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The First Ever episode.. Celebrating 5 years of Talking Hospitality - here's a small snippet from our first ever episode and host Sarah Kettel MIH trying to get her head around the idea of furloughing... #5years #talkinghospitality #podcast #hospitalityindustry

When host Timothy R Andrews from Talking Hospitality meets author and founder of the #WHAD movement Frven Lim. Timothy shares his thoughts on what he thinks is the biggest issue in attracting people to Hospitality

Adele Oxberry, CEO and Founder of Umbrella Training, Hospitality Apprenticeship and Training provider, shares the work that Hospitality needs to make in order to actively engage young people in our industry.

So you want to run a podcast but afraid of what people might say? In our upcoming 50th episode Phil Street FIH, with some of the UKs top hospitality podcasters, offers his advice. Haters gonna hate. #taylorswift #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #talkinghospitality #podcast Kieron Bailey Michelle Righini Michael Tingsager (MCIPD) Sarah Kettel MIH Tracey Rashid Mark McCulloch Timothy R. Andrews MIH

In our upcoming 50th episode - can you believe it?! - host Timothy R. Andrews MIH shares how podcasts can change peoples' lives and perceptions. #podcast #talkinghospitality #hospitalityindustry #transrights #lgbt Timothy R. Andrews MIH Graphic Kitchen Leisurejobs

Executive Chef of the Dorchester Hotel London, Mario Perera provides advice to anyone who is considering being a chef. #talkinghospitality #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitypodcast #podcast #hospitality

Jill Whittaker OBE, chair & CEO of HIT training - hospitality training provider - shares how the hospitality industry can make itself more appealing to the younger generation. Jill shares how the careers can be fast paced in hospitality and that we should capitalise on sharing that. #talkinghospitality #podcast #youngpeople #hospitality

Host Timothy R. Andrews MIH shares his thoughts on how the industry is missing a crucial skill set by not retaining older employees. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #hospitalityindustry

Host Joe McDonnell shares his biggest challenges setting up his business. How easy is it to hire staff that are better at part of their jobs than you are?

For the 1st time in recorded history there are 4 generations in the workplace. This has caused all manner of clashes and miscommunications. Our guest Kieron Bailey - however - has a solution and all revolves around Lara Croft

Waiting to retire before you enjoy yourself? It may be too late. Paramjit & Bruce Nagra share their story on why they embraced the unknown and took the leap into setting up their own gin business

In our latest episode see why husband and wife team Cyrus & Pervin Todiwala founded Zest Quest Asia and created opportunities for young people across the UK #zestquestasia #zqa2025 #talkinghospitality #zqa2024 #podcast #hospitality #hospitalityindustry Pervin Todiwala Tracey Rashid Timothy R. Andrews MIH

Why isn’t Asian cuisine getting the recognition it deserves? In this episode of Talking Hospitality, we dive into the vibrant world of the Zest Quest Asia competition — a brilliant initiative championing young chefs and celebrating the depth and diversity of Asian food. Despite its global influence, Asian cuisine still struggles to get the same level of recognition in fine dining circles as French or Italian. When was the last time you saw a Michelin star go to a Filipino or Sri Lankan dish? We speak to those behind the scenes and hear from the students stepping up to represent their cultures and skills in one of the UK’s most exciting culinary competitions. It’s a story of passion, pride, and potential — and a reminder that with the right support, homegrown talent can change the face of the industry. 🎙️ Expect: Real talk about representation in the food world Behind-the-scenes of Zest Quest Asia Uplifting stories from the next generation of chefs Why competiti…

Last year’s winners, Sheffield College, return with a new team and a new challenge: mastering Filipino cuisine. Inspired by the stories of past winners who travelled to the Philippines, they chose a cuisine they’d never cooked before – and dived straight in. In this episode, the team shares what they learned about Filipino culture, food traditions, religion and flavour. They also reflect on the pressure, the prep, and what it means to be part of this unique competition as future chefs carving their own path. 🎓 Finalist College: Sheffield College 🇵🇭 Cuisine Focus: Filipino 💬 Themes: Culinary discovery, student development, cultural learning 🎙️ Part of the Zest Quest Asia 2024 finalist series, hosted by Talking Hospitality #ZestQuestAsia #FilipinoCuisine #HospitalityStudents #CulinaryEducation #TalkingHospitality #FutureChefs #ChefTraining #SheffieldCollege #StudentChefs #UKColleges

Paramjit & Bruce Nagra share their take on the power of flavour in their drinks CrazyGin, and how this has led to their business booming

It's Zest Quest Asia finals week - Pervin Todiwala & Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL FIH discuss what it all means, the impact of the competition and how you can get involved Get your tickets here: https://zestquestasia.org/ #talkinghospitality #zestquestasia #asia #asiancuisine Graphic Kitchen Tracey Rashid Joe McDonnell MIH Timothy R. Andrews MIH Leisurejobs

In only our second episode, hosts Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel discuss some of the innovations in lockdown, some of which remain with us today!

