Straight To The Source · 2026-07-29 · 60 min
Celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge shares his journey from Dublin to Australia, building award-winning restaurants, television, family, mental health and the future of hospitality. People think they know Colin Fassnidge. The TV chef. The Irish larrikin. The straight-talker. But behind the television career is a chef who built his reputation the hard way, through Michelin-star kitchens, iconic restaurants, financial pressure, family life and an unwavering commitment to hospitality. In this episode of Straight To The Source, Tawnya Bahr sits down with Colin for one of his most candid conversations yet. From growing up in Dublin to building Four in Hand and 4Fourteen, Colin shares the lessons that shaped his career, why business is tougher than ever, how television changed his life, the importance of great partners, and why mental health can no longer be ignored in hospitality. Whether you're a chef, restaurateur, producer or simply love great food stories, this episode is packed with honesty, humour and hard-earned wisdom.
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