Episodes

Guests : Emma Sharma, Meghan Ellis Smith, Fernando Odio, Chelsy Rafael, Isabelle White – aka Team Zenith Host : Phil Street What’s Inside: The Edge Hotel School students who beat the Swiss at their own game From cruise ship d...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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....

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...

So here's another cheeky bonus for you this week. Having connected properly earlier in the year, Michael and I decided it might be interesting to have a chat about what we'd learned from over 500 conversations with hospitalit...

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...

Hold onto your wine glasses, folks; this episode is a roller coaster of laughs, heart warming tales, and high-flying business ventures! I welcomed back Andrew Fishwick , CEO of Hestia and an irrepressible entrepreneur with a ...

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...

In this cheerful and engaging episode of Hospitality Meets, Phil catches up with the delightful Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA ( https://www.hospa.org/ ). Get ready for a conversation filled with laughter, intriguing experienc...

🎙️ About This Episode: Get ready to dive into an episode brimming with laughter, heartfelt stories, and eye-opening revelations! I sat down for a candid chat with Professor Peter Jones MBE , a hospitality industry guru with a...

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...

Welcome to an hilarious and insightful episode of Hospitality Meets ! In this episode I got to sit down with Linden Beattie , the lively General Manager of Downhall Hotel, Spa, and Estate and AA Hotel of the Year 2024 🌟🌟🌟 Get...

Summary: This week, Phil sits down with master baker and founder of Bread Ahead ( https://www.breadahead.com ), Matthew Jones for an episode packed with laughter and life lessons. From cheeky kitchen pranks to the transformat...

Someone once said to me that coffee tastes better when it's doing some good. Well today, we can apply that same mindset to Tea. Summary: In this engaging and insightful episode of "Hospitality Meets," Phil sits down with the...

We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of Hospitality Meets featuring the truly brilliant James Peck, MD of Ember Restaurant, No13 Cocktail Bar and The Four Pears Pub! 🤩 There's a story as to how James and I met which ...