Chef Louisa Ellis: How To Become A Successful Chef On Your Own Terms

Breaking Bread Birmingham

Welcome to Breaking Bread, where we dive into the inspiring culinary journey of Louisa. From her beginnings in Michelin star kitchens to her time on MasterChef and Great British Menu, Louisa's story is one of passion, resilience, and innovation in the world of gastronomy. In this episode, Louisa discusses the challenges she faced, including mental health struggles, and how she transitioned to becoming a successful private chef. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication required in the culinary arts, the impact of TV fame, and the inspiring message of following your dreams.

00:00 Introduction to Destination 105

00:33 Navigating the City and Traffic Woes

01:29 Early Life and Culinary Beginnings

02:14 First Culinary Experiences and Inspirations

04:40 Transition to Professional Kitchens

14:13 MasterChef Journey and Challenges

31:36 Mental Health and Career Decisions

37:20 Starting a Private Dining Business

46:33 Dinner Party Dilemma

47:12 Police Escort to the Rescue

49:34 The Importance of Private Chefing

52:20 Navigating Social Media as a Chef

58:05 The Great British Menu Experience

01:17:14 Final Thoughts and Fun Questions

Chef Louis Ellis Socials

Website- https://www.cheflouisaellis.com/

Insta- https://www.instagram.com/cheflouisaellis/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cheflouisaellis/

X- https://x.com/cheflouisaellis

Sponsors

Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Us

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk