Beyond The Kitchen Podcast

In Episode 9 of Beyond The Kitchen, we sit down with James Hansford, Neil Moylan’s business partner, to explore their unique journey from a client relationship to full-time partnership. From navigating the transitions of a 27-year-old family business to moving from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic growth, James shares what it takes to effectively scale and support established small-to-...

In Episode 8 of Beyond The Kitchen, we sit down with Deiric, one of the talented kitchen designers at Moylans, to explore the art of bespoke kitchen design. From creating functional, long-lasting spaces to managing client expectations and the unseen work behind every project, Deiric shares what it takes to bring exceptional kitchens to life. #BeyondTheKitchen #Moylans #KitchenDesign #BespokeKitche...

In this episode of Beyond The Kitchen, Neil sits down with veteran chef Grae Walker, who has spent nearly three decades at the heart of the vibrant culinary scene in Leigh-on-Sea. Grae shares his journey from a childhood rooted in family roasts and home baking to his professional training at one of the country's top catering colleges. In this episode, we discuss: • A Life in the Kitchen: Grae’s 28...

In this episode, we go "beyond the kitchen" to explore the technical side of home transformation. Neil Moylan is joined by Malcolm, an "old school" kitchen installer who has been part of the Moylans family for 15 years. Together, they pull back the curtain on the complex logistics of a professional kitchen installation. Malcolm explains his methodical process, from the initial "unwrapping" and lab...

In Episode 5, Neil talks to Steve from S.W. Brook Construction about working with local trades, building trust, and what really matters when you’re planning a kitchen or renovation. Expect practical stories from the trade, clear advice on hiring and costing, and an honest look at how reliable partnerships shape great projects. We discuss: • Local reputation and repeat business - how reliable workm...

In Episode 4 of Beyond The Kitchen, Neil visits returning customer Michelle in her beautiful home in Leigh-on-Sea to talk about her full kitchen renovation experience with Moylans. Filmed in Michelle’s finished kitchen, this episode offers an honest, first-hand look at the entire customer journey from initial design consultation through to installation and aftercare. We discuss: What it’s really l...

In this episode of Beyond the Kitchen, the team sits down with Sue Kelly, owner of Home Estate Agents, a premium agency that has been a staple of the Leigh Broadway community since 2009. The discussion explores the parallels between the real estate and kitchen design industries, emphasizing that both are built on long-term relationships and family values rather than just transactions. Sue shares h...

In Episode 2 of Beyond The Kitchen, Neil sits down with Marc from Bloxham Designs, a highly experienced draftsman and project manager to explore what really goes into designing a successful kitchen. From early concept drawings to on-site problem solving, this episode breaks down the key decisions that shape a kitchen project and the common challenges that arise along the way. We discuss: • The mos...

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond The Kitchen In this episode, Neil sits down with Moylans’ Development Director, Matt Walsh, for an honest conversation about the kitchen design industry, the story behind the company, and what really goes into designing a high-quality kitchen. We cover: How Moylans began and evolved into a leading kitchen design company • What separates great kitchen des...