We chat with Hayley from Uber Eats about what makes Brighton such a great place to work, why she loves being involved with Brighton’s BRAVOs, and her thoughts on the city’s thriving hospitality scene.
Hayley also shares her top takeaway pick, and it’s a good one – Yeastie Boys!
We meet Mark Hancock, a Chef Lecturer at Brighton Metropolitan College specialising in City & Guilds Professional Cookery. Mark oversees lunch service at The Gallery Restaurant and leads on departmental sustainability initiatives. Mark is also aiming to build a relationship between the hospitality industry in Brighton and the college – to identify the skills gap that is currently missing, to enhance the students’ first hand experience with hospitality professionals and fill the skills gap within the city.
We meet Ivana Roy, co-owner of Petit Pois in Brighton’s Lanes, alongside her husband and head chef, David. Petit Pois is consistently ranked among the best restaurants in the city. In this interview, Ivana shares insights into what makes the restaurant so special and offers her perspective on the key ingredients for a successful business.
We sit down with Venith, the Food & Beverage Director at DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, to discuss his pivotal role at one of Brighton’s largest and busiest hotels. Venith shares insights into his wide-ranging responsibilities, overseeing the seamless delivery of food and drink services in this fast-paced environment. With a background as a chef, Venith takes us on a journey through his impressive career, highlighting the experiences that have shaped his path to becoming a leader in the hotel’s food and beverage operations.
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Nicky and Lonnie Allon, the passionate duo behind Nanima, to learn more about their journey. In this interview, they share the story of how Nanima came to life, the inspiration behind their unique style of Asian cuisine, and the warmth and vibrancy they’ve found being part of Brighton’s Kemptown community. From family recipes to the local support they’ve received, Nicky and Lonnie give us an insight into what makes Nanima such a special place.
We meet Andy MacKenzie, Head Chef at Pearly Cow, set to open in Brighton this October. Andy has worked at some incredible places in Brighton and beyond, and we were lucky enough to hear how his journey began. Inspired by his two uncles—both chefs on his father’s side—Andy followed in their footsteps, starting with a three-year apprenticeship at Gleneagles. From there, the rest, as they say, is history.
We recently sat down with Alice C Doyle, an environmental and sustainability consultant, who works across various industries, including hospitality. Her role is focused on integrating environmental protection into business strategies, ensuring a balance between profitability and sustainability. Alice’s work also prioritises the well-being of the community, society, and the planet.
We meet Adam Smith, the owner of the BRAVO Award winning Roundhill pub on Ditchling Road in Brighton.
Adam, who also owns The Joker and The Goose on Worthing seafront, shares his vision for creating a community hub at The Roundhill. He walks us through the exciting special nights currently on offer at the pub, his passions for everything vegan and he talks through the exciting events planned for the rest of the year.
We sat down with Tom Surgey to discuss his new book, How to Drink Wine, published by Seven Dials at the end of August. Tom, a well-known wine expert in the Sussex hospitality and wine industry, is a communicator, educator, TV presenter, and perhaps even an influencer.
Meet Alastair and Noemi Bell, the passionate duo behind the newly launched Apiary, located on the Brighton and Hove border.
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