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Episode 129: Paul Goodgame on Leadership, Inflation, and the Future of Fish & Chips(Post)
The latest episode of The Ceres Podcast is one fish and chip shop owners can't afford to miss. Host Stelios Theocharous sits down with Paul Goodgame, Managing Director of The Chesterford Gr ...
Episode 140 - Geoff Whitehead from Dreams to Reality(Post)Stelios welcomes Geoff Whitehead, the current National Federation of Fish Friers Fish & Chip Shop of the Year winner, in an engaging episode 140 of the Ceres Podcast that promises insights, i ...
Budget 2025 tightens the squeeze on hospitality as tax drag bites(Post)The hospitality sector has warned that the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget could intensify pressure on venues already trading on narrow margins. Industry leaders point to a likely squeeze on consume ...
How Labour's Election Win Could Transform Hospitality(Post)Sir Keir Starmer has become the UK's first Labour Prime Minister since 2010, securing a significant majority with a landslide victory in the general election. With Labour holding a parliamentary m ...
Point of View - What the Next Government Won't Tell Us(Post)Every election season (and in between), many in the hospitality industry get their hopes up. You dream of lower VAT rates, better margins, and more government support. Yet, this ends up in disappo ...
A Fresh Start: Podsquad Episode 194 Review(Post)The Ceres Podcast kicks off 2025 with an engaging, thought-provoking, and often humorous discussion in Episode 194. Stelios hosts an animated conversation with guests David Miller, Mark Petrou, and ...
Hugh Lipscombe on Episode 134: Legacy, Leadership, and the Future of Fish & Chips(Post)In this captivating episode, we sit down with Hugh Lipscombe, the Founder and Chairman of The Chesterford Group. Hugh's journey began with the establishment of Fish N Chick'n and has since expa ...
Doner Shack Relocates Headquarters to the US, Citing UK Tax Challenges(Post)The well-known kebab restaurant brand Doner Shack has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to the United States, a decision driven by what it describes as a challenging business environmen ...
Mastering Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Your Business(Post)Cash flow is often referred to as the lifeblood of a business, and rightly so. It encompasses all forms of payment received at the point of purchase, be it coins, notes, or card payments. It's the ...
#50: How London's Hospitality Sector Adapted to Crisis – A Conversation with David Moore(Post)The hospitality industry is no stranger to challenges, but few moments have tested businesses as profoundly as in recent years. In Episode 50 of The Ceres Podcast, host Stelios Theocharous& ...
#58 - Paul Williams Talks KFE, Innovation, and the Future of Fish & Chips(Post)In Episode 58 of The Ceres Podcast, host Stelios Theocharous sits down with Paul Williams, the Managing Director of KFE UK Limited, to explore his fascinating career path, the evolution of frying ran ...
Episode 52: Crisis, Community, and the Future of Fish & Chips – A Conversation with Andrew Crook(Post)How does an industry known for tradition and community spirit adapt when faced with unprecedented challenges? That's the question at the heart of Episode 52 of The Ceres Podcast, where host ...