Hospitality Insights

✅Dive into the newest episode of Hospitality Insights featuring Kate Attieh, the brains behind Ktea Kombucha. ✅Learn the story of how Ktea started and why drinking kombucha is good for you. Find out what makes Ktea different from other brands and how they connect with hospitality businesses in Jersey and Guernsey.

✅Check out the latest episode of Hospitality Insights with Simon Soar. Simon is the former CEO of Jersey Hospitality Association with a vast experience in this industry. ✅In this episode, not only do we dive into Simon’s background and the daily challenges he faces in his role, but we also discuss the hospitality of today in comparison to what this industry used to be when back in the days.

➡️A Blend of Wine and Hospitality with Flo Aranda. He's the wine expert from Cellar 1823 by Randalls. In this episode, Flo shares details about his background and the challenges that he faces daily in his role. ➡️Additionally, he talks about his passion for wine, current wine trends, and the role that wine plays in the local hospitality industry. ➡️He also touches on a question that many wine...

Check out the latest episode of Hospitality Insights with Emma Preisig, a young Jersey chef that left the Island to work at the 2 Michelin Starts restaurant, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. In this episode, not only do we dive into Emma’s background and the daily challenges she faces in her pastry chef job, but we also discuss how is to work in Raymond Blanc’s kitchen; about the future of hospitality...

✅Hospitality Insights Episode 16 with Will Holland, Executive Chef at the Atlantic Hotel. ✅In this episode, not only do we dive into Will’s background and the daily challenges he faces in his role, but we also discuss about the Michelin Guide, Eat Jersey Food Festival 2024 and his role as a mentor for the younger generation of chefs.

✅Hospitality Insights Episode 15 with Nik Boyle, head chef at Sumas. In this episode, not only do we dive into Nik’s background and the daily challenges he faces in his role, but we also discuss the switch he made from a possible career in law followed by a 180-degree turn to hospitality. ✅After being trained in classic cuisines when he was young, Nik firmly believes in taking things one step at...

✅Hospitality Insights Episode 14 with Svet Andreev a professional bartender with many years of experience behind the bar. ➡️In this episode, not only do we dive into his background and the daily challenges he faces in his role, but we also discuss the cocktail trends by comparing the Jersey market with the rest of the world when it comes to mixology and cocktail drinking habits.

✅Hospitality Insights Episode 13 with Emie and Franco from Kyoto Restobar. In this episode, we not only explore Emie's and Franco's backgrounds and the daily challenges they encounter in their roles in the front of house and kitchen, but we also delve into the journey of moving from another country to Jersey as a hospitality worker and discuss the unique aspects of Kyoto Restobar. Tune in by clic...

✅Hospitality Insights Episode 12 with Gabby Mason, from Jade-S Fisheries. In this episode, not only do we dive into Gabby’s background and the daily challenges she faces in the Fishing Industry, but we also discuss about the relationship with the hospitality sector, sustainability and the future of the Jersey’s fishing fleet.

The positives of Hospitality | Hospitality Insights | Ep. 11 ✅Check out the latest episode of Hospitality Insights with Dumitru Ursache, the Operations Manager at one of one of the top 5-star hotels here on the Island! ✅In this episode, not only do we dive into Dumitru's background and the daily challenges he faces in his role, but we also discuss the bright side of the industry. We explore why...

The commitment to local ingredients and seasonality | Hospitality Insights | Ep.10, with Kirstie Thorpe-Jones from Bass and Lobster.

Bangladeshi Cuisine in Jersey and the The story of Café Spice Sam, the owner of Café Spice is a Jersey based restauranteur with a long experience in the hospitality industry. In this episode he is talking about his young beginning in hospitality but also about the successful business that Cafe Spice is today... but it wasn't always the case.

Tom Howell is the owner of Prime Fry Fish and Chip Shop in Jersey and he has an inspiring story, starting from nothing to having the successful business that Prime Fry is today.

After gaining extensive experience in the industry both in Romania and Jersey, Cristi came to a realization: there exist significant challenges in the hospitality sector regarding mental health. As a result, he is now committed to making a positive change in this area.

After working at some of the best fine dining restaurants in Jersey and the UK, Jamie McDonald has settled as head chef at the busy Quayside restaurant in Jersey, bringing quality seafood and local ingredients dishes to local and tourists. In this episode he is talking about his career journey but also about the biggest threat to the Hospitality Industry, the staffing issue.

Indian Cuisine in Jersey | Chef Manvinder Singh | Hospitality Insights | Ep.5

Chef Steve Walker | Work life balance and kitchen challenges | Hospitality Insights | Ep. 4

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Tom Radiguet is a young, talented, Jersey born chef, he is currently running one of the best restaurants on the Islands, Samphire Restaurant. Tom has been working at the highest level right from the beginning of his cooking career, first at Longueville Manor and after at Ormer, the Michelin Star restaurant where he gained most of his experience and knowledge.

Peter has been working in the hospitality industry for over 30 years at some of the best UK and Jersey restaurants. He is currently running his successful catering business (B.E. Caterers) and enjoying a well balanced life away from the crazy fast pace à la carte service.