Neil is never half hearted and always fully commits to any project he applies himself to.“Frontline Chef” as is known on social media has created many excellent brands including Temper and most recently Simplicity which supplies Dishoom with their vegan sausage and The Ivy with their vegan patty.Hospitality is “I got you” which I find very comforting
Mar 13, 2024
50 min
David , CEO of D&D London, had an incredible upbringing with exposure to Hotels all over Europe.This followed with hospitality training leading to senior appointments including the likes of Claridges.David worked with Des in partnership with Sir Terence Conran which ultimately led to a management buyout where D&D London was born.
Mar 6, 2024
31 min
This is a really important episode facing mental health and well-being head on.Stephen served at the highest operational level in hospitality in institutions such as the Wolsey and the Manderin Oriental however with the challenges he faced, there was a breakdown of wellbeing.Stephen is now a coach to the hospitality sector and supporting CEOs and defines hospitality as making the world a better place and improve the quality of peoples lives.An episode that transcends both hospitality and prop...
Jan 31, 2024
42 min
Chris , formerly world famous rockstar turned from finance to operations at Soho House whom he is still close to. Now, White Rabbit (where the name comes from, you’ll have to listen) has flagship brands including Kricket, Island Poke, Lina Stores and other white label operations.Hospitality is a feeling of belonging.
Jan 24, 2024
43 min
Tim is an entrepreneur having lent his hand to pubs, having carried out extensive research, dedicated himself to competitive socialising covering both the adult and family markets with different approaches. An early entrant but also recognises the sector is still young with a long way to go. Lane7 recently opened in Victoria, cracking the London market
Jan 17, 2024
40 min
Jonathan Downey aka "JD" has been around as long as the hills. Landmark operations include Match Bar, Milk and Honey and Dinerama to name but a few. He's travelled the world and has a few stories to share along the way.Creating the "hospitality union" WhatsApp groups in lockdown, JD championed hospitalities corner.Now operating and collaborating as being an owner as opposed to an operator with distinct differences.
Nov 29, 2023
51 min
Although I am sometimes referred to as the man with the hat, Nick Wallis wears two. He is partner at Gerald Edelman and also jointly heads Shelley Sandzer corporate finance.Deals which Nick has facilitated include Gaucho, Simmons Bars and Bario Bars with many more on the way.Even since recording this on 16th November 2023, Edition capital has just announced its investment into Farmer J. Nick gives valuable insight into the corporate finance world and predicts lots of transactions in 2024
Nov 22, 2023
33 min
charlie had one of the most notorious and hippest nightclubs in notting hill called Woodys, where no one can quite remember all the stories.time moved on and charlie set up draft house
Oct 17, 2023
38 min
Will describes finding success through continuous mistakes, ultimately taking a restaurant lease on Commercial Road and cost saving meant using the existing grill and Hawksmoor was born from there. Along the way Hawksmoor reached amazing milestones of attracting investment from Graphite capital to conquering New York and shortly to open in Chicago.
Oct 11, 2023
34 min
Ben oozes luxury and really has seen the best of the best. Former editor of Square Meal and now writes for Telegraph Luxury, The Evening Standard amongst others.We talk about the prevailing trends in London and the soon to open ultra luxury hotels.
Oct 4, 2023
28 min
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