Fugitive Chefs

I’m Furqan Meerza — a chef who worked in some of the world’s top kitchens, including Mugaritz and Noma.

Like a lot of chefs, I hit burnout. And I realized I needed a different way to stay connected to food — one that didn’t cost me my health or identity.

Fugitive Chefs is a podcast for chefs and food creatives who still love this craft, but need change.

Each episode features honest conversations with those who’ve stepped away from the traditional kitchen and into something new — from fermentation and R&D to storytelling, drinks, food culture, and more.