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April 15, 2025

Think Hospitality people are dumb..?

Think Hospitality people are dumb? Think again. As part of our 5th anniversary celebratory week, we're sharing snippets from season 2, and in one episode we had 2 such legends on the show - Hilary Cooke PhD. FIH. MI. & Joanne Taylor-Stagg MSc MI FIH Both shared their stories on…

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April 14, 2025

When Hospitality is in your blood

We have had some bl**dy legends on the show over the years. As part of our 5th anniversary celebratory week, we're sharing snippets from season 2, and in one episode we had 2 such legends on the show - Hilary Cooke PhD. FIH. MI. & Joanne Taylor-Stagg MSc MI FIH…

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April 14, 2025

Remembering the shock of lockdown

Remember the shock of lockdowns? As part of our 5 year anniversary, we return to episode 1 and host at the time Sarah Kettel MIH shares her reaction to the shock of being told we were in lockdown #5years #talkinghospitality #podcast #lockdown Graphic Kitchen Leisurejobs

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April 13, 2025

What the heck does Furloughing mean anyway?

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

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April 13, 2025

Is Hospitality Poorly Paid? #talkinghospitality

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

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April 13, 2025

Fast Track careers for young people in Hospitality #talkinghospitality

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.

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April 12, 2025

Thinking of starting a podcast? Some advice from Taylor Swift

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…

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April 11, 2025

How podcasts can influence people

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

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April 10, 2025

Advice on being a chef from the Executive Head Chef of the Dorchester

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

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April 10, 2025

How Hospitality Can Offer Great Careers To Young People

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…

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April 9, 2025

How Hospitality has lost out by not appealing to 50+ year olds.

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

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April 9, 2025

Is it ok to hire staff that are better than you?

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?

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April 8, 2025

How to connect between Generations - Croftability

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

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April 8, 2025

Don't Let Fear Stop You #talkinghospitality #crazygin

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

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April 7, 2025

Cyrus Todiwala shares his vision of how Hospitality is a leveller, no matter what your background

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

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April 5, 2025

Cooking Up Dreams: The Rise of Asian Cuisine

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…

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April 3, 2025

"We Chose Filipino Food – Then Had to Learn It All from Scratch!” | Sheffield College ZQA Finalists

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…

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April 3, 2025

The power of flavour

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

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April 1, 2025

How we can embrace Asian food in the UK

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…

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April 1, 2025

Innovations of the Hospitality Industry During Lockdown #talkinghospitality #podcast

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!

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March 31, 2025

Why good cooking comes from the heart #talkinghospitality #zestquestasia #thedorchester

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

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March 31, 2025

It's time to STOP judging people by their age. #talkinghospitality #hospitalityindustry #ageism

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

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March 31, 2025

Cyrus Todiwala shares the origins of Zest Quest Asia, a top culinary competiton in the UK

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

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March 30, 2025

"We Turned Chicken Feet Soup into Fine Dining!” | Students Share Thai Food, Failures & Firsts

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…

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