Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"RYAN SMITH"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH: What is the first thing you ever remember cooking?
Gummies bears!😁 i was like 6 years old. I remember my mom would make her lunch in the mornings for work. And one day she had steak n cheese and then she went to get dressed and the pan was still on the stove I got a step stool and put gummie bears in the frying pan. And I knew then I would be a chef!🤣 I think! Never did that again though alot of yelling happened lol
STANDISH: Who is someone you looked up to as a child & still do today?
Emeril lagasse I was glued to food network from the age of 11 when we got real cable channels in our area. And i would say now a days i respect the hell out of Gordo a.k.a Gordon Ramsay awesome down to earth humble. And smart man
STANDISH: What is something you hate doing in the kitchen?
Hate doing dishes. Not for me. I mean I will when I have to🤣🤷🏾♂️ Also can't stand draining and cleaning the fryers. Im not 22 anymore.
STANDISH: What was the most nerve racking part of being on Next Level Chef?
Honestly I had no nerves. I was ready to go and win!! Show the world my talent and personality. Hardest part was small talk with strangers (the contestants) and acting like I was interested or cared!👀🤷🏾♂️🤣 I was there to compete! BUT some have became like family now I talked more after finding then while we were in Dublin lol I'm a people person and not a people person at the same time if that makes sense lmao🤷🏾♂️
STANDISH: How was working with Gordon Ramsay?
Fucking awesome!! He's the man we went back and forth alot all love we're both sarcastic and can cook our asses off so it was a match made in heaven (his words! VON we're a match made in heaven! In his british accent) wish that made the edits. ALOT of our moments didn't make the edits thing cause there was alot of curse lol. He is awesome humble and that was cool. I've work with alot of celebs over the years and it's refreshing when they're still grounded.
STANDISH: Did you expect to land Next Level Chef?
No. I honestly never even heard of the show. I got a few emails saying are you interested i ignored them for months. Then adina was luke this is real we think you'd be great for this show. And I responded back and the rest was history.
STANDISH: What is your favorite food for take out? Why?
I like more sit down like my shit fresh! BUT when I do have lazy days and chill at the house I love tacos and Italian it's just comforting and tacos go great! With beer (modelo) only
STANDISH: Tell the readers your reoccurring kitchen nightmare…
When we first opened Chef Von & Mom i was opening up til 3am because we're located downtown with a bunch or bars and huge university up the street. Most places close at 9 or 10 so we opened until 3am fri and sat and I went to put fries down and chicken tenders and the fryer bubbled up and poured over the top and sides. 30 gallons of hot 350 degree oil spilling EVERYHERE. I had to choice but to burn the SHIT out of my self and open the bottom to turn off the flames before it caught on fire. That was the worst day in the kitchen I've had in over 20 plus years. Oil everywhere it's a botch getting oil off the floor especially that much! It slippery for fucking weeks. Let's say i shut the kitchen down immediately with some choice words!😁
STANDISH: What is the most underrated cooking ingredient in your opinion?
Salt!! Think so people "chefs" are allergic to it! Sheeesh that and garlic is LOVE Garlic
STANDISH: What do you listen to while you chef it up?
I listen to alot of gospel music old school rnb and I play my sermons t.d makes Dharius Daniel's and kieon Henderson alot
STANDISH: How many times a week does the walk-in cooler hear your screams?
The entire restaurant hears me I'm very vocal lol we have a semi open kitchen so some days they get dinner and a show!🤣🤷🏾♂️ they must like it cause they always come back lol
STANDISH: If you could change one thing in the world today, what would that be?
ALOT!!! BUT I would say luke people that you can accomplish anything!! You can accomplish your dreams and alot of people let they're self of friends or family stop them cause they haven't realized their dreams. And settle like I HATE mediocrity and just settling!! I wish people would go after what they want and know that with God hard work and good character ANYTHING is possible!!
STANDISH: What are your social links?
IG: @vonthechef
IG:@chefvonmom
Website: https://www.chefvon.com/
FB:Chef Von & Mom
Tiktok: Chef Von and mom
STANDISH: Anything else you'd like to include?
No that's it I think lol. Thank you guys so much for thinking of me!! Also I'm looking to do more shows so casting hit me up!😁👊🏾👊🏾🙏🏾
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