Going from Restaurants to Private Catering with Jakub Czysczcon| Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 108

Dive into the culinary world with host Andra Natera on the Chef's PSA Podcast as he interviews esteemed chef Jacob Czysczcon. Explore Jacob's impressive career from top restaurants like Senia and Sepia to his role as Executive Chef at Garrison in Austin, Texas. Learn why Jacob transitioned to private catering, and gain invaluable insights into starting a catering business, passion in the industry, and the need for humility. This episode is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, expert advice, and light-hearted discussions, making it a must-watch for aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts. 00:00 Introduction to Chef's PSA Podcast 00:05 Meet Jacob Czysczcon: From CDP to Executive Chef 00:40 Inside Jokes and Fun Conversations 01:57 The Mentor BKB Young Chef Competition 03:53 Jacob's Rise at Garrison 06:14 The Decision to Leave Garrison 07:24 Rumors of Michelin Coming to Texas 18:04 The World of Private Chefing 33:32 Menu Design and Creative Process 34:40 Collecting Old French Cookbooks 37:59 Creative Process and Cookbook Inspiration 41:51 Retirement and Mentorship 44:58 Austin Food Scene 55:26 Recognizing Talent in Young Chefs 57:39 Starting a Catering Business 🔔 Stay Connected: Substack: chefspsa.substack.com TikTok: tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en Twitter: twitter.com/chefspsa Instagram: instagram.com/chefspsa Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550525924555 Website: chefspsa.com 👍 If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this! 🎧 Tune Into the Chef's PSA Podcast: • Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6wC5UCwv9VFIR37E5XkeVO 📘 GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES! 📘 Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills. Download on Gumroad: chefspsa.gumroad.com 📚 ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS 📚 Advance your culinary career with our must-read collection, including 'Culinary Leadership Fundamentals,' 'Bad Sous Good Chef,' and more. Each book is a step towards culinary excellence. • Chef’s PSA Books: chefspsa.com/books 👕 FRESH OFF THE PRESS: CHEF’S PSA MERCH! 👕 Upgrade your chef wardrobe with our stylish and professional merch. Perfect for the kitchen or the street! • Chef’s PSA Merch Store: shop.chefspsa.com 👨‍🍳 BE A PART OF OUR CULINARY JOURNEY 👨‍🍳 Adore the wisdom dished out on Chef's PSA? Support us to keep the culinary conversations and insights flowing. • Support the Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andre-natera/support