In this episode, Chef Noel talks with the owners of Earla's Restaurant and Jacko's Restaurant on their Journey into opening their Caribbean restaurants, to now participating in the famous Byblacks Restaurant Week. May 15-21, 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatscookingwithchefnoel/message ..read more

After numerous quickfire and elimination challenges, season 10 of Top Chef Canada came to an exciting conclusion in the Cayman Islands. It all came down to Trevane ‘Tre’ Sanderson from Toronto, ON.  In this episode Chef, Noel is Joined by Chef Tre who took home the title of the first Black Chef ever to win Top Chef Canada.  Chef Tre shares his early inspiration for entering the culinary world, and how and why he entered Top Chef Canada. He also dishes on his Jamaican roots and his love for Caribbean Cuisine. "I want to change how not only Caribbean cuisine is viewed, but also th ..read more

Welcome to episode 50 of What's Cooking with Chef Noel. In this week's Episode chef Noel is joined by Top Chef Erica Karbelnik to share all the deets from her recent trip to Spain for the sixth World Tapas Competition against 15 of the world's best chefs in Valladolid Held on Nov 9th. Chef Erica created a " Winter Solstice" tapa inspired by the nostalgic Tim Horton's Timbit. Chef Erica also dishes on what it's like being a new mom, her favourite kitchen tool, what skills you need to enter a competition, and so much more. About Chef Erica Chef Erica Karbelnik began cooking at a young age with h ..read more

Like the succulent Starapple fruit that ripens to a green or purple hue, the Jamaican food landscape is compelling and multi-faceted. The island’s cuisine ranges from quick street food (beef patty) to the complex mix of flavors and methodology (jerk) that has captured the hearts and taste buds of foodies globally. Just as reggae music, white sand beaches and Jerk are synonymous with the best Jamaica offers, Starapples Restaurant offers another opportunity for world citizens to immerse themselves in Jamaica’s tantalizing taste and warm hospitality!  https://www.starapplesrestaura ..read more

The food scene just got sizzling than ever. With two Toronto Black-owned businesses, Boukan and Edible Bliss 11 merging together, they will be bringing a one-of-a-kind culinary fare to the forefront. It is about to ring in aesthetic taste of Haitian-Caribbean fusion cuisine. Now located at 774 Danforth Avenue, the restaurant seats more than 85 people inside and on their outdoor patio. After moving from their former 12-seat Upper Beaches location to a larger space in the Danforth area, Boukan is set to adapt equal portions of history, resilience, and tradition in partnership ..read more

In this episode, chef Noel is joined by one of Toronto's top chefs Joe Friday to share his culinary journey and to talk more about The chef Collective battle culinary competition. Chef Joe also gave us some tips on how to make the perfect burger and how to own your kitchen confidence when entering a culinary competition.  About Chef Joe Chef Joe Friday is an acclaimed chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur, currently based in Toronto. Born in North Carolina, raised in Japan, and trained in French Cuisine, Chef Joe graduated top of the class in Restaurant Management from The Culinary Institut ..read more

In this episode listen as chef Noel chats up a storm with Sweet and Nice Ice cream's Director of Production Management on her culinary journey, her role with Sweet and Nice, the dish she loves now, and what she would make on the perfect date. This episode was definitely witty and real.  What's on Elles Plate? Well, it depends on what passion she's pursuing! Elle is a Food and Beverage consultant and Hospitality Expert working with Neale's Sweet N Nice (a Premium Caribbean Ice Cream company in Canada) as the Senior Director of Product Management & Innovation. After graduating from the ..read more

Are you a vegan or into plant-based diets? This is the show for you!!! This week chef Noel is joined by Toronto-based Chef and Author Charlene Forde to talk about Caribbean Vegan cuisine. Charlene is the Author of " Hold on let me veganize This" A  cookbook that veganize popular Caribbean dishes. Charlene also shares the journey on her cookbook, family story and more. You don't want to miss this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatscookingwithchefnoel/message ..read more

In this episode Chef, Noel is joined by Private Chef and TV Personality Chef Devan Rajkumar for a chef chat. If you are still searching for what you want to do or should be doing this is the show for you. In this up close and personal interview, Chef Dev shares his culinary journey, personal struggles and triumph. About Chef Dev Driven by his desire and ambition to be the best in the business, Guyanese, Canadian Chef Devan Rajkumar (aka Chef Dev) has no boundaries regarding culinary exploration. Chef Devan Rajkumar is on a mission to create food worth sharing that modernizes the craft, tradit ..read more

If you are a pasta lover or an entrepreneur this episode is for you. In this episode chef, Noel chats up a storm with Onel the owner of Nella's Food. Listen as Onel shares how he got started and building an award-winning brand ABOUT An unexpected culinary experience! The flavour profile of the sweet potato is not overwhelming, but almost delicate on the palate. Nella's Tendaronis can be enjoyed as a main or incorporated into a salad, hot or cold.  If you happen to be in the pasta aisle of your favourite retail supermarket islandwide, you must take home a pack of Nella's Sweet Potato Tenda ..read more