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Step behind the scenes of the UK’s vibrant hospitality industry with Lifting the Curtain: Conversations in Hospitality. Hosted by Andy Downton, this podcast explores the lives and lessons of chefs, restaurateurs, and managers shaping the culinary world. Perfect for industry pros and enthusiasts, each episode blends insights on challenges, trends, and innovations with a touch of entertainment. From navigating kitchen pressures to uncovering what makes restaurants thrive, this show delivers candid stories, expert advice, and inspiration to elevate your passion for hospitality.
Andy Downton (Powered by DRGNFLYSOCIAL) hosts Lifting the Curtain: Conversations in Hospitality, a business show with 13 episodes published.
What does it really take to build a decades-long career in hospitality—and still love it? In this episode of Lifting the Curtain, Andy sits down with a long-time mentor, colleague, and friend—now Managing Director of Soh
From Michelin Kitchens to 23 Restaurants: Anthony’s Journey as Culinary Director at Gaucho What does it really take to go from a 16-year-old apprentice in Provence to running the kitchens of over 20 restaurants? In this
Mental health has long been one of hospitality’s biggest unspoken struggles. In this deeply honest episode of Lifting the Curtain, Andy sits down with Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, to talk about depressio
In this episode of Lifting the Curtain, host Andy Downton sits down with hospitality icon Dr. Robert Walton MBE — widely regarded as the Godfather of Hospitality. From opening his first restaurant at just 24, to shaping
In this episode of Lifting the Curtain, Andy Downton sits down with Matthias Lataille — founder of No&(F)LOW — for a deeply honest conversation about sobriety, identity, and the changing face of hospitality. Matthias sha
From Sandhurst to Savoy, Artesian and her own consultancy, Anna Sebastian unpacks real hospitality leadership, bar culture, burnout and purpose. From Sandhurst to Leicester Square nightclubs, from the American Bar at The
In this episode of The Burnt Chocolate Podcast, we sit down with Chef Calum Franklin, the man who turned traditional British pies into an art form — earning him the title “The Pie King.” From washing dishes to running wo
Join Andy Downton of Burnt Chocolate Consultancy for a deep dive with Chef and Owner Jesse Dunford Wood of Parlour, Six Portland Road, and Events by Harvest. Jesse’s career is a masterclass in resilience, creative operat
Join Andy Downton as he welcomes Jean-Baptiste (JB), the dynamic leader behind the expansion of London's premier Thesleff Group. From a childhood steeped in French gastronomy to managing Michelin-star restaurants and nav
Join Andy Downton in conversation with David Carter, the visionary behind Smokestak, Manteca, Oma, and Agora- four of London’s most talked-about restaurants. From his roots in Barbados to redefining accessible dining in
Join Andy Downton as he sits down with Simon King, the Managing Director of Heston Blumenthal’s iconic Fat Duck Group, for an inspiring and insightful conversation about hospitality leadership and innovation. In this epi
Join Andy Downton as he interviews Simon Young, founder of Simon Young Culinary Solutions and one of the UK’s most respected chefs, with over 40 years’ experience leading luxury hotel kitchens at Rosewood London and Jume
Join Andy Downton as he sits down with Matt Mawtus, General Manager of London’s acclaimed Hide, for a candid conversation about the realities and rewards of modern hospitality management. Key Highlights: - Hide’s Evoluti
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