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In November 2018, Stelios Theocharous, the founder of Ceres | Pure Food Innovation (and someone who occasionally finds his keys on the first try), launched the Ceres Podcast. This groundbreaking platform has now become a gathering spot for like-minded co-hosts:
• Mark Petrou, Petrou Bros
• Kelly Barnes, Krispies
• David Nicolaou, Auckley Friery
• David Miller, Millers Fish & Chips
 
Together, they embark on insightful conversations with the movers and shakers of the Food & Hospitality industry, forming the illustrious Podsquad.
 
At the Ceres Podcast, we take our time. There's no rushing here - unless we're late for dinner. We're on a mission to uncover the deep-seated passions that motivate our guests, ranging from Chefs and Fish & Chip Shop Owners to Food Producers and Hoteliers, including everyone who makes the hospitality world spin.
 
Our discussions are as varied as the ingredients in a gourmet dish, catering to anyone with a stake or interest in the bustling world of hospitality. If you're eager to learn from the experiences and stories that shape this industry, the Ceres Podcast awaits you. Dive into our world, where learning is served with a side of laughter.

 

Oct 31, 2019

Today's episode is with the renowned thalassophile Mitch Tonks, he is the co-founder of The Rockfish Group and co-owner with Mat Prowse of The Seahorse in Dartmouth. 

Mitch is truly a proper gentleman, he was really generous with his time on such a busy day and we discussed so many interesting topics. 

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Oct 23, 2019

David Moore is the owner of Pied à Terre. Established in 1991 and won their first Michelin Star in 1993 and today they have 1 Michelin Star & 3 AA rosettes. 

As a food and wine expert and hospitality consultant, Moore is a man of discerning tastes, both literally and figuratively speaking.

We discuss David’s journey...


Oct 15, 2019

Cem Oktem is from The Packet Bridge Fish & Chips in Bolton Le Sands & the soon to be Westgate Fish & Chips in Morecambe.

I have known Cem for a good few years, as he and his brother have been friends and customers for some time.

Similar to the conversation we had with Banico Zeniou in Episode 26, we wanted to just sit...


Oct 10, 2019

Adam Stokes is the co-owner of Adams Restaurant & The Oyster Club in Birmingham with his wife Natasha.

Adam is a private person; he likes to keep his head down and keep the focus on the restaurants. All of his attention is on making the restaurants better one step at a time.

I would like to congratulate the Adam & the...


Oct 3, 2019

There isn’t a lot that Stephen doesn’t know about coffee and for that reason, many call him the coffee hunter.

We discussed how Stephen went from the commodity desks at Goldman Sachs to trading speciality coffee, which didn’t really exist before he started Mercanta, we discuss coffee roasting in the U.K, issues...