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The editors of Catering Insight (Clare Nicholls) and Foodservice Equipment Journal (Andrew Seymour) speak to major catering equipment supply chain and restaurant industry figures to grill them on the stories behind the headlines.
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Episode 55: Ashley Woodhouse and Katie Prowse

Market Talk podcastSep 14, 2021

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Episode 59: Julian Shine and Colette Fox

Episode 59: Julian Shine and Colette Fox

This episode sees Julian Shine, MD of Shine Catering Systems, discussing the opportunities in a busy commercial kitchen project marketplace, and how his company is working around supply chain challenges, while Colette Fox, programme manager at Pro Veg UK, reveals how the organisation is helping school caterers to introduce more plant-based meals.

Apr 14, 202227:15
Episode 58: Zack Bishti and Glenn Roberts

Episode 58: Zack Bishti and Glenn Roberts

Neat Burger co-founder and MD Zack Bishti details the plant-based restaurant chain's online and offline restaurant model for consistent success, driven by investor Lewis Hamilton's values, while Winterhalter UK's head of sales, Glenn Roberts, explores how to manage wildly escalating costs in professional kitchens.

Mar 14, 202232:59
Episode 57: Mike Floyd and Gary Baker

Episode 57: Mike Floyd and Gary Baker

Mike Floyd, MD of Lovat's Group, details how he and his wife Pam have taken over the Fife-based distributor with a mission to make it the best service provider in Scotland, while Gary Baker, the founder and MD of Intelligent Appliances, reveals how the Urban Cultivator 'indoor kitchen garden' is helping to minimise food miles.

Feb 17, 202230:32
Episode 56: Colleen Costello and Matthew Merritt-Harrison

Episode 56: Colleen Costello and Matthew Merritt-Harrison

This edition of Market Talk sees Colleen Costello, co-founder and CEO of Vyv, reveal how her company's antimicrobial LED lighting technology will change the face of foodservice hygiene, while Matthew Merritt-Harrison, immediate past chair of FCSI UK & Ireland, discusses how the association is supporting new consultants and the challenges of swapping to equivalent quality equipment brands when supply chain issues strike.

Oct 13, 202127:30
Episode 55: Ashley Woodhouse and Katie Prowse

Episode 55: Ashley Woodhouse and Katie Prowse

Ashley Woodhouse, operations director, Bird Restaurants, and Katie Prowse, senior insight manager, Lumina Intelligence, discuss whether small menus are here to stay and how the pandemic accelerated existing foodservice trends.

Sep 14, 202122:38
Episode 54: David Bentley and Rob Gibson

Episode 54: David Bentley and Rob Gibson

This episode sees David Bentley, director of Bentley Consulting, and Rob Gibson, sales director, Retigo UK, discuss the founding of the Independent Foodservice & Hospitality Consultants (IFHC) group and how preparing for Brexit was essential to stay ahead of supply chain disruption.

Sep 10, 202124:20
Episode 53: Adam Mason and Matthew Kitchin

Episode 53: Adam Mason and Matthew Kitchin

This week's episode is a special on mental health and wellbeing, with Adam Mason, CEDA director general, detailing the motivations behind founding the Together We Will initiative, which is focusing on various aspects of corporate social responsibility, and Matthew Kitchin, C&C Catering Equipment's commercial manager, discussing his participation in Together We Will's recent Mental Health First Aid England's mental health awareness training, and how C&C is taking those learnings throughout the company.

Aug 18, 202131:14
Episode 52, special session in association with Hobart UK
Aug 05, 202128:08
Episode 51, special session in association with Hobart UK
Jul 22, 202128:12
Episode 50: Oliver Hall and Toby Magness

Episode 50: Oliver Hall and Toby Magness

This week's episode sees Oliver Hall, MD at food procurement specialist allmanhall, delve into product shortages and resulting rising prices, while Toby Magness, UK sales director for cooking suite manufacturer Ambach, reports on a busy period at the firm before its Italian factory shuts down over the summer.

