Naughty Bites Podcast Season 2: Episode 5: Strong Award-Winning Sustainability Ethos and Making Food Provenance the New Normal with James Golding

Food is grown, raised, and caught, whether you're eating at home or in a restaurant. After that, they have been processed, to a lesser or greater extent, and transported. A supply chain is a path an ingredient takes from its natural place of origin to your plate, as well as the processing involved. James Golding joins me in this episode and we discuss food provenance, understanding this supply chain, and knowing what to look for. Where was this grown? Is this organic? Is this free range? Was this caught sustainably? How far has this travelled to reach me? People are becoming more interested in these questions and their answers

We discuss the importance of sourcing food locally, operating ethically, and maintaining transparency in supply chains. The desire for a clean conscience has replaced the desire to eat the unknown in our society. Moreover, I learn how James helps his customers trace their meals by showcasing the ingredients on the back of the menus, featuring small producers and local butchers who work sustainably.

We also discuss one of the key components of James's cooking, food provenance, which results in mouth-watering, seasonal dishes. Quality, a delicious taste, and culinary flare go hand in hand with fresh, and where possible, local produce. Those who are passionate about food want to be as close to their ingredients as possible, which is why their kitchen draws people from all over.