Sustainability, zero waste, knowing about our produce and improving our lifestyles are high on agendas for many people at the moment and rightly so.
In a world where change is on the horizon. This week I speak to Nicolas Friar, founder of Hypha restaurant in Chester. He talks candidly about these ideologies that run through the veins of his restaurant and their teams mission to soon be a 100 per cent zero waste restaurant.
Here we speak about the importance of change, the wonderful local suppliers and growers, plant based diets, restaurant influences and of course his home town of Chester, which has grown over the past few years into having a vibrant diverse independent food and drink scene.
Music:
Intro - Killer Crab Men
Outro - Carrianne Hayden
Nov 27, 2020
1 hr 4 min
This week I am joined by Carrianne Hayden who is not only a talented musician but a forward thinking yoga practitioner with her Third Wave Yoga business and an Oat Flat White enthusiast.
We get an insight into how Carrianne merges her two passions together in her life and throughout the podcast we discuss the importance of gratitude, personal growth, evolution and ways in which we can take a measured holistic way of living throughout these difficult times.
We also establish Carriannes favourite musical influences and the episode features two amazing songs written and performed by Carrianne. Intro - San Fransisco // Outro - Not tonight.
Nov 20, 2020
1 hr 2 min
This week I am joined by Patrick Howley the CEO of 'So Lets Talk.'
“So lets talk” is a non-profit platform with a mission to 86 the silence, providing education, events, training and activities on all aspects of mental, physical and financial health in the hospitality industry.
The industry has often been stigmatised over the years as an unhealthy place to work, so it is critical that we can openly talk about solutions for working in the sector and enjoying a healthy way of life. Patrick speaks from the heart about his raw personal experiences.
Mental health has been highlighted throughout the pandemic. The impact of lockdowns and restrictions are testing peoples state of mind. We discuss potential techniques and methods that can be implemented into your life and help through these difficult times.
Theres never been a more prevalent moment to connect and look after each other.
So Lets Talk.....
Nov 13, 2020
59 min
James is one of the co-founders of Maray Restaurants and is also one of my closest friends, so it was a pleasure to have him on chatting about various topics on this weeks episode.
Naturally, with our lives being interlinked for soo many years there was plenty to cover and which has made for a slightly longer episode than the norm.
We learn about the founding of Maray while touching upon current factual events that have impacted the hospitality industry. As well as the fundamentals of fairness in our society and the right for wellbeing and nutrition trends through the conversation and also James first hand experience with COVID.
Nov 6, 2020
1 hr 19 min
Humans of BSC : Carl Rice
We talk to Carl about the importance of staying caffeinated, the changing world of television and film, also his life as a chef (or a pretend one)!!
From ‘Accrington Stanley who are they?…’ we all remember that all the way to be a highly respected writer, producer and actor starring in shows such as Trollied, Deep Water, Good Cop and Brassic to name a few.
'Humans of BSC' is the part of the series which includes episodes on the life and times of some of the the fantastic regulars (almost residents) from Bold Street Coffee
Coffee shops are becoming the cornerstones of communities again and places of inclusion and equality. The guests create this ethos and their stories are beautifully diverse and entertaining.
‘Filter Coffee Not People’.
Oct 16, 2020
46 min
A different format and shorter episode than usual, as I am flying solo this week. This is unedited and just quite simply some of my personal views on horrendous policies and the creation of a modern day prohibition. As hospitality reaches a critical point, I wanted to reflected on the issues and problems that lie ahead and what we can do to help each other.
These are unprecedented times and there is only one way out and that is of unity rather than division.
Oct 8, 2020
18 min
Laura joins me from Tallinn, Estonia.
Laura holds a MSc in Food Innovation and Health from Copenhagen University where she found her passion in gastrophysics and sensory science. Her topic of research has been about developing methods to educate children about the taste of food.
This is a thought provoking chat regarding kids and food something I have become intertwined with being a father of young girls.
At the moment she is working on establishing the sensory education method in kindergartens and elementary schools at the national level in Estonia until recently she was leading the research and development in the best restaurant group in the Baltics- Siigur Restaurants.
What could be more important for the wellbeing of the next generation!|?
'I care about good food and inspiring people to enjoy it' - Laura Vana
Oct 1, 2020
1 hr
In Season 2 we will focus on food, wellbeing, health both mental and physical and gaining an insight post lockdown into how we can incorporate that into our lives, as we thrive for a stronger more thriving society.
As we see more than ever how different sectors in business and life need each other in one ecosystem.
Gabriella Margiotta, is a very talented chef and part of a wonderful Italian/Scottish family who have a rich history in owning restaurants and the hospitality business. She is one of the success stories of lockdown with Gabriellas Kitchen online on Instagram and Youtube, that inspired many at home to cook along with Gabi. It has left a lasting legacy that will continue long after lockdown and potentially have changed some families lives and eating habits forever.
Music 'In My Mind' by Killer Crab Men featuring Kristrun Steingrimsdottir and Jay Lyons.
Episode recorded in Cucina di Vincenzo.
Sep 3, 2020
57 min
This week I speak to Peter Cranfield or 'Cut Throat Pete' as he is known to many, one of the pioneers in the new wave of barbering offering some of the best hospitality there is in the chair.
He’s an influential figure for his industry and we get an insight into his world including fashion, photography, lockdown life to travelling across the world cutting hair.
Refreshingly Pete is a really easy and open guy to talk to (which always helps on a podcast!) especially on his past experiences with mental health, so we share some interesting and heartfelt stories and find we actually have quite a lot in common.
Let's keep the conversation going!
Jul 2, 2020
1 hr 14 min
This week I go ‘In The Weeds’ with the Barrie Bros, Liam and Ellis. The founders of the Marram Grass Restaurant in Anglesey, which involves a fantastic story of turning a greasy spoon on their families caravan park to one of the most sought after restaurants in Wales and the UK.
The guys have now come full circle and before lockdown they were due to open their second restaurant Lerpwl, back in their home town of Liverpool on the iconic Albert Dock. They have also seen a renaissance in their other business, since isolation beckoned, 'The Fat Big Co' as everyone adapted to a new way of living.
We talk about their current predicaments, family life in Wales, adapting to change, new found fatherhood and T.V work including the new series of 'Ready Steady Cook.'
Seems like the lads have been in the weeds a lot over the last ten years but that’s what makes their story and conversation even cooler in my opinion!
On the week the PM released lockdown to to reopen bars and restaurants after the COVID-19 lockdown, I wish the lads and everyone else out there the best of luck in everything they do.
Peace and love.
Stay safe. Xx
Jun 24, 2020
1 hr 8 min
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