Jul 14, 202121:46
Episode 49: Shane Mansfield and Warwick Wakefield

Episode 49: Shane Mansfield and Warwick Wakefield

This week's episode of Market Talk sees Just Eat for Business' director of marketing, Shane Mansfield, discussing the firm's recent rebrand from City Pantry and the workplace dining market's constant change, while Flexeserve's customer experience director, Warwick Wakefield, outlines how his firm’s latest back of house hot holding cabinet has boosted sales as delivery services have soared.

Jul 07, 202125:24
Episode 48: Jacquie Jenkins and Glenn Roberts

Episode 48: Jacquie Jenkins and Glenn Roberts

This week’s Market Talk sees HB Catering & Refrigeration’s MD Jacquie Jenkins reveal the motivations behind the distributor’s new launches of an equipment hire service and an operator reopening hotline, while Glenn Roberts, Winterhalter UK’s national head of sales, details how industry feedback prompted the warewasher firm’s latest Workhorse series. Plus together they discuss both sides of the current supply chain challenges.

Jun 17, 202128:59
Episode 47: Tanya Hugo and Michael Eyre

Episode 47: Tanya Hugo and Michael Eyre

Hard Rock International’s director of operations for Europe, Tanya Hugo, discusses UK hospitality turning a corner and managing her region using technology, while Jestic Foodservice Solutions’ culinary director Michael Eyre reveals how the supplier is moving its training back to face to face from online.

Jun 09, 202128:60
Episode 46: Sergey Chekmarev and Nathan Jones

Episode 46: Sergey Chekmarev and Nathan Jones

NPD Group senior market research consultant Sergey Chekmarev analyses the success of foodservice delivery, while Gamble Foodservice Solutions’ MD Nathan Jones reports accelerating trends in equipment serving the delivery market, such as hot holding appliances.

May 27, 202126:03
Episode 45: Anna Massey and Richard Fordham

Episode 45: Anna Massey and Richard Fordham

In this week's episode GS Catering Equipment's business development director Anna Massey discusses working on an incredible 36 projects during the pandemic, while Ki-Tech Solutions MD Richard Fordham highlights the issue of insufficient available power for commercial kitchens, and priming sites for full connectivity.

May 20, 202126:52
Episode 44: Adam Mason and Nick Archer

Episode 44: Adam Mason and Nick Archer

This week’s Market Talk is a CEDA and training special, with director general Adam Mason and Archer Catering Systems’ director Nick Archer revealing the association’s ‘DNA’ training arm, and how the standards they have developed are now available to the whole industry to ensure that relevant qualifications exist for all disciplines of the catering equipment sector.

May 11, 202127:14
Episode 43: Lee Brookes and Ben Aird

Episode 43: Lee Brookes and Ben Aird

It’s a pub special on this week’s Market Talk, with Lee Brookes, food development manager at McMullen & Sons, revealing how a streamlined menu and operations got his kitchens serving swiftly for the outdoor reopening, while Charvet Premier Ranges’ key account manager Ben Aird details how the cooking equipment manufacturer has ensured durability and quality in new modular appliances for the pub market.

May 05, 202127:08
Episode 42: Jon Steward and Steve McGarvie

Episode 42: Jon Steward and Steve McGarvie

In this week’s Market Talk, Jon Steward, European head of FER at PKL, reveals why the company’s U-Select offering was rebranded to Foodservice Equipment Rental, and Steve McGarvie, UK sales and marketing director at Victor Manufacturing, gives the inside track on the company’s relocation.

Apr 27, 202123:03
Special episode: Designing the Future Foodservice Experience, in association with Marco Beverage Systems

Special episode: Designing the Future Foodservice Experience, in association with Marco Beverage Systems

This week’s Market Talk is a special episode on ‘Designing  the Future Foodservice Experience’ brought to you in association with Marco Beverage Systems, the leading supplier of innovative water boilers and coffee brewers.

