Lifting the Curtain: Conversations in Hospitality
Andy Downton (Powered by DRGNFLYSOCIAL)Step behind the scenes of the UK’s vibrant hospitality industry with Lifting the Curtain: Conversations in Hospitality. Hosted by Andy Downton, this podcast explores the lives and lessons of chefs, restaurateurs, and managers shaping the culinary world. Perfect for industry pros and enthusiasts, each episode blends insights on challenges, trends, and innovations with a touch of entertainment. From... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||
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What does it really take to build a decades-long career in hospitality—and still love it?
In this episode of Lifting the Curtain, Andy sits down with a long-time mentor, colleague, and friend—now Managing Director of Soho House UK & Europe—to unpack... more
From Michelin Kitchens to 23 Restaurants: Anthony’s Journey as Culinary Director at Gaucho
What does it really take to go from a 16-year-old apprentice in Provence to running the kitchens of over 20 restaurants?
In this episode of Lifting The Curta... more
Mental health has long been one of hospitality’s biggest unspoken struggles. In this deeply honest episode of Lifting the Curtain, Andy sits down with Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, to talk about depression, burnout, stigma, and why th... more
In this episode of Lifting the Curtain, host Andy Downton sits down with hospitality icon Dr. Robert Walton MBE — widely regarded as the Godfather of Hospitality.
From opening his first restaurant at just 24, to shaping generations of chefs, restaur... more
In this episode of Lifting the Curtain, Andy Downton sits down with Matthias — founder of No&(F)LOW — for a deeply honest conversation about sobriety, identity, and the changing face of hospitality.
Matthias shares his powerful personal journey into... more
From Sandhurst to Savoy, Artesian and her own consultancy, Anna Sebastian unpacks real hospitality leadership, bar culture, burnout and purpose.
From Sandhurst to Leicester Square nightclubs, from the American Bar at The Savoy to rebuilding the Arte... more
In this episode of The Burnt Chocolate Podcast, we sit down with Chef Calum Franklin, the man who turned traditional British pies into an art form — earning him the title “The Pie King.”
From washing dishes to running world-class kitchens like The H... more
Join Andy Downton of Burnt Chocolate Consultancy for a deep dive with Chef and Owner Jesse Dunford Wood of Parlour, Six Portland Road, and Events by Harvest. Jesse’s career is a masterclass in resilience, creative operational management, and embracin... more
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