I’m Furqan Meerza, a chef who worked in some of the world’s most demanding kitchens — including Mugaritz and Noma — before burnout forced me to step away.
Fugitive Chefs is a podcast about chefs who’ve chosen to rewrite their path. It’s for anyone who still loves food, but needs a new relationship with the industry.
You’ll hear honest conversations with those who’ve left the traditional kitchen behind and built something new — from R&D to fermentation, storytelling, drinks, product design, and more.
This is a space for reinvention, creative careers, and quiet rebellion — all still rooted in food.
Keywords: chef podcast, kitchen burnout, culinary career, food innovation, restaurant industry, kitchen life, hospitality, burnout
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