Marco’s commercial director Daniel Versey, Vision Commercial Kitchens’ Jack Sharkey and Loaf & Coal’s Arnaud Kaziewicz join us for a fascinating discussion on the considerations shaping F&B design as the lines between traditional retail, foodservice and convenience environments blur.

Apr 20, 202130:42
Episode 40: Paul Shaw and Paul Ingram

Episode 40: Paul Shaw and Paul Ingram

Paul Shaw, CEO of newly-formed non-profit organisation, Restaurant Collective, reveals how the member-led community is launching with a mission to save the UK’s independent restaurants, while Carpigiani UK MD Paul Ingram exclusively reveals a new product for the dealer channel and how the ice cream machine specialist has integrated the Ice-O-Matic brand into its portfolio.

Apr 14, 202125:50
Episode 39: Simon Mussett and Lugano Kapembwa

Episode 39: Simon Mussett and Lugano Kapembwa

This week’s Market Talk is a sustainability special, with Sodexo UK and Ireland head of waste management, Simon Mussett, detailing how the caterer has halved its food waste where it has deployed its WasteWatch programme while Loopcycle co-founder and CEO, Lugano Kapembwa, reveals how his equipment traceability platform can enable better servicing solutions and safeguard manufacturers’ reputations.

Apr 06, 202125:17
Episode 38: Kirstin Hatherley and Mike Inwood

Episode 38: Kirstin Hatherley and Mike Inwood

Hatherley Commercial Services MD, Kirstin Hatherley, discusses winning a CEDA Grand Prix Award and inspiring industry servicing apprentices to train during lockdown, while FEM sales director Mike Inwood reveals how his team was furloughed on his second day in his new role, but that the supplier’s diverse portfolio has seen it come back fighting.

Mar 31, 202123:18
Episode 37: Dominic Ricciardi and Mark Stratford

Episode 37: Dominic Ricciardi and Mark Stratford

Caterquip UK MD Dominic Ricciardi discusses how dark kitchens are driving the reconditioned equipment trade, while Interlevin’s head of retail refrigeration, Mark Stratford, reveals how Brexit stockpiling helped the manufacturer to meet rising freezer demand, particularly in retail.

Mar 25, 202127:40
Episode 36: Chris Moore and Ross Gibson

Episode 36: Chris Moore and Ross Gibson

Chris Moore, CEO of The Clink, details how the charity is expanding its offender culinary training programme to 70 prisons over the next 3 years, while Ross Gibson, sales director of Pro Foodservice Reps, gives the inside story of Spidocook’s addition to the rep group’s portfolio.

Mar 17, 202123:29
Episode 35: Tracy Kohl and Colin Lacey

Episode 35: Tracy Kohl and Colin Lacey

Ex yacht chef Tracy Kohl discusses her new 21Blox platform helping chefs to launch new culinary concepts, while Merrychef vice president and MD Colin Lacey gives the inside story on how the accelerated oven's booming year necessitated major investment and recruitment for its Sheffield factory.

Mar 12, 202124:41
Episode 34: Paul Neville and Dean Simpson

Episode 34: Paul Neville and Dean Simpson

CHR Food Service Equipment MD Paul Neville talks smart and efficient kitchens and carbon reduction, while Pentland Wholesale operations director Dean Simpson sheds light on the shipping crisis impact and getting back to full operation.

Mar 02, 202119:50
Episode 33: Jamie Poole and Riccardo Scuotto

Episode 33: Jamie Poole and Riccardo Scuotto

&serve founder Jamie Poole and Krupps export MD Riccardo Scuotto discuss establishing a dealership during a pandemic, how Compack UK is helping the warewashing manufacturer import entry level machines to the UK amid Brexit disruption, and how they are maintaining industry relationships over Zoom.

Feb 22, 202123:32
Episode 32: Kris Hall and Russell Stilwell

Episode 32: Kris Hall and Russell Stilwell

Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, a non-profit campaign to challenge mental health stigma within the hospitality industry, and Russell Stilwell, an ambassador for the Mates in Mind mental health charity, discuss The Burnt Chef's new text-based support service and practical steps SME owners can take to ensure their teams' mental wellbeing.

