Legends, Icons & Celebrity Episodes

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 ...

Summary: Join Phil as he welcomes the exceptional Martin Traynor OBE , Chair of the Institute of Hospitality and a prominent figure in hospitality and public service. This episode is rich with light hearted anecdotes and humo...

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Podmas everyone! 🎅🎁 Prepare to unwrap something truly special this Christmas Day as our gift to you is an episode packed with culinary genius and a sprinkle of laughter! Join me as I sat down with the hilariou...

Well, have I got an absolute feast for your ears today! I welcomed the incomparable Kate Austen to the show. Kate is a culinary maven whose journey from a kitchen newbie has taken her on to become the youngest ever 2 Micheli...

Hospitality Meets - Episode 200 Welcome to the 200th episode of "Hospitality Meets"! In this landmark celebration, we delve into some of the best bits from the last 100 episodes including the extravagant tales, pivotal moment...

In this lively episode, I sat down with the multifaceted The Rt Honourable The Viscount Thurso , also known as quite simply, John (Watch how I blunder that at the beginning). This episode takes listeners on a rollercoaster ri...

On this weeks Hospitality Meets I was able to get some time with one of my food heroes, Galton Blackiston , Chef Patron of the quite wonderful Morston Hall . He shares his fascinating journey and insights from and amazing ca...

 In this weeks Hospitality Meets, we have a very special guest - Sally Abé , renowned chef and author who has recently released her memoir - A woman's place is in the kitchen. Throughout her career, Sally has worked at some ...

You'll most likely know today's guest as Co-Founder of Honest Burgers but he's been working away on something transformative and has also Co-Founded another business in the form of Pineapple described as "future proofing hosp...

On a sunny Monday morning, a few minutes out of a busy lunch service, I somehow managed to get some time with legendary chef and restaurateur Phil Howard, Chef Patron of the Michelin Starred Elystan Street and co founder of N...

Goodness, have I got a beast of a chat for you this week. After much "toing and froing" of diaries, I finally got some time with one of the Pre-Eminent Hoteliers of our time, all round legend David Taylor , CEO of Lore Group ...

Another treat for you this week as I got some time with the walking industry legend that is Peter Hancock. Peter has had a wonderful career so far and is one of the most respected people within hospitality, now plying his tra...

To say I was a little excited to get today's guest on would be the understatement of 2023. I was so delighted to get some time with total industry legend, and all round top bloke, Robin Hutson OBE - Chairman of Home Grown Ho...

Another belter for you this week as I got some time with Masterchef: The Professionals champion 2022, Nikita Pathakji. One of the the joys of that competition is that it gives chefs of all levels the opportunity to compete ag...

A big hearty welcome back to every one of you and we are kicking off season 4 in style! I was lucky enough to get some time in the more than hectic diary of rockstar chef and restaurateur Adam Handling ( https://www.adamhandl...

To round off your digital meal this week, for your dessert (he had to be the dessert really) I chat to Benoit Blin, Chef Pattisier at Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons and TV Judge from Bake off: The Professionals. We get through:- ...

In the second of our three chats this week (The main course), I was lucky enough to get some time with the absolutely awe inspiring and industry icon that is Raymond Blanc , Chef Patron at Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons , founder...

Well, have I got a belter for you this week (I mean, they're all belters of course). I got some time with superstar that is Alexander Schneider, President of Nikki Beach Global's Hotel division ( https://nikkibeach.com/ ) And...

There won't be many people the UK hospitality scene who haven't heard of today's guest, and if you haven't, then have I got a treat for you. I chat to none other than award winning HR legend Sean Wheeler , now running his own...

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What a treat I have for you this week as I managed to get some time with the incredible Robert Cook , CEO of Hostmore PLC ( https://www.hostmoregroup.com/ ) and all round industry Titan. Robert has such an epic career so far ...

Today we bring you the superstar that is Jane Sunley , Founder and CEO of Purple Cubed ( https://purplecubed.com/ ). As always, we get through loads including:- Humble beginnings Being the naughty one Being spurred on by nega...

I was so happy to get some time with todays guest, one of the most recognisable names in the Hotel industry, none other than Danny Pecorelli, MD of Exclusive Collection ( https://www.exclusive.co.uk ). Danny is a 2nd generati...

Ever since I saw today's guest on BBC 2's Great British Menu in 2020, I knew I wanted to get some time with him on the show. Now Head Chef at Boiler & Co ( https://boilerandco.com ), Kerth Gumbs is everything you hope for in ...