Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"ZACH LAIDLAW"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions...
STANDISH: What is the first thing you ever remember cooking?
The first thing I remember cooking was a big Turkey on Thanksgiving when I was around 6-7 years old. That’s when I knew I loved food!
STANDISH: Who is someone you looked up to as a child & still do today?
I look up to both my parents for many reasons.
My mother Mary Sagan taught me discipline, how to work hard, how to be passionate, how to love & care, manage my money and stay focused on my goals.
STANDISH: What is something you hate doing in the kitchen?
Something I hate doing in the kitchen, small dicing a shit ton of vegetables. It takes a lot of time, yes it looks sexy but very time consuming.
STANDISH: What was the most nerve-racking part of being on Next Level Chef?
The most nerve-racking part of being on Next Level Chef was probably not knowing what you’re going to be able to grab at the platform. So many chefs all want the best ingredients.
STANDISH: How was working with Gordon Ramsay?
Working with Gordon Ramsay was great, he’s the GOAT. He’s not a prick lol he’s been in the industry for his whole life, he’s seen it all I’m sure. I wish I had more one on one time with him. So much to learn from him.
STANDISH: Did you expect to land Next Level Chef?
I expected to get on the show, give it 1000%, stay focused and take home the W. At the time I literally lost everything from the Lahaina Fire August 8th 2023 so my mind set was F*ck it, let’s go all out! Kombucha 4 ways in 25 mins! haha
STANDISH: What is your favorite food for take-out? Why?
My favorite food for take-out in Pizza. When I think of take-out I think Pizza its nostalgic to me growing up it was a privilege.
STANDISH: Tell the readers your reoccurring kitchen nightmare…
My reoccurring kitchen nightmare would have to be the ticket Machine!! Tickets going off like crazy. I remember working at Fleetwood’s on Front St in Lahaina, Maui and the sauté station was out of control. Looking back at like 50 tickets hanging just cooking a bunch of shit because you know your going to sell it! The good Ol days!
STANDISH: What is the most underrated cooking ingredient in your opinion?
Turnips! I never see turnips on menus anywhere I go. Turnips are amazing, very versatile, you can do so much with them!
STANDISH: What do you listen to while you chef it up?
I like to listen to Arc De Soleil, very chill and sexy music. Check him out!
STANDISH: How many times a week does the walk-in cooler hear your screams?
Zero times, because currently I don’t have one! Only a reach in in my kitchen trailer.
STANDISH: If you could change one thing in the world today, what would that be?
If I can could change one thing in the world it would have to be… Change all the politics in this wild world we live in.
STANDISH: What are your social links?
Instagram: @Chef_Zacharia @Huamomonafarms @Huamomonaevents @Huamomonafoundation
Website: www.Huamomonafarms.com
STANDISH: Anything else you'd like to include?
Please don’t forget about Lahaina Maui Fires. Our ecomony took a huge hit, trying to rebuild our community. We need tourism to come back and support small businesses. Imagine paying a mortgage on a burnt down house, yea that’s me right now. All we can do is stay positive and keep pushing forward and upward.
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