Скачать или смотреть From Fine Dining to Private Chef: Why Jakub Walked Away from Restaurants

In this episode of Chef’s PSA Podcast, André Natera sits down with Jakub Czyszczon, former Executive Chef at Garrison in Austin, to discuss his journey from Michelin-caliber kitchens to launching his own private catering business.

Jakub shares the highs and lows of the transition, how to build a chef-driven catering brand, and what creativity, humility, and mindset mean in today’s culinary world. Whether you're an aspiring chef, burned out from fine dining, or dreaming of your own thing—this episode is loaded with insights, stories, and inspiration.

Key Takeaways
• Why Jakub left Michelin-level kitchens to go private
• How to start a catering business with chef credibility
• Balancing creativity with client expectations
• Lessons in humility and self-awareness in the kitchen
• Advice for chefs building a brand beyond restaurants

What’s it like being a private chef?
How do you start a catering company as a chef?
Why do chefs leave Michelin restaurants?
What’s the difference between restaurant work and private clients?
How can chefs stay creative while running a business?

00:00 - Introduction to Chef's PSA Podcast
01:57 - The Mentor BKB Young Chef Competition
06:14 - The Decision to Leave Garrison
18:04 - The World of Private Chefing
33:32 - Menu Design and Creative Process
41:51 - Retirement and Mentorship
57:39 - Starting a Catering Business

→ Follow Jakub on Instagram:   / jakubczyszczon  

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more behind-the-scenes insights from the culinary world!

→ Want more no-BS kitchen leadership tips?
Subscribe to Chef’s PSA on YouTube, Substack, and Spotify.
Shop the merch. Read the books. Join the movement.
https://chefspsa.com

Subscribe to my Substack!
⁠https://chefspsa.substack.com/⁠

Visit Chef’s PSA for Books, Free eBooks, and More!
⁠https://chefspsa.com/⁠

Shop Chef’s PSA Merch!
⁠https://shop.chefspsa.com/⁠

#ChefLife
#PrivateChef
#MichelinChef
#ChefPodcast
#CateringBusiness
#CreativeChefs
#ChefsPSA