Host Thom Hetherington explored what fired this Northern chef to global success and about his role as principal patron for Hospitality Action.
Food & Digital Panel Debate
Food is truly analogue but how we experience it is increasingly digital. Chaired by Lucy Noone-Blake, the panel discussed how brands and businesses build brand loyalty and ensure their share of the marketplace
2018
Fred Sirieix
Galvin at Windows General Manager and star of Channel 4's First Dates. Interviewed by Thom Hetherington, Holden Media.
Expert Technology Panel
Jamie Campbell, CGA (Chair); Laurence McCarthy, The Russell Partnership; Gavin Adair, Rosa's Thai Cafe; Johnny Smith, The Clove Club; Nadia el Hadery, YFood.
2017
Gary Neville & Michael O'Hare
GG Hospitality. Interviewed by Thom Hetherington, Holden Media.
Non-Executive Directors Panel
Thom Hetherington, Holden Media (Chair); Joycelyn Neve, Seafood Pub Company; Kieran Lawton, Palatine Private Equity; Nick de Sousa, Tariff & Dale; Peter Martin, CGA Peach.
2016
Jay Rayner
Food critic at The Guardian and The Observer, writer and broadcaster. Interviewed by Thom Hetherington, Holden Media.
Food Entrepreneurism Panel
Thom Hetherington, Holden Media (Chair); Nick Johnson, Market Operations Ltd, John Quilter, Jamie's Food Tube and CRU Kafe; Gary Usher, Sticky Walnut and Burnt Truffle; Cynthia Shanmugalingam, Kitchenette.
2015
Craig Bancroft & Nick Lander
Co-owner of Northcote and Ribble Valley Inns; Author, restaurateur, consultant and food critic.
Will Beckett
Founder, Hawksmoor. Interviewed by Thom Hetherington, Holden Media
2014
Marcello Distefano and Tim Bacon
Managing Director, San Carlo Group; CEO & Co-Founder, Living Ventures. Interviewed by Thom Hetherington, Holden Media.
