The Chef JKP Podcast - Limited Series with Valrhona ! Olivier, Hadrien and Reif !

Host James Knight-Paccheco takes listeners on a rich, multi-sensory journey into the world of fine chocolate in partnership with Valrhona and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

The episode spotlights Le Fil Rouge, a one-of-a-kind event uniting over 250 chefs, artists, and visionaries from around the globe!

This episode’s guest Olivier Morel, Chief Business Officer at Valrhona, shares insights on the fusion of community, creativity, and culture through the lens of chocolate. He offers reflections on his global chocolate journey and discusses how shifting cocoa markets are shaping the future of fine chocolate.

Joining the conversation are celebrated chefs Reif Othman and Hadrien Villedieu, who speak about their culinary inspirations, memorable chocolate moments, and the artistry behind collaborating with Valrhona.

From sourcing premium ingredients to curating unforgettable menus, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to chocolate as both craft and culture.

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Celebrating Fine Chocolate with Valrhona

02:15 Olivier’s Chocolate Journey

08:45 Global Chocolate Trends & Challenges

22:02 The Art of Chocolate & Culinary Fusion

28:40 Personal Chocolate Memories

29:10 Hadrian’s Culinary Creations

29:52 Curating the Menu

31:02 Raf’s Chocolate Philosophy

31:37 Collaborating with Valrhona

34:44 Chefs’ Tips for Collaboration

36:55 Conversations Beyond the Kitchen

38:15 Using Chocolate in Cooking

39:42 Describing Themselves as Desserts

40:18 Quick Fire Questions

41:39 Conclusion and Farewell

Follow the featured guests on socials:

https://fr.linkedin.com/in/olivier-morel-58689313 

https://www.instagram.com/reifo.kee 

https://www.instagram.com/hadrienvilledieu/ 

A huge thank you to our partners Valrhona for making this special series possible!

www.valrhona.com

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