This episode is brought to you by FultonFishMarket.Com, the most trusted name in seafood.  Visit the official website, www.fultonfishmarket.com and explore their incredible selection of seafood and let your clients experience quality that has captivated palates for generations. Use code PRIVATECHEF at checkout to get 15% off your first order. I had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Alex Thomopoulos, a multi-talented professional who excels as a celebrity chef, stand-up comedian, and seasoned on-camera host. Notably, she has hosted her own cooking shows, including "Bites and Booze" and "Gluten Free," and has made recent appearances on Food Network's "Ultimate Summer Cook-off." Furthermore, she has taken on the role of the new host for "Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking Magazine" on PBS. Having Italian heritage and a childhood spent immersed in cooking show marathons laid the scrumptious groundwork for her love of culinary arts. Her remarkable transformation from a background in comedy and acting to the pursuit of her culinary aspirations is a captivating story worth hearing. Equally compelling are her invaluable insights into building unwavering brand loyalty and creating lasting impressions on clients, essential ingredients for thriving and excelling in the private culinary service sector. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrity-chef-comedian-and-culinary-host-alex/id1648363134?i=1000629183684 Spotify  - https://open.spotify.com/show/3soRc6nLGJJsOBb9WxVaiC Watch the Full Interview and subscribe to our Youtube Channel Youtube - https://youtu.be/ubZeMUK6PhA Connect with Chef Alex Thomopoulos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alextcooks/?hl=en Website - https://www.alextcooks.com/about-alex Twitter - https://twitter.com/alextcooks Time Stamps [00:02:06] First meal cooking experience [00:04:10] Cooking with live fire [00:10:25] Starting a career as a chef [00:12:23] Traveling and feasting with chefs [00:18:34] The state of flow [00:23:09] Opening a challenging restaurant [00:28:50] A time for change [00:30:38] Finding the right clients [00:36:40] Going above and beyond Quotes "I think it was that moment that I knew that food was always going to be a part of my journey, no matter where I went in the world." "I felt so lucky because I think a lot about the difference between working in a professional kitchen and then working in somebody's home is you really have to have a personality."   "But one thing that I really pride myself on and that I am incredibly proud of is my work ethic."   "The reward is the same feeling that you get when you serve somebody like an exquisite plate of food, something that you've poured your heart into." "And what I enjoyed so much about that experience was the appreciation I earned that night for the food we served."   "There's a difference between feeding people and forgetting to nourish yourself that comes with the territory of being a chef, especially a commercial chef." "Going above and beyond your job description and being helpful to the clients in other ways always leaves a good impression and makes them want to keep using your time and time again." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #celebritychef #cheflife #chefs #privateservice