Ep 78. Paule-Odile Beke - From Abidjan to London

Chapters 00:38 – Childhood in Ivory Coast and street food memories 03:14 – Turning passion into a chef’s career 04:55 – Defining Afro-fusion cuisine 06:55 – Life between Paris and London 11:33 – MasterChef experience and lessons learned 17:19 – Impact of the show on career and clients 19:19 – Advice for young chefs: resilience, teamwork, and passion 26:38 – Reflections on Gordon Ramsay’s style 30:25 – Founding Douceurs d’Ivoire and catering work 32:55 – Tea, koutoukou liqueur, and new product ventures 36:55 – The origin of jollof rice debate You can learn more about Paule on her Instagram page . The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.

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Ep 78. Paule-Odile Beke - From Abidjan to London is an episode from Eat Well Travel Better: The Business of Food Travel by World Food Travel Association.

This episode is 00:39:06 long.

This episode was published on Aug 21, 2025.

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