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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.

 

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#133 - Alastair Horabin, Building A Successful Fish & Chip Group, Part Two

Jan 24, 2023

PART TWO

In this two-part special, Stelios talks to Alastair Horabin, the director of Seniors Group on the Fylde Coast.

Alastair doesn't hold back in this episode, and in business, he doesn't mess about. Nine outlets and more to come, a central preparation factory that supplies his outlets.

They talk about so much that...

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#132 - Alastair Horabin: Building A Successful Fish & Chip Group, Part One

Jan 24, 2023

PART ONE

In this two-part special, Stelios talks to Alastair Horabin, the director of Seniors Group on the Fylde Coast.

Alastair doesn't hold back in this episode, and in business, he doesn't mess about. Nine outlets and more to come, a central preparation factory that supplies his outlets.

They talk about so much that...

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#131 - Josette Foster: Focus on the NFFF Fish & Chip Awards

Jan 18, 2023

In this episode, Stelios talks to Josette Foster, a regional director for the national federation of fish friers. 

 

As well as her role within the federation, she owns the multi-award-winning shop - Fish & chips at Weston Grove, which she started with her late husband, Richard.

 

This episode has one topic: Fish & Chip...

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#130 - Andrew Crook: Challenges to the industry, VAT Fraud and Government Assistance for Hospitality

Jan 8, 2023

In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios talks to Andrew Crook, the president of The National Federation of Fish Friers and owner of Skippers Fish Bar in Euxton.

 

They talk about the industry's current challenges, fish prices, commodity prices, double invoicing and VAT fraud.

 

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#129 - Paul Goodgame: Career in Fish & Chips, Inflation and VAT Fraud.

Jan 1, 2023

In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios talks to Paul Goodgame, the managing director of The Chesterford Group. 

 

They talk about Paul's career progression and how he worked at TCG for 29 years and became operations director in 2010 and managing director in 2020. 

 

Paul discusses the challenges of covid19,...

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