The Everything Food Podcast
Hosted by Personal Chef
A personal chef interviews fellow food professionals about the unfiltered realities and backend mechanics of the culinary industry.
This is a 'back of the house' podcast about the business and labor of food. Host Anthony Jordan, a working chef himself, talks shop with peers about their origin stories, operational hurdles, and business philosophies. It skips glossy recipes to focus on the unfiltered truths of running a food truck, launching a product, or surviving in a competitive local food scene.
“Unlike many food podcasts that focus on recipes or restaurant reviews, this show centers the stories of the workers and entrepreneurs themselves. The host's own industry experience creates a peer-to-peer dynamic, leading to more candid conversations about money, failure, and the daily grind.”
Who hosts this show
Hosted by Cincinnati-based Personal Chef Anthony Jordan, The Everything Food Podcast goes behind the polished surface of the food world. Through unedited conversations with chefs, food truck operators, and industry disruptors, the show explores the real stories and business challenges of making a living in food. Anthony Jordan is the owner of Invito Personal Chef, a service specializing in lifestyle-specific meal prep, and has over 30 years of experience in the culinary industry.
Credentials & credits
- Owner, Invito Personal Chef
- Certified Personal Chef, Cincinnati State
- Associates in Individual Studies/Culinary Entrepreneurship, Hocking College
- Certified Safety and Sanitation Proctor, State of Ohio & ServSafe
- Certified Fundamental Cook Proctor, American Culinary Federation
- Executive Director, Invito Kitchen
Other ventures
- Invito Kitchen (culinary programs & consulting)
- Gnaw & Chew (dog food line)
- Contributor, Faith & Fitness Magazine
- Instructor, BLOC Teaching Kitchen
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Healing Through Food is Khonisa X's JourneyJun 16, 2026 · 16 min
- 02Is the Pizza Cone the Future of Food Trucks? (with Chef Catt)Jun 9, 2026 · 14 min
- 03Chef Dream and Chef Jordans Journeys and Deep‑Dive into food culture.May 26, 2026 · 14 min
- 04From Kitchen to Business with Chef Catrina "Beena" MillsMay 5, 2026 · 19 min
- 05Food, Care, and Accountability: Chef Brandon Watkins of Healthcare Services Group.Apr 21, 2026 · 21 min
- 06
- 07
- 08Sunshine's Treats and Eat: Ginger Mae BrownMar 10, 2026 · 21 min
Notable episodes
- 01From Kitchen to Business with Chef Catrina "Beena" Mills
Features a candid, critical take on the Cincinnati food scene from a veteran chef, arguing it's more stagnant than its reputation suggests.
- 02Is the Pizza Cone the Future of Food Trucks? (with Chef Catt)
A deep dive into the unique business model and operational realities of running a food truck with a highly novel concept (pizza cones).
- 03Chef Dream and Chef Jordans Journeys and Deep‑Dive into food culture.
Reveals the host's role as a mentor to other chefs and provides a glimpse into his own business ventures, including his 'Gnaw & Chew' dog food line.
What you'll be asked on this show
Anthony Jordan's interview style is encouraging and collaborative, often built on a pre-existing professional relationship with his guests. He opens by asking for a broad origin story, allowing the guest to guide the initial narrative. He actively listens and builds on their answers, frequently sharing his own parallel experiences with food trucks or personal cheffing to build a peer-to-peer rapport. Rather than aggressive pushback, he probes deeper by asking for expert opinions on industry trends (like the state of the local food scene) or the practical realities behind their success. He consistently closes by asking guests about their future projects and where the audience can find them.
The podcast is structured as a one-on-one interview, recorded on video with a relaxed, conversational feel. Host Anthony Jordan often shares his own related experiences, creating a strong rapport. Episodes begin with a detailed introduction of the guest and conclude with his sign-off, "Stay curious, stay hungry, and keep questioning everything food."
Questions Personal Chef keeps coming back to
13 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Personal Chef reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Tell us who you are, how you got started, and what made you passionate about cooking.”
