Ep 3 Meet Your Host: Donna O'Driscoll, Chop Chop & Roots Kitchen

Welcome to Episode 3 of Chop Chop. Today, I share my story from the influence of my grandparents to starting my own business Roots Kitchen and everything in between.

In January, Roots Kitchen celebrated 7 years in business. My mission with Roots Kitchen is to provide a little joy in everyone's work day through food. I love feeding people and it in a privilege to do this as a job.

Chop Chop started in 2023 as a way to share my recipes with people, to inspire people to find the joy in food in an accessible way and prove that salads are not boring!

In this episode we chat about:

The influence of my grandparents on my career

My first jobs

Leaving school at 17

My love for Jamie Oliver

My journey to become a chef

Why I started Roots Kitchen

The mission behind Chop Chop

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Chop Chop is a podcast that dives deep into the world of food, chatting with guests who are experts in their field from across the food industry in Ireland. Together, we will explore funny food stories, tackle culinary dilemmas and share mouthwatering recipes that will leave you craving for more. It will be a feast of knowledge, inspiration and of course, lots of fun!

This podcast is for anyone who loves food, whether you are a seasoned chef or passionate home cook. Please grab a seat at our virtual table and let's chop chop! Together, we will uncover the secrets behind your favourite dishes, discover new flavours and inspire you to get creative in the kitchen.

Please subscribe to join me on this delicious journey and stay tuned for more episode released fortnightly.

I would also really appreciate it if you liked, reviewed and shared this podcast with someone who also loves food!

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Chop Chop is hosted by Donna O’Driscoll, a dynamic entrepreneur and culinary enthusiast, has been in the hospitality industry for over 23 years. Born with a passion for creating delightful culinary experiences, Donna earned her degree in culinary arts, specialising in pastry. After working in many kitchens and gaining invaluable experience, Donna took the plunge into entrepreneurship establishing Roots Kitchen back in 2017. Roots Kitchen is a corporate catering company that has since become a staple in the industry. With a commitment to excellence and a keen understanding of the power of good food, Donna has carved a niche for Roots Kitchen in the corporate catering landscape.

In 2023, Donna established Chop Chop to share her love for fresh salads and features easy-to-follow recipes. Through Chop Chop, Donna shares her culinary insights, inspiring individuals to bring a touch of gourmet magic into their own kitchens. Chop Chop the Podcast is an extension of this love. The Podcast will feature a range of guests sharing the culinary journeys and shared love of food through tips, tricks and stories.

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Find Donna:

Website: chop-chop.ie/

Instagram: @chopchop_ie

Roots Kitchen Website: chop-chop.ie/

Roots Kitchen Instagram: @chopchop_ie

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This podcast is sponsored by Roots Kitchen

Roots Kitchen is a boutique catering company in Cork City, Ireland that has a passion for sourcing local ingredients, providing a unique service as the menu is tailored to the customer and we always come up with fresh new ideas to keep it exciting. We know how to bring out the best ﬂavour in what we cook and believe simplicity is key to always delivering delicious food to you.

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Podcast Music:

Abstract Lo-Fi | Aesthetic by Alex-Productions

https://youtu.be/a9n4fTK52aQ

Music promoted by http://onsound.eu/

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This podcast is produced by @themondaymethod_

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