EP. 44: Roy Elam
Ana Alarcon
This weeks game changing guest is Roy Elam, Head Chef and Owner of plant based restaurant Donna Jean.
Their mission is simple. Make great food from the best ingredients (100% vegan).
You'll learn more about where Roy is from and how he got to where he is today. It’s a super inspiring chat, especially for those of you who like to get in the kitchen. Roy and his team are consistently innovating and making plant based cuisine something to take very seriously.
In this conversation we covered:
- Roy's childhood.
- Touring in a band for 5 or 6 years.
- Deciding to switch to a vegan lifestyle.
- Working at Denny's and also leaving Denny's.
- Growing as a chef whilst working with Scott Winegard.
- Naming the restaurant after Roy's late mother.
- Sustainability practices in the kicthen
Hope you enjoy the show!
Here is how you can contact Roy:
@royelam on IG
