McCabe opens up about his unconventional path to becoming a chef, the lessons he’s learned from his mentors and the responsibility he feels in shaping the next generation of chefs. In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How Mark’s phobia of vomiting led him to cooking and hospitality
• The importance of saying ‘yes’ to unexpected opportunities, and how one email changed his career.
• The challenges of cooking under pressure on Great British Menu and learning to manage expectations.
• What it’s like working for Simon Rogan and leading the team at Henrock.
• The crucial role of mentors and how Mark supports younger chefs in their own journeys.
• How hospitality needs to evolve in terms of work culture, flexibility, and fair remuneration.
• The mindset behind thriving in high-stakes culinary competitions and pushing through self-doubt.

This episode is for anyone in the culinary world, who is passionate about thriving in high-pressure cooking, and anyone interested in the unpredictable, yet deeply rewarding, journey that is the life of a chef.

Chefs on the Pass is sponsored by Ramsden Recruitment, a specialist chef recruitment agency, providing bespoke recruitment services to the catering industry. The podcast Chefs on the Pass is available on your podcast app of choice.