The Ceres Podcast

In this episode of the Past Masters, Mark is joined by Bonny Layhe and James Ritchie, from Simpsons Fish & Chips. They went on to win the Seafish Fish & Chip Shop of the Year award in 2016 and have since expanded their business. 

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Listen to the dynamic conversation between the Ceres Podsquad! Led by Stelios, the director and founder of Ceres, this team is packed with industry experts. Mark Petrou from Petrou Brothers, David Nicolaou from Auckley Friery, and David Miller from Millers Fish & Chips and the one and only Kelly Barnes from Krispies. 

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Join David Miller and Stelios in this Master Class as they discuss using pre-cut chips in your fish & chip shop.

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Today, we have a special guest: Allen Simpson, Deputy CEO of UKHospitality, the leading organisation for the £140bn hospitality sector. Allen's expertise in politics and economic development makes him an invaluable guest. After our conversation, I felt enlightened and relaxed, which is usually rare when discussing politics around election time.

A bit about our guest, Allen has an impressive background. From 2018 to 2023, he was with London & Partners, serving as Managing Director of Strategy and Operations and later as Interim Chief Executive. He played a crucial role in London's recovery post-pandemic. Prior to that, Allen led Barclays Bank's business finance policy team, focusing on trade, SMEs, and scale-ups. He also advised the CEO and Chairman of the London Stock Exchange during the financial crisis. Allen has held various government roles and was Labour's parliamentary candidate in Maidstone and the Weald in 2015 and 2017.

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Join David Miller and Stelios in this Master Class as they interview Paul Graham, the director of PG Chips, a pre-cut chip supplier. 

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In this episode of the Ceres Podcast Past Masters, Mark Petrou hosts a captivating conversation with our good friend Alastair Horabin, the previous owner of Seniors Fish & Chips. Alastair, a regular guest on the Ceres Podcast, always brings unique insights that are not to be missed. 

Alastair is now a regular guest on the Ceres Podcast, and as always, he doesn't hold back. Mark delves into what it was like entering the Fish & Chip awards and what has happened since. 

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Join David and Stelios as they discuss news stories that affect the hospitality industry. They will discuss the news with their wit, honesty, and charm.

Today's news stories are:

-> Concerns Arise as Convicted Deliveroo Rider Found Still Making Deliveries

-> Cheon Fat's Sales Suppression Battle with HMRC

-> Opinion - Will Cultured Meat Outpace Plant-Based Alternatives?

-> Opinion - Why Fewer Menu Items Mean More Customer Satisfaction

-> Unraveling the Dine-and-Dash Dilemma in UK Restaurants

-> Burger Boom or Bust?

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Join David Miller and Stelios in this Master Class as they interview John Bones, the commercial director of R S Cockerill Ltd, a leading crisping and table potatoes supplier. This marks their first conversation with a professional from the industry, offering enlightening insights—because, believe it or not, John really knows his potatoes.

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Stelios is thrilled to be joined by Stuart Devine, MBE, from the Ashvale Group in Aberdeenshire. They dive deep into Ashvale’s story, moving beyond our last discussion, which was heavily focused on COVID-19. 

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