Joy Is Movement, with Michael O'Hare

Joy Is Movement, with Michael O'Hare

From Honey & Co: The Food Sessions by Honey & Co.

December 10, 2025 · 24 min · Season 12 · Episode 6

About this episode

Michael O'Hare discusses his journey in the culinary world and the joy he finds in cooking and life.

Today we’re joined on Honey & Co. The Food Sessions by British chef and television personality, Michael O'Hare. Known for his innovative, experimental, art-inspired cuisine and signature "rockstar" personal style, Michael gained prominence as the chef-patron of the Michelin-starred restaurant  The Man Behind The Curtain  in Leeds. He initially studied aeronautical engineering and trained as a pilot before discovering his passion for cooking in his mid-twenties, training at prestigious restaurants, including Noma in Copenhagen and L'Ortolan . He also studied classical and modern ballet in his youth, which he credits as an influence on his artistic approach to food presentation. Michael is such a character and we had a lot of fun talking about his journey to the kitchen and the things that bring him joy in his life. About the Joy Season The world feels like a lot right now, and it can be hard to find those small moments that make us smile. In restaurants, we get three chances a day to bring joy — breakfast, lunch and dinner — but it doesn’t stop there. This season, The Joy Season, we’ll be talking to some truly brilliant people about the sparks of joy that keep them…

People in this episode

Guest: Michael O'Hare

Topics covered

  • cooking
  • joy
  • art
  • restaurant
  • personal journey

Keywords

  • Michelin-starred
  • The Man Behind The Curtain
  • Noma
  • ballet
  • joy season

Mentioned in this episode

Products: F1, Blink, WhatsApp, Aponiente

Books & works: Joy Is Movement, HONEYJOY

Places: Leeds, Copenhagen, France

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