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

The Producers: Nicole Gilliver (Grandvewe Cheese, Tasmania) – For the love of cheese

Great cheese takes time, takes patience and takes a lot of care. For Nicole Gilliver (Grandvewe) it all starts with a great life for the sheep. Everything Nicole and...

Brendan Pratt (Vasse Felix, Margaret River) – The awakening

After cutting his teeth in some of the Uk’s best restaurants, The Fat Duck and The Ledbury, Brendan Pratt (Vasse Felix, WA) returned home to Western Australia eager to...

Andrew Hearne (Near River Produce) – Replenish the land (The Crackling, Season 5)

After decades as a horticulturist, Andrew Hearne (Near River Produce) had a yearning to get out to the country and grow nutrient rich, organic vegetables and help replenish the...

Stuart Richey (Scallop Fisherman, Richey Fishing Co, Tasmania) – at the forefront of innovation (Fishtales – a Seafood Podcast with John Susman)

There are Captains who lead and Leaders who are also Captains. Stuart Richey is a leader who has been at the forefront of innovation in the Tasmanian seafood industry....

Quick Bite: Zoe Birch (Greasy Zoe’s) – Yearning to cook again

Last time we caught up with Zoe Birch (Greasy Zoe’s) she’d reduced her restaurant to a 6-seat experience and made real connections with local producers. The very next day...

The Luminaries: Nick Hildebrandt (Bentley Group) – Don’t be afraid

In 2006 Nick Hildebrandt and chef Brent Savage opened Bentley Restaurant + Bar in a former pub in Surry Hills and began the new wave of dining in Sydney....

Quick Bite: David Mackintosh (IDES, Pope Joan, Lee Ho Fook, SPQR) – What will the future hold?

The last time we caught up with David Mackintosh (IDES, Pope Joan, Lee Ho Fook, SPQR) he was in the throes of one of Melbourne’s lockdowns and looking to...

Mario Percuoco (Il Pontile, Sydney) – Like father, like son

After growing up in a family with a rich history in the hospitality sector fourth generation chef and restaurateur Mario Percuoco felt it would be a dishonour to his...

Bianca Johnston (Igni, Geelong) – Produce to plate

After completing her apprenticeship at a modern European restaurant in Hobart Bianca Johnston (Igni, Geelong) scored a gig at renowned gastro pub Tom McHugos which quickly began to shape...

Shanteh Wale (Quay Restaurant) – A different view

Last time we caught up with Shanteh Wale (Quay), she was leading the huge team of sommeliers out of a lockdown and back to normal operations, then the Sydney...