This is his standard opening question to establish the guest's origin story and entry into the food world.
process
2- Q.01
“How did you transition from a home cook to a professional in the industry?”
He asks this to understand the specific turning point where passion became a career.
- Q.02
“What's a behind-the-scenes reality of your work that people don't get to see?”
This question aims to uncover the unglamorous, 'unfiltered' work behind the final product.
industry
1- Q.01
“What are the biggest challenges in your specific part of the food industry?”
He uses this to compare different business models, like food trucks versus brick-and-mortar restaurants.
controversy
1- Q.01
“What's your honest take on the local Cincinnati food scene?”
Aimed at local experts, this question often elicits a candid, sometimes controversial, critique.
craft
2- Q.01
“Tell me about one of your signature dishes or products.”
This allows guests to showcase their craft and what makes their culinary point-of-view unique.
- Q.02
“How do you balance innovation with honoring tradition in your food?”
He asks this to explore the creative tensions that chefs and food creators navigate.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What does your core food philosophy, like 'eat to live', mean to you personally?”
This question moves beyond business to the guest's personal mission and values.
personal
2- Q.01
“How do you manage wearing all the different hats of being a chef and business owner?”
This question addresses the work-life balance and management struggles common in the industry.
- Q.02
“What's a career win that you're particularly proud of?”
He asks this to highlight a guest's personal milestones and moments of success.
advice
1- Q.01
“What's the main message you want people to take away from your work?”
This question focuses on the guest's impact and the 'why' behind their brand or cooking.
future
2- Q.01
“What's next for you? Do you have any new projects or events coming up?”
This is his go-to transition towards the end of the conversation to discuss the future.
- Q.02
“Where can people find you and connect with your work?”
This is his standard closing question to provide actionable links for the audience.
Signature segments
- · Tagline: 'The Good, the Bad, and the Unfiltered of All Things Food'
- · Host sharing his own industry experiences
- · Focus on the business and labor of food
- · Closing: 'Stay curious, stay hungry, and keep questioning everything food.'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books chefs, food entrepreneurs, and content creators, often from the Cincinnati and greater Midwest area. Guests range from food truck owners and personal chefs to culinologists and social media creators, all sharing their professional journeys.
- Khonisa X Andersonon Healing Through Food is Khonisa X's Journey
- Chef Catton Is the Pizza Cone the Future of Food Trucks? (with Chef Catt)
- Chef Dream (Salim Abdur-Rahim)on Chef Dream and Chef Jordans Journeys and Deep‑Dive into food culture.
- Chef Catrina "Beena" Millson From Kitchen to Business with Chef Catrina "Beena" Mills
- Chef Brandon Watkinson Food, Care, and Accountability: Chef Brandon Watkins of Healthcare Services Group.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The audience consists of food industry professionals and highly-engaged foodies. Ideal sponsors would be culinary schools, professional kitchen equipment suppliers, restaurant POS systems, food purveyors (like Sysco, mentioned on the show), and business service providers for small businesses.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Personal Chef
People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host is Anthony Jordan, a professional personal chef based in Cincinnati.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's an interview show where host Anthony Jordan has one-on-one conversations with professionals from various parts of the food industry.
- Is The Everything Food Podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released on a weekly basis.
- How can I pitch a guest for the show?
- The show's description provides an email for booking and inquiries: [email — gated].
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available in video format on the YouTube channel 'The Everything Food Podcast'.
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- [01]Personal Chef Anthony Jordan | Day Shiftdayshift.com
- [02]Invito Personal Chef - The Voice of Black Cincinnatithevoiceofblackcincinnati.com
- [03]The Everything Food Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [04]Invito Personal Chef - Official Websiteinvitopersonalchef.com
- [05]Conversations with Anthony Jordan – Voyage Ohio Magazinevoyageohio.com
- [06]The 'Whey' To Higher Protein Recipes - Faith & Fitness Magazinefaithandfitness.net
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