Executive Chef of the Dorchester shares how your emotions can even change the taste of water

Jill Whittaker OBE shares her take on why ageism is just stupid, and that we need to look beyond the wrinkles

Celebrity Chef Cyrus Todiwala reveals why he founded Zest Quest Asia, a culinary competition designed to highlight Asian cuisine in the West. #asiancuisine #asia #zestquestasia #talkinghospitality #podcast

What happens when you take Thai street food classics, add a monk’s favourite dish, and try to turn it into fine dining? In this episode, the Zest Quest Asia 2024 finalists from Loughborough College share their hilarious highs, near disasters, and proud moments – from forgetting vital kit to balancing authenticity with modern presentation. With influences from real Thai culture and a love for learning on the job, this team shows what creative collaboration looks like in hospitality education. 🎓 Finalist College: Loughborough College 🇹🇭 Cuisine Focus: Thai – with authentic flavours and modern twists 💬 Themes: Culinary identity, teamwork, cultural balance, student journey 🎙️ Part of the Zest Quest Asia 2024 finalist series, hosted by Talking Hospitality #HospitalityStudents #CulinaryEducation #ThaiCuisine #TalkingHospitality #FutureChefs #ZestQuestAsia #ChefTraining #StudentChefs #FineDining #UKColleges

In our 3rd episode of our mini series, we meet the Zest Quest Asia 2024 finalists from Cheshire College – a team of first-time competitors diving headfirst into Asian cuisine, cultural research, and live presenting. They talk about discovering the art of Royal Thai cuisine, learning how to balance the five core Thai flavours, and why working as a team was the secret ingredient to their success. From late-night practice sessions to cooking for 50 guests at a gourmet event, they share what it really takes to grow in confidence and step outside your comfort zone. 🎓 Finalist College: Cheshire College 🇹🇭 Cuisine Focus: Royal Thai 🍽️ Key Themes: First-time competitors, teamwork, presentation, cultural research 🎙️ Part of the Zest Quest Asia 2024 finalist series, brought to you by Talking Hospitality #RoyalThaiCuisine #HospitalityStudents #CulinaryEducation #TalkingHospitality #ZestQuestAsia #FutureChefs #ThaiFood #StudentChefs #UKColleges #CateringCollege #ChefTraining

What happens when a team of young chefs takes on four countries, the cost-of-living crisis, and the challenge of capturing Asian flavours using local UK ingredients? Meet the finalists from University College Birmingham, who share how they combined Japanese, Singaporean, Malaysian and Pakistani dishes into a single, powerful menu. With roots in sustainability, bold cultural research, and sheer commitment (yes, they stayed on campus through the holidays to practise), their story is as inspiring as it is ambitious. They reflect on why understanding a country’s food means diving into its history, what they learned about flavour, identity and compromise – and how competitions like this shape future chefs. 🎓 Finalist College: University College Birmingham 🌏 Countries Covered: Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Pakistan 💬 Topics: Cultural awareness, sustainability, cost-of-living, teamwork 🎙️ Brought to you by Talking Hospitality – real stories, bold insights, future leaders 📍 Recorded at Zest …

In this episode, meet the Zest Quest Asia 2024 finalists from North Hertfordshire College. Just off stage and full of adrenaline, they share the highs and lows of presenting to judges, the reality of competing under pressure, and what drew them to explore Japanese cuisine. From curveball questions to weeks of prep, this is an honest, energetic look at what it takes to compete at this level — and how young UK chefs are embracing Asian flavours and culture. 🎓 Finalist: North Hertfordshire College 🇯🇵 Cuisine Focus: Japanese 🥇 Competition: Zest Quest Asia 🎙️ Host: Talking Hospitality Podcast 👉 Subscribe for more finalist stories from this year’s Zest Quest Asia competition. #ZestQuestAsia #HospitalityEducation #CulinaryStudents #AsianCuisine #UKColleges #FutureChefs #TalkingHospitality #HospitalityPodcast #ChefTraining #JapaneseCuisine