In the second of our three chats this week (The main course), I was lucky enough to get some time with the absolutely awe inspiring and industry icon that is Raymond Blanc, Chef Patron at Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons, founder of Brasserie Blanc, author of several books and of course, TV personality extraordinaire. The chat is laden with gold including:- Inclusive luxuryThe many strings to Raymond's BowFamily & ValuesHumble beginningsAn early understanding of foodLe Manoir and future evolutionThe Hospitality OpportunityReinventionThe changing face of luxuryGrowing up with foodTrying out as a nurseFalling for restaurantsStarting at entry levelLaying some serious foundationsBeing exiled to UKThe food scene in the 70’sThe big opportunityThe lack of an early mentorLearning the scienceProfessor KurtiMolecular GastronomyRegenerative farmingFinding Le ManoirTeam Time spent in Raymond's company is time well spent indeed, his energy is incredible and his passion for hospitality is unrelenting and incredibly infectious. I was lucky enough to get some time with him off microphone too and if there is a greater role model for our industry, then I've yet to find them. Moreover, Raymond's story does not disappoint with so many lessons throughout and more than just a pinch of fun. Enjoy! This week’s episode is brought to you in partnership with Zero Procure who are here to make procurement simple, offering great value and quality for products and services, all for zero cost. Just click on this link www.zeroprocure.com/podcast to help support both this podcast and your business. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy