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Hospitality Meets... with Phil Street

Hospitality Meets is a weekly podcast that explores the stories and journeys of people from all walks of life in the hospitality industry.

If you're interested in a career in hospitality, or if you're simply curious about the world of hospitality, then Hospitality Meets is the podcast for you. Join Phil for a weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and humour.

Recent Episodes

March 19, 2025

#220 - Hospitality Meets Bernadette Gilligan - Crisis, Celebrities & …

Episode Summary: In this lively and insightful episode of Hospitality Meets , I sit down with the incredible Bernadette Gilligan , General Manager of Conrad London St. James . From humble beginnings in hospitality to leading ...

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March 12, 2025

#219 - Hospitality Meets John Herity - Haggis, Heritage & High Expect…

In this lively and laugh-filled episode of Hospitality Meets , I sat down with John Herity , Club Operations Manager at The Caledonian Club in London. From his accidental start in hospitality to tales of Burns Night feasts an...

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March 5, 2025

#218 - Hospitality Meets Tim Hobern - Raising the Bar

Whilst out and about on my travels, I was introduced to today's guest by previous guest, powerhouse Rachel Thomson (Episode 176). So it was great to sit down with Tim Hobern , the founder of Dovetail Bars , to talk about his ...

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Feb. 26, 2025

#217 - Hospitality Meets Rizwan Khan - Crisis, Comedy & Career Pivots

This weeks episode of Hospitality Meets is a rollercoaster of inspiration, resilience, and comedy, featuring the incredible journey of Rizwan Khan , General Manager at Junsei. From his accidental dive into hospitality to beco...

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Feb. 19, 2025

#216 - Hospitality Meets Emma McClarkin - Pints, Parliament & Positiv…

Welcome back to Hospitality Meets , where we dive into the stories behind the people who keep the hospitality world buzzing! 🍻 In this episode, Phil sits down with Emma McClarkin , Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub As...

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Feb. 12, 2025

#215 - Hospitality Meets Lisa Jenkins - Champagne, Success & Shin Spl…

Ever wondered how a dishwasher at age 10 ends up running the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts ? Well, Lisa Jenkins (CEO of The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts ) is here to spill the tea (and maybe a few kitchen secrets). We get ...

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Feb. 5, 2025

#214 - Hospitality Meets David Cochrane - Fundraising, Fun and the Fu…

In this entertaining and insightful episode, I joined David Cochrane , the CEO of HIT Scotland ( https://hitscotland.co.uk/ ), who shares his incredible journey through the hospitality industry. From his early days as a chef ...

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Jan. 29, 2025

#213 - Hospitality Meets Jason Simpson - Electric Vehicles, Expensive…

What do really expensive toilet paper, waistcoat etiquette, and Ferraris getting smoked by Teslas all have in common? They’re just some of the unexpected gems from this week’s chat with Jason Simpson, CEO of Raw Charging , an...

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Jan. 24, 2025

Bonus Episode #31 - Hospitality Meets Brant Menswar - Turning Pain In…

My goodness have I got a chat and half for you for the weeks special. You are about to receive Mind blowing Learning, Authentic emotion, Unbelievable power and Easy to take action. All that and we fix politics as well Back in...

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Jan. 22, 2025

#211 - Hospitality Meets Will Corby - Brewing Change and World Class …

I love coffee. That is all, bye! In all seriousness, I was beyond thrilled to sit down with Will Corby , the coffee connoisseur extraordinaire and Director of Coffee and Social Impact at Pact Coffee . From thrilling tales of ...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Bonus Episode #29 - Hospitality Meets Clare Downes - Unleashing Poten…

Welcome back, Hospitality Meets fans! In this delightful episode, I sat down with the effervescent Clare Downes, a dynamic executive coach and founder of Martlet.Life and who excels in guiding leaders to their full potential....

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Jan. 15, 2025

#211 - Hospitality Meets Barry Dawson - Bots and Balances, the Future…

This week I sat down with one of my oldest clients and friends, Barry Dawson , the Senior Vice President of Finance at Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA , to explore the intriguing world of finance in the hospitality industry. Amids...

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Really Enjoy

"Love listening to the inspirational guests Phil has on. So interesting to hear how their careers in hospitality started & grew and I always learn something how to be a better leader"

SRW120863 | Sept. 4, 2022

"Have listened to every episode and would highly recommend them if you work in the hospitality industry and need a bit of light hearted entertainment. Thank you!"

nicola.harrison8 | April 14, 2022

"Phil is an absolute natural when he interviews people in hospitality for his podcasts. He subtly manages to reveal the best and the most shocking from everyone he speaks to! I think he should have hi…"

Louise Gallant | April 13, 2022

Uplifting and relatable

"So great to hear the stories of wonderful people in the industry - it’s really affirming, especially hearing of similar challenges and different approaches. I listen very regularly - thank you!"

ElliottRW | Feb. 16, 2023

A very interesting and inspiring show

"A very interesting and inspiring show. I love listening!"

Natalie Stanton | March 2, 2023

Great interviewer

"Phil asks the best questions, so you find out things you didn't already know about people in hospitality."

Peter Hancock | June 23, 2023

Have a restaurant business?

"If you have a restaurant, you need to listen to the episode of '' How to Run a Successful Restaurant''. You will be a fan of it."

namiwi ilusale | Aug. 14, 2023

Amazing Show

"The interviews and information provided from the host and guest are remarkable. Thanks"

hasedoy ktasy | Aug. 31, 2023

A top 5 star podcast

"If this podcast was a hotel, inspectors would be giving it 5 stars! Hospitality Meets gives you so much as a listener, not just hearing about people's careers and how they got to be the great and th…"

SamCoulstock | Sept. 7, 2023

''Endless Enjoyment!

"Tuned in regularly to Phil Street's captivating discussion. This channel is an absolute gem, offering knowledge and engaging conversations. Pure delight!''"

Dave Giles2608 | Nov. 13, 2023

A feast for the ears!

"Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, a business-minded individual, or someone simply seeking inspiration, this podcast episode is a feast for the ears. It leaves you not only informed but genuinely …"

Andy Frisella | Jan. 10, 2024

Always looking forward to the new episodes

"I have learnt so much from each hour - and am a better person for the lessons you serve up - from getting my values done to making sure i take time to listen to everybody I engage with every day."

Alison Cullin-Woodcock | Feb. 2, 2024

Always looking forward to the new episodes

"Amazing discussions - I am in awe of the featured people and it's truly humbling to listen to others stories. Loved hearing about Bob W and Niko's business - looking forward to trying it out!"

Alison Cullin-Woodcock | Aug. 13, 2024

Sharing Hospitality joys and journeys

"Hospitality meets is a great link to listen to some great hospitality experiences, Phil has a great way at getting some of the good and great to share their journey, the good the bad and sometimes th…"

Thorpechef | Oct. 12, 2024