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Practical conversations for people who run food businesses. The Ceres Podcast is a long-form podcast for people in food, hospitality, and the fish and chip trade. Hosted by Stelios Theocharous of Ceres | Pure Food Innovation, alongside Mark Petrou, Kelly Barnes, David Nicolaou, and David Miller, the podcast brings together operators, chefs, suppliers, producers, and hospitality voices for honest c... more

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In episode #246 of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios is joined by the Podsquad team — Kelly Barnes, David Miller, David Nicolaou and Mark Petrou — for a May roundtable on the realities facing fish and chip operators right now.

The discussion covers trade ... more

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In this episode of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios is joined by Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar in Stonehaven and Charlie Collins from Frydales in Leicester for an honest operator-to-operator conversation about the current state of the fish and chip in... more

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In Episode 244 of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios introduces the first Welsh roundtable, hosted by Zohaib Hussain of Zero Plus Fish Bar in Cardiff.

Joining him are Ryan Hughes of Ship Deck Fish and Chips in Caerphilly, Danny White Mier of Enochs in Nort... more

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Mark Petrou is joined by Dr Claire Markham of Nottingham Trent University to discuss the social, cultural and economic role of rural pubs in Britain today. Together, they examine why the village pub remains such an important part of community life, w... more

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Jamie Russo
Owner, Redcloak Fish Bar
Redcloak Fish Bar, Stonehaven
Episode: #245 - Jamie Russo & Charlie Collins on Fish Prices, Delivery Apps, Margins and the Future of Fish & Chips
Charlie Collins
Owner, Frydales
Frydales, Leicester
Episode: #245 - Jamie Russo & Charlie Collins on Fish Prices, Delivery Apps, Margins and the Future of Fish & Chips
Ryan Hughes
Owner of Ship Deck Fish & Chips
Ship Deck Fish & Chips, Caerphilly
Episode: #244 - Welsh Fish & Chip Operators on Trade, Tech and the Future
Jemma Hennighan Evans
Owner of Hennighan's Fish & Chips
Hennighan's Fish & Chips, Mid Wales
Episode: #244 - Welsh Fish & Chip Operators on Trade, Tech and the Future
Danny White Mier
Owner of Enochs Fish & Chips
Enoch's Fish & Chips, North Wales coast
Episode: #244 - Welsh Fish & Chip Operators on Trade, Tech and the Future
Dr. Claire Markham
Senior lecturer and course leader in sociology and criminology
Nottingham Trent University
Episode: #243 - The Decline of the Rural Pub and What It Means for Community Life | Dr Claire Markham & Mark Petrou
Danny Hennessy
Lifelong fish and chip industry professional, partner at Mandans
Mandans
Episode: #241 - What Are Fish & Chip Shops Really Worth? — with Danny Hennesy
James Fowler
Independent hospitality operator, owner of The Larder House, Southbourne
The Larder House
Episode: #240 - James Fowler on Survival, Growth, and Government Support
Warren Paul
Co-founder of Paramount Creative and Paramount Events; experience in running large-scale events and awards
Paramount Creative / Paramount Events
Episode: #239 - Sarah & Warren Paul on the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards and the Future

Hosts

Stelios Theocharous
Host of the program; focuses on practical insights for food businesses.
Mark Petrou
Regular host/panelist with a focus on market realities and business strategy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Brilliant podcast

    Fantastic content , just found the channel . I have listened to two so far .

    I’m a former employee of the chesterford group, after 14 years of management bought my first shop in Devon so to find this kind of resource is invaluable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bradsalaz
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Amine

    Thank you Ceres for these Brilliant podcasts, I’ve learnt an invaluable informations from it. I can’t thank you enough, all the best for CERES

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amine Stones
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

    Keeps me very entertained while doing all of my prep work. Very relatable and informative too. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mony Kandola
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Wonderful podcasts! Got me through some mammoth decorating!

    Fabulous

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GO-V
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Enjoyed listening, engaging and great quality

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie Terry (@charlierterry)
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, real-world insights for running fish-and-chip shops and hospitality businesses.
The show is valued for its depth, industry breadth, and useful takeaways for profitability and operations.
Guests and hosts are described as knowledgeable and engaging, with a warm, conversational style.

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#221 - Resilience, Risk & Reinvention – John Lavery of Fish City
Q: You've discussed the tension between continuing to offer traditional Fish & Chips while expanding into broader seafood. how do you balance these two facets?
By keeping the Fish & Chips core as the brand's backbone and gradually expanding the menu with seafood options that align with customer expectations, while using education and clear positioning to reduce stigma about diversifying beyond traditional offerings.
#221 - Resilience, Risk & Reinvention – John Lavery of Fish City
Q: Where did the inspiration for Fish City come from, and how did the move from a rural site to a city center happen?
The idea emerged from recognizing a market need for a higher-end yet casual seafood concept and then seizing the opportunity when a garage forecourt site opened, which they upgraded and eventually expanded into the city center.
#221 - Resilience, Risk & Reinvention – John Lavery of Fish City
Q: You've had a string of headwinds—from the 2007 crash to Brexit and now rising costs. How did you keep moving forward and decide what to pivot into next?
By reframing the business around cash flow and durability, exploring adjacent opportunities that fit a seafood-focused identity, and always returning to core strengths—quality, sustainability, and a strong local community.
#223 - Lessons from Nigel Hodgson – Growing a Great Chippy from the Ground Up
Q: What was the driver for moving into Prospect Street and choosing that shop?
Nigel discusses the shop's existing reputation, the decision to improve and educate the Lancaster community about fish and chips, and how strategic moves combined with quality work led to rapid growth and recognition.
#223 - Lessons from Nigel Hodgson – Growing a Great Chippy from the Ground Up
Q: Start by telling us about your early life, up until the point where you met Linda and worked in her parents' shop.
Nigel explains growing up in a single-parent rural family, the drive it gave him, and how his early experiences, including support from his boss Kris when his football boots were stolen, shaped his work ethic and path into the fish-and-chip trade.

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What is The Ceres Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This roundtable-focused program centers on practical, ground-level discussions for food and hospitality operators. Across episodes, hosts and guests dissect pricing pressure, margins, delivery dynamics, menu design, and branding, all through the lens of real-world shops and regional markets. Notable threads include the shifting economics of fish-and-chips, the impact of delivery platforms, policy and wage considerations, and strategies for sustaining profitability in a challenging environment. A distinctive strength is the door‑open, operator‑to‑operator cadence—guests range from shop owners and executives to academics and industry advocates—offering actionable takeaways for running lean, customer-focused operations amid volatility. The sho... more

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2. Charlie Collins
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4. Jemma Hennighan Evans
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7. Danny Hennessy
8. James Fowler

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