TO GIVE BACK IS GOLDEN

About this episode

Chef Matt Borchardt discusses the impact of serving others through meals and the new Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis.

Chef Matt Borchardt, executive chef of Ronald McDonald House Charities in St. Louis, joins AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing, Rick Oleshak, for the newest episode of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast. The duo recounts the impact of doing good, serving others through a meal, the new, state-of-the-art Ronald McDonald House build in the Gateway City, helping up & coming chefs along the way, favorite breakfast items at the Golden Arches & much more. Tune in wherever you are & whenever you can – during that trip through the fast food drive-thru line, in between holiday shopping stops or while you map out your giving back strategy in 2025. Flip the switch & get ready for another insightful episode of ‘The Oven Light’ podcast…you’ll be glad you did.

People in this episode

Host: Rick Oleshak

Guest: Chef Matt Borchardt

Topics covered

• charity
• cooking
• community service
• chef mentorship
• Ronald McDonald House
• fast food

Keywords

• charity
• Ronald McDonald House
• cooking
• community service
• chef mentorship
• fast food
• St. Louis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ronald McDonald House Charities, AB Mauri North America

Places: St. Louis, Gateway City

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