Introducing the food and drink experts from Time Out’s Meet the Makers network

Chef-director of Nutshell in London

🗺 Most underrated food city: Kuala Lumpur

Chef and co-founder of Nick & Scott restaurant group and folly by Nick & Scott at Time Out Market in Dubai

🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Out to Lunch with Jay Rayner

Chef-founder of Andō in Hong Kong

🗺 Most underrated food city: Mendoza
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: tamagoyaki pan
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: hyuganatsu
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Copper & Heat

Chef-founder of Sugarcane in Miami

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: milk frother
🍔 Fast food craving: Mexican pizza

Owner of Mabu Mabu in Melbourne

🗺 Most underrated food city: Greek Islands
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: chef’s knife
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: tomato sauce
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Welcoming Australia
🍔 Fast food craving: fried rice

Founder of Jikoni in London

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: Thermomix
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: lime pickle
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: The Paris Review Podcast
🍔 Fast food craving: fish and chips

Owners of Casa Xica in Barcelona

🔮 2021 dining prediction: healthier, more sustainable eating
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: merquen

Owner of Bao in London

🧂 Most underrated food city: Tainan

Executive chef and culinary director at Masti and chef at Time Out Market in Dubai

🔮 2021 dining prediction: experimentation is key
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: sandwich press

Chef-founder of Little Bao and Happy Paradise in Hong Kong

🗺 Most underrated food city: Taizhou

Chef-owner of 12:51 by Chef James Cochran in London

🗺 Most underrated food city: Modena

Executive chef at Tokara Restaurant in South Africa

🍔 Fast food craving: chili-cheese anything

Chef-owner of Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro in New Orleans

🗺 Most underrated food city: Minneapolis

Chef-owner of HaiSous and Thai Dang at Time Out Market in Chicago

🔮 2021 dining prediction: push for compassion and care
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: rubber spatula
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: The Joe Rogan Experience
🍔 Fast food craving: McGriddle

Pharmacia Felicidade and Cozinha da Felicidade at Time Out Market in Lisbon

🔮 2021 dining prediction: that special feeling

Chef-owner of Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites in Lexington, Kentucky

🔮 2021 dining prediction: rise of the ghost kitchen

Chefs and co-owners of Boia De in Miami

🗺 Most underrated food city: Montreal
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: How I Built This with Guy Raz
🍔 Fast food craving: hash browns or French fries

Founder of Goila Butter Chicken in Mumbai

🗺 Most underrated food city: Odisha

Head chef of Septime in Paris

🗺 Most underrated food city: Bangkok

Chef-owner of Jacob’s Pickles and Jacob’s Pickles at Time Out Market in New York City

🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Snacky Tunes

Chef-owner of Mei Mei in London

🔮 2021 dining prediction: the return of the tasting menu
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Rice to Meet You

Chef-owner of Urbanbelly and Bill Kim at Time Out Market in Chicago

🗺 Most underrated food city: Seoul
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: Korean chili flakes

CEO of Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors at Time Out Market in New York City

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: wire cooling rack
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: au poivre sauce
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Jocko Podcast

Head chef and owner of Tate Dining Room in Hong Kong

🔮 2021 dining prediction: a shift in service

Head chef at Bone Daddies in London

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: clay pot

Chef-owner of Grub & Vine in Cape Town

🔮 2021 dining prediction: power of the side hustle
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: coffee maker
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: HP Sauce

Chef-owner of Yolan in Nashville

🗺 Most underrated food city: Milan
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: pickled green hot Calabrian chili peppers

Chef-owner of Nosso in Paris

🔮 2021 dining prediction: happiness ahead
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: mandoline slicer
🍔 Fast food craving: Greek sandwich

Owner of Rosa’s Thai Cafe and Lao Cafe in London

🔮 2021 dining prediction: home cooks are here to stay
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: chili oil
🍔 Fast food craving: hot wings

Chef of The Greenhouse in Dublin

🗺 Most underrated food city: Cape Town

Executive chef of Lower Mills Tavern in Boston

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: wooden spoon

Founder of Wahaca in London

🔮 2021 dining prediction: fast-casual fare from top chefs
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: The Doctor’s Kitchen

Head chef at Sunda in Melbourne

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: probe
🍔 Fast food craving: double cheeseburger

Head chef and co-founder of Koya in London

🔮 2021 dining prediction: new physical and mental boundaries
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: mirin
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Honey and Co: The Food Talks

Chef-owner of El Restaurant Semproniana in Barcelona

🍔 Fast food craving: pa amb tomàquet

Chef and co-founder of Nick & Scott restaurant group and folly by Nick & Scott at Time Out Market in Dubai

🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: white pepper

Chef-owner of Reuben’s Restaurant and Bar in Franschhoek, South Africa

🔮 2021 dining prediction: less is more
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: Tabasco
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: F1: Beyond The Grid

Owner of The General Store in Cape Town

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: microplane
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: Mazavaroo

Chef of Casamia, Paco Tapas, Decimo and Pi Shop in the UK

🗺 Most underrated food city: Seville

Head chef at Little Andorra in Melbourne

🔮 2021 dining prediction: back to basics
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: toum
🍔 Fast food craving: kebabs

Co-founder of Trullo and Padella in London

🗺 Most underrated food city: Verona

Chef-owner of Norma in London

🔮 2021 dining prediction: long live the meal kit
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: NutriBullet
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: mum’s green chili sauce
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Table Manners with Jessie Ware
🍔 Fast food craving: chicken goujons

Chef de cuisine at CHAAT in Hong Kong

🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: stone grinder
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: mustard
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

Co-founder of Bakers Against Racism and pastry chef at Maydan in Washinton, D.C.

🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: mayo-ketchup
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: This American Life
🍔 Fast food craving: chicken nuggets

Co-owner of Top Cuvée in London

🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: gochujang
🍔 Fast food craving: gözleme

Chef-owner of Virtue in Chicago

🔮 2021 dining prediction: return to the real thing
🗺 Most underrated food city: Seattle
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: hot sauce
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Andrew Talks to Chefs
🍔 Fast food craving: Italian beef

Chef-owner of Pammy’s in Boston

🔮 2021 dining prediction: take a risk
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: vegetable peeler
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: Kewpie mayo
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: Chef’s Story
🍔 Fast food craving: Big Mac

Founder of Touk and chef of Parliament Pub & Parlour in Montreal

🔮 2021 dining prediction: bring on local mushrooms!
🗺 Most underrated food city: Kep
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: pasta roller
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: tajín

Executive chef of Bessou and Bessou at Time Out Market in New York City

🗺 Most underrated food city: Singapore
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: hand mixer
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: yuzu kosho
🎧 Podcast you should listen to: The Line
🍔 Fast food craving: Doritos Loco Taco Supreme

Chef of Phuc Yea and Pho Mo at Time Out Market in Miami

🔮 2021 dining prediction: dinner with a side of entertainment
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: sate

Chef-partner at Birrieria Zaragoza and El Oso in Chicago

🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: salsa macha

Owner of Cutlets Sandwich Co. in New York City

🔮 2021 dining prediction: more delivery-only concepts
🔪 Life-changing kitchen tool: cast iron skillet
🧂 Under-the-radar condiment: Maldon salt
🍔 Fast food craving: New York slice