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

Fishtales: Bruce ‘Wildcard” Davey (FV Wildcard) – fiercely proud

The regal looking, fast-swimming Spanish mackerel, is one of the fish at the top of the food chain, its sleek, powerful torso has the look of a fighter jet,...

Emrys Jones (The Porter House Hotel) – Hooked on Australia

After working his way through Michelin star restaurants in England and France Emrys Jones (Porter House Hotel) had a hankering for travel. After scouring potential moves he landed a job...

Sav Sexton (Good Gilbert, Adelaide) – Keeping it local

Growing up in the Sunshine State, Sav Sexton was introduced to an array of fantastic local produce and native ingredients while cooking in a family friends’ Thai restaurant. Sav...

The Producers: John Gunn (Cooroibah Greens) – Change of the better

After making a great connection with a local hydroponic farmer, former sparky John Gunn fostered a real interest in this intensive kind of farming. When the opportunity came to...

Pieter Buijsse (Pt. Leo Estate) – All roads to Melbourne

At the age of 12 Pieter Buijsse (Pt Leo Estate) stumbled onto a job washing dishes in a two Michelin star restaurant in Holland. He just wanted new football...

The Crackling: Thi Le (Anchovy, Jeow, Ca Com Banh Mi) – In your DNA

Success rarely comes without hard work, sacrifice and setting goals and sticking to your guns. That striving to succeed, to be a better version of yourself, and create amazing...

Fishtales: Gus Dannoun (Sydney Fish Market) – for the love of seafood

The Sydney Fishmarket is one of the most iconic fish markets in the world and is now the biggest in the southern hemisphere handling around 15,000 tonnes of seafood...

Over a Glass: Samantha Payne (Wine Communicator) – talking shop

Samantha Payne is a Wine Consultant, Communicator and Sommelier. Sam has paved an extensive career for herself in journalism. Today she is Drinks Writer for Gourmet Traveller and has...

Adam Wolfers (Gerard’s Bistro) – The lion heart

Last time we caught up with Adam Wolfers we explored his glorious culinary ancestry, and the new adventures at Gerard’s Bistro and Gerard’s Bar. Since then, he’s had some...

Simon Palmer (E’cco Bistro, Brisbane) – Building their future

Unsure of what he wanted to do for a career, Simon Palmer (E’cco Bistro, Brisbane) stumbled into hospitality in the regional city of Newcastle as a means to make...