
Show Notes
Before he became one of the internet's best-known fish experts, Andrej was stuck in a corporate career that left him miserable. In this episode of the Good Food Podcast, he shares the remarkable journey that took him from spreadsheets to Le Cordon Bleu, opening his own oyster bar, becoming one of the world's few certified fish sommeliers, and embarking on a mission to cook every fish species on Earth. Along the way, Sam and Andrej discuss why the UK has such a strange relationship with seafood, why his GP told him to eat less fish, and the unforgettable meal that first sparked his lifelong obsession with the sea. Expect plenty of laughs, strong opinions on fish and chips, and a confession involving KFC that's almost as surprising as his love of chicken feet. Whether you're a seafood fanatic or someone who's only ever ordered cod and chips, this is a fascinating conversation about curiosity, craftsmanship, and finding the courage to completely change your life.
In this episode:
* How Andrej became a certified Fish Sommelier
* Why he left the corporate world for food
* The mission to cook every fish species * What makes great fish and chips
* The surprising truth about the UK's seafood culture * Chicken feet, KFC and quick-fire confessions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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