Deep in the Weeds Food Podcast with Anthony Huckstep

Hosted ByAnthony Huckstep

The Deep in the Weeds podcast with Anthony Huckstep features conversations with chefs, food producers and the hospitality industry.

Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Hospitality is an industry that has been judged, critiqued and filtered by the food media – something Host Anthony Huckstep had been part of, but Deep in the Weeds removes the filter by creating an opportunity to change the conversation of food in Australia and globally with those colouring our culinary landscape.


All Episodes

Mattia Aloisio (Bar Adri, Melbourne) – From aperitivo hour to midnight spaghetti

What happens when northern Italian lineage, classic French precision, and pristine Australian seafood collide under one roof in St Kilda? From midnight spaghetti and mountain pepper sugo to late-night...

Kurt Zdesar (Chotto Matte, Bondi) – Bringing the world back home

From high-stakes openings like Nobu in London to pioneering world-renowned dining concepts like Ping Pong and Chotto Matte, today’s guest has helped shape the modern global restaurant landscape for...

Alessio Zullo (Fratelli Pulcinella) – From Parramatta to the world

From global recognition in Naples to feeding a loyal local crowd in Parramatta, Fratelli Pulcinella is redefining western Sydney’s dining scene. While his brother Simone brings home world-champion pizza...

Over a Glass: Jenny Dobson (Wine by Jenny Dobson) – A Life Shaped by Wine, Women, and the Land

Jenny Dobson shares her remarkable journey through the world of wine, from her early days in New Zealand to her influential work in Burgundy and Australia. Discover her insights...

Raj Shrestha (Denmark House) – Behind Denmark House’s authentic culinary revolution

What drives a chef to leave the high-stakes kitchens of Michelin-starred Copenhagen to redefine Nordic cuisine on the other side of the world? Behind every slice of rye bread...

Apivit Wattanavibool (Olivia by Fave) – Quitting fine dining to build a local

How does a fine-dining veteran with two decades across London, Shanghai, and Sydney walk away from white tablecloths to build a neighbourhood dining room from the ground up? Today...

Nick Parkhouse (Donovan’s) – Honoring Tradition While Building New Beginnings

Taking over an iconic restaurant demands a rare balance of honoring deep-rooted tradition while injecting fresh, forward-looking energy. Alongside Pip Parkhouse and Andrew Renfrey, Nick Parkhouse has beautifully safeguarded...

Fishtales: Paul Hyland (Crab Fisherman Moreton Bay) – One pot at a time

He fishes with the Brisbane skyline over his shoulder — and the city has no idea he’s there. Paul Hyland has worked Moreton Bay since 1989. Second-generation crabber, OceanWatch...

Alex Cadger (The Blonde Group) – How to build a unique catering company

From a solo home-kitchen operation to managing over a hundred staff across high-end catering, bespoke event venues, and daily luxury dining, today’s guest Alex Cadger (The Blonde Group) has...

Oliver Garrioch (Cote Basque and Orsus Dining) – Flicking the switch to find your voice

What opportunities do cooking comps deliver for young chefs, and how do they take advantage of triumph and a moment in the spotlight? With so many awards and competitions...