Ep241 The Nosh - Chef Ben Kiely of PICA
From The Nosh Vancouver by Vancouver Co-op Radio
March 24, 2026 · 58 min
About this episode
Anya interviews Chef Ben Kiely about culinary education and the evolving kitchen culture.
Anya chats with Lead Culinary Instructor Ben Kiely of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) about the next generation of kitchen professionals, the current realities of the industry, how teaching culinary arts has evolved over the years, kitchen culture and the ongoing changes, PICA's programs and what current students are looking to do once they graduate, and so much more.
People in this episode
Host: Anya
Guest: Ben Kiely
Topics covered
- culinary education
- kitchen culture
- culinary arts
- professional training
- industry realities
Keywords
- culinary arts
- kitchen professionals
- PICA
- cooking education
- chef training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
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