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In November 2018, Stelios Theocharous, the founder of Ceres | Pure Food Innovation (and someone who occasionally finds his keys on the first try), launched the Ceres Podcast. This groundbreaking platform has now become a gathering spot for like-minded co-hosts:
• Mark Petrou, Petrou Bros
• Kelly Barnes, Krispies
• David Nicolaou, Auckley Friery
• David Miller, Millers Fish & Chips
 
Together, they embark on insightful conversations with the movers and shakers of the Food & Hospitality industry, forming the illustrious Podsquad.
 
At the Ceres Podcast, we take our time. There's no rushing here - unless we're late for dinner. We're on a mission to uncover the deep-seated passions that motivate our guests, ranging from Chefs and Fish & Chip Shop Owners to Food Producers and Hoteliers, including everyone who makes the hospitality world spin.
 
Our discussions are as varied as the ingredients in a gourmet dish, catering to anyone with a stake or interest in the bustling world of hospitality. If you're eager to learn from the experiences and stories that shape this industry, the Ceres Podcast awaits you. Dive into our world, where learning is served with a side of laughter.

 

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#226: Podsquad Unplugged – Lessons from the Frying Range

Aug 21, 2025

The Podsquad is back! Stelios Theocharous, Kelly Barnes, David Nicolaou, and Mark Petrou serve up straight-talking insights on running a fish & chip shop in tough times. From customer loyalty to bold leadership and community spirit, Episode 226 blends hard truths with humour, leaving business owners with practical...

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#225 - Kate Nicholls: Taxed Out & Fighting Back

Aug 8, 2025

Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, returns to The Ceres Podcast to unpack the brutal reality facing hospitality today. From VAT pressures and unfair business rates to rising wages and shrinking margins, Kate and host Stelios Theocharous tackle the big issues with honesty and clarity. 

They discuss what...

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#224 - Future-Proofing Fish & Chip Shops

Aug 7, 2025

In this episode of The Ceres Podcast, host Stelios sits down with two seasoned fish-and-chip professionals—Charlie Collins of Frydales and Antony Akathiotis of Merchants—to tackle the big challenges facing our industry. 

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#223: Lessons from Nigel Hodgson – Growing a Great Chippy from the Ground Up

Aug 6, 2025

In this episode, Nigel Hodgson of Hodgsons Chippy in Lancaster tells Mark Petrou how he built one of the UK’s most respected fish and chip shops—without shortcuts or gimmicks. 

From humble beginnings and sleeping above the shop, to winning Young Fish Frier and Fish & Chip Shop of the Year, Nigel’s story is packed...

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