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The Chef JKP Podcast - Limited Series with Valrhona ! Olivier, Hadrien and Reif !

The Chef JKP Podcast - Limited Series with Valrhona ! Olivier, Hadrien and Reif !

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 Host James Knight-Paccheco takes listeners on a rich, multi-sensory journey into the world of fine chocolate in partnership with Valrhona and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The episode spotlights Le Fil Rouge, a one-of-a-kind event uniting over 250 chefs, artists, and visionaries from around the globe! This episode’s guest Olivier Morel, Chief Business Officer at Valrhona, shares insights on the fusion of community, creativity, and culture through the lens of chocolate. He offers reflections on his global chocolate journey and discusses how shifting cocoa markets are shaping the future of fine chocolate. Joining the conversation are celebrated chefs Reif Othman and Hadrien Villedieu, who speak about their culinary inspirations, memorable chocolate moments, and the artistry behind collaborating with Valrhona. From sourcing premium ingredients to curating unforgettable menus, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to chocolate as both craft and culture. 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Celebrating Fine Chocolate with Valrhona 02:15 Olivier’s Chocolate Journey 08:45 Global Chocolate Trends & Challenges 22:02 The Art of Chocolate & Culinary Fusion 28:40 Personal Chocolate Memories 29:10 Hadrian’s Culinary Creations 29:52 Curating the Menu 31:02 Raf’s Chocolate Philosophy 31:37 Collaborating with Valrhona 34:44 Chefs’ Tips for Collaboration 36:55 Conversations Beyond the Kitchen 38:15 Using Chocolate in Cooking 39:42 Describing Themselves as Desserts 40:18 Quick Fire Questions 41:39 Conclusion and Farewell Follow the featured guests on socials: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/olivier-morel-58689313 https://www.instagram.com/reifo.kee https://www.instagram.com/hadrienvilledieu/ A huge thank you to our partners Valrhona for making this special series possible! www.valrhona.com Please leave us a review on any podcast platform - it’s the best way to support the show! Food is Memories ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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