in the food and hospitality sector.
Required Achievements:  
Executive or head-chef roles at prominent restaurants or hospitality groups, Founded or co-founded a food, restaurant, recruitment, events, or talent-management business, Built a notable career in hospitality media or journalism, Led teams, businesses, or major hospitality and events operations

Recent Guest Discussions

Florian van Dillen - Professional Kitchens, Restaurant Ownership, Selling A Restaurant, Hospitality Leadership, And The Middle East Dining Scene

Rick Gonzalez - Michelin-starred Kitchens, International Culinary Careers, Hospitality Standards, Mentorship, And Leadership

Arva Ahmed - Food Entrepreneurship, Dubai’s Food Culture, Food Tourism, Media Exposure, And Creating Food Content

Greg Wright - Food-industry Recruitment, Entrepreneurship, Executive Search, Hiring, Business Resilience, And Artificial Intelligence In Recruitment

Karin Drane - Events, Talent Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, High-performing Teams, And The UAE Events Industry

Recent Topics

Hospitality, Restaurants, Culinary, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Chef JKP Podcast
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How He Made A Food Video That Got 100 Million Views | Mr. Taster

October 22, 2026

Send us Fan MailA photo of a baby octopus got 400 likes. That's how Mr. Taster's journey into food blogging began.International food blogger and entrepreneur Mr. Taster joins Chef JKP to share how he went from computer engineering and running a marketing business to travelling the world and creating food videos watched by millions.He shares how he built his personal brand, collaborated with Gordon Ramsay, Salt Bae and Mark Wiens, and even prepared traditional Iranian Dizi for Sheikh...

How She Built A Business From Scratch And Sold It 15 Years Later | Kelly Lundberg

October 15, 2026

Send us Fan Mail🏆 THE CHEF JKP PODCAST IS A SIGNAL AWARDS FINALIST!The Chef JKP Podcast has been nominated for the Signal Listener’s Choice Award in Food & Drink.If you’ve enjoyed the conversations we’ve shared, we’d really appreciate your vote.Vote for the Chef JKP Podcast before 15 October.From leaving Scotland at 18 to becoming one of Dubai’s early personal styling entrepreneurs, Kelly Lundberg has built a career around taking chances, reinventing herself and understanding the power of...

What Does It Take To Build Something That’s Never Been Done Before? | Chad McGehee

October 08, 2026

Send us Fan Mail🏆 THE CHEF JKP PODCAST IS A SIGNAL AWARDS FINALIST!The Chef JKP Podcast has been nominated for the Signal Listener’s Choice Award in Food & Drink.If you’ve enjoyed the conversations we’ve shared, we’d really appreciate your vote.Vote for the Chef JKP Podcast before 15 October: https://bit.ly/3U1i020From investigating fraud at IBM to building the Middle East’s first licensed craft brewery, Chad McGehee’s career has taken a few unexpected turns.Chad McGehee, founder of Side ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Chef JKP Podcast?

The Chef JKP Podcast is hosted by James Knight-Paccheco. Its publicly listed email is james@chefjkp.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Chef JKP Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Chef JKP Podcast: james@chefjkp.com.

How many listeners does The Chef JKP Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Chef JKP Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Chef JKP Podcast?

The Chef JKP Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established chefs, hospitality executives, restaurant founders, food entrepreneurs, recruiters, event and talent-management leaders, and specialist food-media professionals with substantial experience in the food and hospitality sector. Common among recent guests: Executive or head-chef roles at prominent restaurants or hospitality groups; Founded or co-founded a food, restaurant, recruitment, events, or talent-management business; Built a notable career in hospitality media or journalism. Recent guests include Florian van Dillen, Rick Gonzalez, and Arva Ahmed.

How hard is it to get booked on The Chef JKP Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Chef JKP Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Hospitality, Restaurants, Culinary, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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