Feb 15, 202127:40
Episode 31: Cyrus Todiwala and Iain Phillips

Episode 31: Cyrus Todiwala and Iain Phillips

Cyrus Todiwala, chef patron of Café Spice Namaste, reveals how he's starting two new ventures in a pandemic, and Iain Phillips, deputy MD at  Regale Microwave Ovens, discusses the benefits of the new Winia brand of microwaves.

Jan 18, 202130:42
Episode 30: Marcello Distefano and Jared Greenhalgh

Episode 30: Marcello Distefano and Jared Greenhalgh

The last Market Talk of 2020 sees San Carlo Restaurant Group MD, Marcello Distefano, discussing opening a new London site in the middle of a pandemic, and Panasonic UK business development manager, Jared  Greenhalgh, musing on the benefits of being part of a strong, international manufacturer.

Dec 14, 202031:43
Episode 29: Gary Nunn and Chris Brazier

Episode 29: Gary Nunn and Chris Brazier

Gary Nunn, MD of Unox UK, and Chris Brazier, group event director at Diversified Communications, discuss the future of industry events, building a new UK facility and recruiting despite the pandemic.

Dec 09, 202024:24
Episode 28: Marios Poumpouris and Steve Hobbs

Episode 28: Marios Poumpouris and Steve Hobbs

Chiller Box MD Marios Poumpouris and Grande Cuisine director and new FEA chair Steve Hobbs on the twin challenges of Covid and Brexit, three  equipment cycles to net zero carbon and the Nina Simone philosophy.

Nov 25, 202026:55
Episode 27: Alex Bradley and Gary Hunter

Episode 27: Alex Bradley and Gary Hunter

RDA director Alex Bradley and Westminster Kingsway College deputy executive principal Gary Hunter on moving learning online 5 years early,  supply chain solidarity and the restaurant of the future.

Nov 18, 202029:48
Episode 26: Phil Shelley and Steve Buckmaster

Episode 26: Phil Shelley and Steve Buckmaster

Phil Shelley, soft FM operational management, NHS Improvement, and Steve Buckmaster, director of sales UK, Brita Professional, discuss the  implications of the Hospital Food Review and getting the best out of catering equipment.

Nov 11, 202025:48
Episode 25: Andrew Green and Ewen Cairns

Episode 25: Andrew Green and Ewen Cairns

Andrew Green, Craft Guild of Chefs chief executive, and Ewen Cairns, Foster/Gamko UK sales manager on lockdown 2, mentoring and the rise of  freezers.

Nov 05, 202027:08
Episode 24: Andrew Fordyce and Brian Lavelle

Episode 24: Andrew Fordyce and Brian Lavelle

Andrew Fordyce, IFSE group MD, and Brian Lavelle, Culimat UK and Ireland sales manager, discuss full orderbooks, devising Covid designs and  social media stardom.

Oct 29, 202024:37
Episode 23: John Ponsford and Tim Bender

Episode 23: John Ponsford and Tim Bender

John Ponsford, director of Bartlett, and Tim Bender, sales director of Hobart Equipment Division, discuss project positives, innovative financing packages, and stockpiling again for Brexit.

Oct 22, 202020:18
Episode 22: Ryan Yeates and David Demres

Episode 22: Ryan Yeates and David Demres

Ryan Yeates, director of operations at Advance Group and David Demres, vice president of marketing and strategic development for AutoQuotes, on the swift digital shift, investments in the millions and trial by fire introductions to the industry.

Oct 14, 202024:35
Episode 21: Mike Jackson and Emma Brooks

Episode 21: Mike Jackson and Emma Brooks

Roadchef's director of supply chain management and head of charity, Mike Jackson, and Quintex Systems' general manager, Emma Brooks, discuss the changing priorities for sustainability and energy management within the foodservice industry.

