Welcome to Talking Hospitality the Hospitality podcast that provides practical advice and interesting stories from those making a difference in hospitality.
Most episodes are just 20 minutes—ideal for your commute or a coffee break. Hosted by Timothy R Andrews, Tracey Rashid, and new co-host Joe McDonnell, the podcast aims to provide you with ideas and practical solutions for Hospitality professionals.
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Celebrating those folks at Zest Quest Asia who are bringing top quality Asian cuisine to schools and restaurants across the UK
Why isn’t Asian cuisine getting the recognition it deserves? In this episode of Talking Hospitality, we dive into the vibrant world of the Zest Quest Asia competition — a brilliant initiative championing young chefs and celebrating the depth and diversity of Asian food. Despite its global influence, Asian cuisine still struggles to get the same level of recognition in fine dining circles as French or Italian. When was the last time you saw a Michelin star go to a Filipino or Sri Lankan dis
Last year’s winners, Sheffield College, return with a new team and a new challenge: mastering Filipino cuisine. Inspired by the stories of past winners who travelled to the Philippines, they chose a cuisine they’d never cooked before – and dived straight in. In this episode, the team shares what they learned about Filipino culture, food traditions, religion and flavour. They also reflect on the pressure, the prep, and what it means to be part of this unique competition as future chefs carving
Paramjit & Bruce Nagra share their take on the power of flavour in their drinks CrazyGin, and how this has led to their business booming