S2 Ep23: Melissa Thompson & Pete Hewitt - BBQing Secrets - How To Run A Supper Club & Why 20% VAT Is Killing The Industry!

Today we bring you something slightly different, as when I was uploading our interview with Melissa at the end of last week, we suddenly received a message from Pete Hewitt (Owner 'Everday People' Michelin Bib Gourmand/ Jay Rayners favourite Ramen shop) saying that we need to discuss the real issue that's killing our industry and forcing so many great restaurant's to close and that's the fact we've got the highest VAT in Europe. So I said, can you jump on call and rant at us for 5 minutes about how destructive it actually is and what you want to see changed, he luckily obliged and so that's the starting point of todays episode. We then move into our normal format where we're joined by the award winning writer and chef Melissa Thompson to discuss everything from; dehydrating kimchi to phallus shaped cappuccino's to the racism surrounding fried chicken and the fascinating stories behind some of Jamaica's most famous dishes..plus lots more......-----------DELLI is a food platform, from the team behind Depop, that sells the best independent food and drink products that other shops don’t really know about.Head to www.delli.market and discover the thousands of creative products dropping daily and use the code GOTODELLI for 25% off everything from us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Go-To Food Podcast is where the world’s most influential chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and critics share the stories behind their craft. Hosted by award-winning presenter Freddy Clode and chef and food writer Ben Benton, this weekly show dives deep into the experiences, inspirations, and “Go-To” favourites that define a life in food. From hidden gems to the restaurants they return to time and again, each episode serves up intrigue, insight, and the untold moments that shaped their journey. With food and drink inspired by their stories, expect stories from the food world, insider knowledge, and a true celebration of food culture at its finest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.