Feb 17, 2026
It’s the first full-squad catch-up of the year. We cover how January trade really played out, David Miller’s fish and potato market update (including why cod prices look stable for now), and why “cheaper alternative species” marketing often backfires. We also get practical on price anchoring, portion strategy,...
Feb 9, 2026
Mark Petrou & Danny Hennessy discuss how fish and chip shop valuations have changed dramatically — and why most owners don’t realise it. In this episode, they break down how shops are valued today, why profit now matters more than turnover, how banks really view the industry, and what owners should be thinking about...
Jan 24, 2026
Stelios sits down with seasoned restaurateur James Fowler to explore the resilient world of UK hospitality. From his early days starting a fruit bar on Bournemouth's beach to running successful venues like The Larder House for over 15 years, James shares his passion for quality food, community-driven high streets, and...
Jan 19, 2026
Mark Petrou is joined by Warren and Sarah Paul of Paramount Creative for an open and wide-ranging conversation about the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards, visibility and what real recognition means for fish and chip shops.
Warren and Sarah share their journey from hospitality publishing and design into creating some of the...
Dec 20, 2025
Stelios is joined by Allen Simpson, CEO of UKHospitality, and Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, for an open and detailed discussion on the pressures facing hospitality businesses across the UK.
The conversation explores business rates, rising rateable values, wage policy, VAT, employment reform and why many pubs,...