Join us as we delve into the culinary journey of Chef Filip Turczyn, a skilled private chef and the owner of Flip Flop Foods. He shares insights into his transition from a cook to a private chef, drawing comparisons between restaurant work and private services. Chef Filip champions sustainable farming practices and the art of storytelling in cuisine, emphasizing the importance of top-quality ingredients and the creation of healthy, seasonal dishes.  Our conversation also touches upon the impact of the pandemic and Chef Filip's fervent dedication to foraging and the rich traditions of Slavic cuisine, all of which contribute to his continuous pursuit of culinary innovation.  Explore with us as we uncover Chef Filip's expertise and unwavering dedication to promoting sustainable cooking practices and the diverse flavors of Eastern European cuisine. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-private-cheffing-seasonal-cooking/id1648363134?i=1000650514441 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xEHRIDIm5ySWepgMsvkSD Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqgbzOIQLHc Let's Connect! LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/ Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshennche Connect with Chef Filip Turczyn LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-turczyn/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/flipflopfoods/?hl=en Time Stamps 00:01:37 - Balancing Family Life as a Traveling Chef 00:02:46 - Industry Shifts and Accommodating Family in Private Chef Roles 00:03:23 - Impact of the Pandemic on the Chef Industry 00:05:25 - The Art of Saying "No" and Setting Boundaries with Clients 00:11:27 - Comparing Private Chef and Restaurant Work 00:16:06 - The Importance of Mood in the Kitchen 00:18:27 - The Significance of Quality Ingredients and Soil Health 00:24:35 - The Farmer's Role in Quality Food Production 00:27:34 - Chef Philippe's Approach to Seasonal and Local Ingredients 00:30:47 - The Challenge of Choosing Healthy Food Options 00:33:10 - The Value of Storytelling in Culinary Experiences 00:34:09 - The Role of the Chef in Supporting Sustainable Agriculture 00:37:25 - The Evolution of Chef Skills and Seasonal Cooking 00:38:12 - Foraging as a Unique Skill in Private Chef Services 00:43:54 - Pushing Culinary Boundaries with Eastern European Cuisine Quote "It is very sad that cooking and eating healthy food these days have become a luxury." "You can pick your clients, which is a beautiful thing that you don't have the comfort of doing when you're working in a restaurant or a hotel." "It's almost like the love is right there on the plate." "Hotels teach you how to push yourself to the limit." "Being a private chef, so much of it is storytelling. You know, it's like you want people to fall in love with the story as much as with the food because it's what will carry you through your career." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #chef #privateservice #easterneuropeancuisine #slaviccuisine #cooking #culinaryjourney #flipflopfoods #foraging #oundaries