Beyond The Pass

We are kicking off this season with the fabulous Raj Markandoo. Raj is the operations manager at Bubala and a mentor with Be Inclusive hospitality. They are an advocate extraordinaire, focused on having open and honest conversations about mental health and the lived experience of being QPOC in hospitality. Tune in to hear us throw down about sobriety in hospitality, being the hospo professionals w...

On the season finale of Beyond the Pass we are sitting down with Josh Ebsworth. Josh’s industry experience spans all corners, they are a chef, have run their own small food business, worked in food development and are currently the Community Manager at Togather (formerly known at Feast It) which connects small food vendors with events of all scale. Tune in to hear us throw down about learning from...

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we sit down with London based chef and a qualified integrative therapist Merly Kammerling. They are the founder of Me Myself in Mind which provides workshops, one-to-one therapy and group facilitation, specifically for the hospitality industry. Tune in to hear us talk about all things therapy, the power of listening to yourself and the deep joy of kitchen life th...

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we are sitting down with the brilliant Olajide Alabi. Olajide is an Equality, Equity & Inclusion Disrupter and the co-founder of SISU: An Equality, Equity, Inclusion and Wellbeing consultancy. They are committed to disrupting the status quo in hospitality and beyond. Tune in to hear us throw down about the magic of TGIFridays, SISU’s powerful work in the indu...

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we sit down with the incomparable Hassel Aviles! Hassel is a hospitality pro and the founder of Not 9 to 5, a non-profit global leader in mental health advocacy for the foodservice and hospitality sector. Advocating education and a reimagining of the way we understand our industry, Hassel is a leading voice for change in hospitality. Tune in to hear us throw down...

*TW: suicide, suicidal ideation. 42min 29sec to 44min 00sec. On this episode we sit down with Emma Ross! After spending 15 years cheffing on super yachts, Emma qualified as a Mental Health First Aid instructor and - with the help of fellow yacht chef @cookinanook - founded Seas the Mind, which supports the mental health of those working at sea. A dedicated mental health advocate and hospitality su...

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we chat with Lorraine Copes. Lorraine is the founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality - a social enterprise and non profit committed to advancing racial equity in the industry. Along with founding BIH and being a driving force in the sector, she is also a hospo consultant and life coach - we were delighted to have her join us on the pod! Listen in for the best kept se...

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we are joined by the incredible Paris Bargchi. A London based hospitality pro - she has unbridled passion for this industry and a commitment for making it the best place possible for the people driving it. Tune in to hear us throw down about the glorious work happening @offbeatwines, how we can offer better support to our teams and what happens when we centre the...

Welcome to season two of Beyond the Pass! We are talking to chef and author Melanie White. Tune in to hear us discuss her debut memoir Behind Ocean Lines - a powerful story shining light into the dark crevices of the luxury yachting industry. We throw down about about the wild antics of a life at sea, the realities of mental health in yachting and the mighty mighty Shard!!

On the season finale episode of Beyond the Pass we were so lucky to chat with the brilliant Dan Lepard. He is the maverick behind London’s most loved breads, a trailblazing queer and a true industry legend. Tune in to hear us rant and rave over queer innovation in hospitality, why carrots should taste like carrots and his go to dinner spot in London (spoiler its @ St JOHN).

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we sit down with the brilliant chef and author Sal Dhalla. Through their company The Food Witch (@foodwitchsal) they are on a mission to have us reconnect to food and start cooking intutively. Listen in as they brilliantly dismantle capitalism, froth for in-season asparagus and sing the praises of London’s best Pain au Chocolate (Thank you @Jolene).

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we chat with Alex Large, co-founder and co-owner of Brother Marcus. Starting out on a shoestring budget to build a restaurant group celebrating its 6th year and 3rd site, Alex lets us in on some of the wild ride. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of hospitality, DIYing your way into the industry and the beauty of putting out fires big and small.

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we sit down with the brilliant Hester Ruoff. She is a BAFTA nominated producer who most recently brought us the hospitality love letter/nightmare that was Boiling Point. Tune in as we break down movie making kitchen magic, fulfilling duties of care and why you don’t have to choose between custard and ice cream when enjoying an apple crumble. TW: Self Harm - Pleas...

Join us on this episode of Beyond the Pass as we throw down with the fascinating Hezena Lees Mlang'a. Looking back at her career in hospitality after leaving the industry for a career in mental health, Hezena gets into the peaks and valleys of her time in hospitality, transferable skill sets and the superior fridge essentials.

Join us on this episode of Beyond the Pass with the oh so talented Zak Reavenall-Nuete. He is an extraordinary chef and an extraordinary human - he knows he’s got nothing to prove but what you can put on a plate and runs a kitchen without any toxic masculinity leaking out of the fryers. Tune in to hear about his fish n’ chips shop start, building the kinds of kitchens he wants to see in the world...

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we talk to Hannah-Beth Naughton. Hannah is a hospitality veteran and current Operations Manager for Pubs Project at JKS. Tune in to hear us throw down about the greatest bars in Leeds, moving on from work families that you love and where to hide dead bodies! Special shoutouts to the badass women at JKS, legendary Leeds boozer Sandinista, and the incredible manage...

Welcome to this very special bonus episode of Beyond the Pass to celebrate our 2nd birthday. In this episode our very own Rachel Kerr-Lapsley turns the mic on Founder and Director Tobie-Anna Durk. Tune in to hear them shoot the shit about Kelly's Cause, the highs and lows of hospitality and giving up the dream of becoming a marine biologist!

We are so excited to bring you this month’s episode of Beyond The Pass! We had the pleasure of talking to the incredible Ifeyinwa Fredrick for this episode. Ifeyinwa is the co-founder of Chuku’s, a talented playwright, banging dancer and all around kick-ass leader in the industry.

On this episode of Beyond the Pass, Kelly's Cause Founder and Director Tobie Anna talks with absolute legend Camilla Morgan. Camilla is the Sales Manager at Victoria Arduino and a chairperson for the incredible Kore Directive. Tune in to hear Camilla and Tobie-Anna talk representation in coffee, the impending revolution in hospitality and the undeniable beauty of Jason Statham.