Oct 07, 202025:12
Episode 20: Paul Gilhooly and Steve Elliott

Episode 20: Paul Gilhooly and Steve Elliott

Gratte Brothers Catering Equipment sales director, Paul Gilhooly, and Valentine Equipment and Cuisinequip sales director, Steve Elliott, discuss major client renewal, preparing for an influx of repairs and the efficiencies of remote working.

Oct 01, 202024:54
Episode 19: Brian Trollip and Edward Palin

Episode 19: Brian Trollip and Edward Palin

Dishoom's chief operations wallah, Brian Trollip, and Filta Group's commercial director, Edward Palin, on heartbreaking closures, the herculean effort of launching during a pandemic, and how innovation has enabled businesses to come out stronger from lockdown.

Sep 22, 202023:30
Episode 18: Jon Davies and Paula Sherlock

Episode 18: Jon Davies and Paula Sherlock

Jon Davies, MD of event caterer Levy UK and Paula Sherlock, MD of light equipment supplier, Signature FSE, discuss the rollercoaster of pilot  events, equipment flexibility for outdoor dining and the tension between Covid-safe and sustainability requirements.

Sep 16, 202025:44
Episode 17: Leigh Howard and Peter Galliford

Episode 17: Leigh Howard and Peter Galliford

Leigh Howard, MD of Lakes Catering Maintenance, and Peter Galliford, commercial director of Mechline Developments, discuss workforce  efficiencies, the increasing importance of kitchen hygiene and how cooler weather could present more challenges for the foodservice sector going into winter.

Sep 08, 202027:52
Episode 16: Seamus O'Donnell and Scott Jones

Episode 16: Seamus O'Donnell and Scott Jones

Seamus O'Donnell, culinary director of The Alchemist bars and restaurants, and Scott Jones, UK and Ireland sales and key account director at True Refrigeration discuss green keepers, cleaning champions and reinstating credit.

Aug 19, 202028:29
Episode 15: Phil Howard and John Whitehouse

Episode 15: Phil Howard and John Whitehouse

Catering Design Group MD, Phil Howard, and First Choice Group MD, John Whitehouse, discuss how their businesses coped during the crisis, when  trade will return to pre-Covid levels, and the vital role of industry trade associations.

Aug 13, 202029:02
Episode 14: Peter Jarrett and David McKown

Episode 14: Peter Jarrett and David McKown

This special episode of Market Talk sees Gaea Educational Systems MD, Peter Jarrett, detail his recommendations for Covid-safe operation in  kitchens, with David McKown, the University of Sheffield's head of training and quality, accommodation and commercial services, revealing how he is implementing the measures on campus.

Aug 05, 202026:04
Episode 13: Rob Bywell and Simon Lohse

Episode 13: Rob Bywell and Simon Lohse

Rob Bywell, CEO of the Airedale Group, and Simon Lohse, MD of Rational UK, discuss adapting to the lockdown, a more digital kitchen, and an  increased focus on servicing.

Jul 29, 202028:44
Episode 12: Peter Kitchin and Simon Frost

Episode 12: Peter Kitchin and Simon Frost

Peter Kitchin, MD of C&C Catering Equipment and Simon Frost, director UK and Ireland at Hoshizaki, talk bucking the project wins trend, trade tracking in the right direction and avoiding making redundancies

Jul 22, 202026:37
Episode 11: Louise Palmer-Masterton and Rob Wager

Episode 11: Louise Palmer-Masterton and Rob Wager

Rob Wager, sales director at Maidaid Halcyon, and Louise Palmer-Masterton, the founder of Stem + Glory restaurants, chat about pricing, efficiency and what the coronavirus crisis means for the trend towards plant-based menus.

Jul 16, 202025:26
Episode 10: Keith Warren and Paul Fieldhouse

Episode 10: Keith Warren and Paul Fieldhouse

Keith Warren, chief executive of the Foodservice Equipment Association and Paul Fieldhouse, head of business development at surplus catering  equipment company Ramco join Catering Insight and Foodservice Equipment Journal in a special discussion focusing on the benefits and challenges  of second hand catering equipment.

Jul 06, 202026:37