Ian Oakes (Chef) - Northern star

Ian Oakes (Chef) - Northern star

Author: A Deep in the Weeds Production May 19, 2026 Duration: 29:58
How important is knowing where your food comes from? What impact does that have on recipe development, the final outcome, profitability and guest satisfaction? Ian Oakes takes us through his tree change to northern NSW, and how its changed his approach to cooking. https://www.instagram.com/ianoakes_chef/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES, NEWS, GIVEAWAYS AND BEHIND THE SCENES ⁠https://deepintheweeds.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d33e307cf7100cf947e2e6973&id=d17d8213f5⁠ Follow Deep In The Weeds on Instagram      ⁠https://www.instagram.com/deepintheweedspodcast/?hl=en⁠ Follow Huck ⁠https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/⁠ Follow Rob Locke (Executive Producer) ⁠https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/⁠ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS ⁠https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork⁠ Deep in the Weeds is a food podcast hosted by Anthony Huckstep in conversation with chefs, food producers and members of the hospitality industry. An Australian Food Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

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