Podcast Episode

Declan Horgan – Following the American Dream

Chef Declan Horgan talks about his life-changing decision to leave the emerald shores of Ireland to carve out a name for himself in America. His breakout role on Hell’s Kitchen and his engaging personality quickly helped him become a recognizable force within the US culinary scene.

You’ll hear what it was like working with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, how “Big D” aims to change the way the world sees Irish food, and his passion for all things covered in BBQ sauce. You’ll also get a sneak preview of a few dishes you can expect to see on the menu of his much anticipated rustic + modern Italian restaurant, and the numerous upcoming projects that are keeping this talented chef busy as he continues to make culinary waves in America and beyond.

What you'll learn with Chef Declan Horgan

  • What motivated him to get involved in Hell’s Kitchen (2:36)
  • His impression of Gordon Ramsay (4:56)
  • Lessons learned from working on the show (6:29)
  • His personal best dish of his show season (8:09)
  • Who inspired him to start cooking (9:57)
  • What he prepared for his first dinner party at age 7 (10:55)
  • His culinary mentors (12:52)
  • Why he moved to America (13:51)
  • What Irish food could be (15:50)
  • A modern twist on a traditional Irish dish (18:20)
  • His passion for BBQ sauce (20:36)
  • How he came up with the concept for his new restaurant (22:53)
  • The inspiration for his upcoming menu (26:00)
  • An unusual dish that he’ll feature (28:04)
  • The role of local foods and foraging in his restaurant concept (31:19)
  • Upcoming projects to keep an eye out for (33:54)
  • The most important aspect of being a chef (36:19)
  • His guilty pleasure foods (37:37)
  • Thoughts on Austin’s BBQ scene (38:47)
  • A food tour through DC (40:47)
  • Series of rapid-fire questions.
  • Link to the podcast episode on Apple Podcast

Links to other episodes in DMV and Delaware areas

Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode)

Jeremy Umansky in Cleveland
3 Chefs in Austin - What is more important: techniques or creativity?
Misti Norris in Dallas
Carlo Lamagna in Portland

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Chef Declan Horgan

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