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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.

 

#246 - May Podsquad: Trade Reality & Market Pressure

May 18, 2026

In episode #246 of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios is joined by the Podsquad team — Kelly Barnes, David Miller, David Nicolaou and Mark Petrou — for a May roundtable on the realities facing fish and chip operators right now.

The discussion covers trade in 2026, changing customer behaviour, rising food and supply chain...

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#245 - Jamie Russo & Charlie Collins on Fish Prices, Delivery Apps, Margins and the Future of Fish & Chips

May 12, 2026

In this episode of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios is joined by Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar in Stonehaven and Charlie Collins from Frydales in Leicester for an honest operator-to-operator conversation about the current state of the fish and chip industry.

Originally planned as a Q&A episode, the conversation quickly...

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#243 - The Decline of the Rural Pub and What It Means for Community Life | Dr Claire Markham & Mark Petrou

Mar 31, 2026

Mark Petrou is joined by Dr Claire Markham of Nottingham Trent University to discuss the social, cultural and economic role of rural pubs in Britain today. Together, they examine why the village pub remains such an important part of community life, why so many are struggling, and how nostalgia, commercial reality and...

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#242 - Fish & Chip Shop Reality Check: Stable Cod Prices, Smarter Menu Psychology

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,...

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#241 - What Are Fish & Chip Shops Really Worth? — with Danny Hennesy

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...

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