What’s it like to cook for one of the most iconic wineries in Napa Valley—for over 15 years? In this episode, host Tony Piombo sits down with Chef Jeff Mosher, former executive chef at Robert Mondavi Winery, to talk about life behind the line at a wine country institution and why he made the leap into launching his own private chef business.

Jeff shares:

• What it was like crafting food experiences for guests at a world-renowned winery

• How he managed large-scale dinners, garden-to-table programs, and global events (with a cooler of secret ingredients)

• His favorite wood-fired dishes and how R&D in the kitchen keeps things fresh

• Why personal chef work offers the freedom and creative spark he craved

If you geek out over food, wine, travel, or the business of it all, you’ll love this one.

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​​Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Chef Founder Podcast
00:04 Jeff Mosher's Culinary Journey
00:17 Tasting Jeff's Delicious Creations
01:48 Life as Head Chef at Mondavi Winery
06:32 Challenges and Unique Experiences at Mondavi
08:49 Traveling the World as a Chef
24:54 Transition to Private Chef Business
28:22 Navigating Corporate Culture
29:03 Renovation and Relocation
30:46 Transition to Personal Chef
32:25 Defining the Personal Chef Business
35:02 Client Acquisition Strategies
38:44 Wood-Fired Oven Experiences
44:45 Future Cooking Classes
50:52 Conclusion and Farewell

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Chef Tim joins us to talk about his background with wood fired cooking, along with information for his upcoming live stream cooking class.

Robert Sulatycky joins us to talk about the Corona Virus and how it is affecting the food industry, along with how you can be safe when it comes to food. Robert has a long history with the Bocuse d'Or. Representing Canada in 1999, he placed fourth and was awarded the "Prix Viande" or best meat prize. He was instrumental as coach for Team USA in 2015 taking silver and 2017 taking the gold. He has been appointed head coach for Team USA for the 2019 Bocuse d’Or.

Dario is a winemaker and certified VPN and APN pizzaiolo. Originally from Italy, Dario is one of the owners of Ca' Momi Osteria, a wood fired pizza restaurant located in Napa, California.

Itamar Abramovitch is a Culinary Institute of America graduate and part-owner of Blossom Catering company located in Napa and has been cooking in our oven for over 5 years.

Robert Sulatycky has a long history with the Bocuse d'Or. Representing Canada in 1999, he placed fourth and was awarded the "Prix Viande" or best meat prize. He was instrumental as coach for Team USA in 2015 taking silver and 2017 taking the gold. He has been appointed head coach for Team USA for the 2019 Bocuse d’Or.

Tyler Rodde is the owner and head chef at Oenotri, a southern Italian restaurant in Napa California that features 20 different types of house-made salumi, a large wood fired oven and a variety of produce sourced from their own farm.