Best Fishandchips Podcasts (2026)

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#238 - Business rates, wages and hospitality policy with Allen Simpson and Kate Nicholls 1:06:57

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Stelios is joined by Allen Simpson, CEO of UKHospitality, and Kate Nicholls, Chair of UKHospitality, for an open and detailed discussion on the pressures facing hospitality businesses across the UK. The conversation explores business rates, rising rateable values, wage policy, VAT, employment reform and why many pubs, restaurants, hotels and fish a…

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#237 - Trust, pressure and customer loyalty, with Giles Fuchs of Burgh Island Hotel 1:34:31

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Stelios is joined by Giles Fuchs from Burgh Island Hotel for a grounded conversation about what it really takes to run a hospitality business when the pressure is real. Giles shares lessons from building, losing, and rebuilding businesses, including why even a single customer can become your strongest long-term asset if you get the experience right…

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#236 - Why hoping for help is not a business plan - Podsquad 1:50:43

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In this Podsquad episode of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios Theocharous is joined by David Nicolaou and Mark Petrou for a frank conversation about the pressures fish and chip businesses are facing right now. The discussion starts with real-world stories from the coalface, including a frozen bank account without warning and the serious consequences of a …

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#235 - What makes a business worth buying or selling with Andrew Markou, Businessesforsale.com 1:24:28

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Stelios is joined by Andrew Markou, CEO and co-founder of BusinessesForSale.com. Together they break down what really drives the value of small hospitality businesses, with direct relevance to fish and chip shops. The conversation focuses on why cash flow matters more than turnover when valuing a business, what realistic multiples look like, and ho…

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#234 - The News Review, Grumpy Fryers, Scottish awards and the stories shaping hospitality 1:51:45

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In Episode 234 of The Ceres Podcast News Review, hosts Stelios Theocharous and David Nicolaou break down the week's most important stories for fish and chip shops and hospitality operators. With their usual mix of clarity, experience and straight talking, they explore what the headlines really mean for independent businesses on the ground. This epi…

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#233 – Steven Muscat of Yan's Fish Bar, Cardiff 1:13:53

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Steven Muscat has spent his life behind the counter at one of Cardiff's best-known family chippies, Yan's Fish Bar. In this episode, he joins Mark Petrou for a warm, honest catch-up that starts with Steven's family roots and the story of how the business began, then moves into what it was like growing up in the shop and eventually taking over the r…

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#232 - The Real Cost of Standing Still — with Robert Furey, Florigo U.K 1:52:49

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Stelios sits down with Robert Furey, Managing Director of Florigo UK, to talk about how fish and chip shops can stay sharp and profitable in an uncertain economy. They explore the difference between cutting costs and cutting investment, why some operators often pause while others stick to long-term plans, and how replacing ageing ranges can save mo…

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#231 - Andrew Griffith MP on VAT, Business Rates & Small Business 1:01:12

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Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith MP joins Stelios for a straight-talking conversation about the real challenges facing small businesses and the hospitality sector. From VAT reform and business rates to red tape, hiring struggles, and the pressure on high streets, this episode digs into how government decisions ripple into everyday life for…

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#230 - Leadership, Loyalty & Lessons from Cos Michael of Pisces, Heswall 2:16:53

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This week on The Ceres Podcast, Stelios sits down with Cos Michael, owner of Pisces in Heswall, for a powerful conversation about leadership, loyalty, and longevity in the fish and chip trade. From staffing challenges and delivery platforms to changing customer habits and the art of staying relevant — this episode goes deep on what it really takes …

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#229 - Join Jamie, Murray, Edward & Stuart for the Scottish Roundtable 1:56:50

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In this special episode, Jamie Russo sits down with three leading Scottish operators — Edward Thompson (The Principal Café), Murray Watson (The Carron Fish Bar & Carron Catering), and Stuart Atkinson (North Street Chip Shop). Together, they dive into what makes Scotland's fish and chip trade unique — from rising costs and staffing to changing custo…

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#228 – Discipline Over Motivation: Daniel Rosser, Noahs 1:46:49

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Chef Daniel Rosser of Noah's in Bristol joins Stelios to share how discipline, simplicity, and relentless consistency helped him turn a quiet spot under a flyover into one of Bristol's most talked-about restaurants. A raw, inspiring conversation about building something great—without shortcuts. Join the Ceres WhatsApp Group Download your FREE copy …

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#227 – The £25K Challenge, VAT Gaps & Fish Quotas: The Podsquad Talks Realities of the Trade 1:57:09

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In this unmissable episode of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios Theocharous is joined by Kelly Barnes, David Nicolaou, Mark Petrou, and David Miller for a no-nonsense look at the state of the fish and chip industry. From VAT shortfalls and cod quota cuts to changing customer habits and the growing pressure on shop margins — the Podsquad dig into what's re…

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#226 - Podsquad Unplugged – Lessons from the Frying Range 2:14:03

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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 takeaways they can use right away.…

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#225 - Kate Nicholls: Taxed Out & Fighting Back 1:32:49

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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 happens behind closed doors with MPs, why o…

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#224 - Future-Proofing Fish & Chip Shops 2:02:44

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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. Join the Ceres WhatsApp Group Download your FREE copy of the Fish & Tips E-Book and boost your business today. Join the discussion…

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#223: Lessons from Nigel Hodgson – Growing a Great Chippy from the Ground Up 1:21:55

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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 with practical advice on consistency…

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#222 - Cashflow, Cod and Comebacks with Graham Reed-Stephenson 1:24:11

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Host Mark Petrou sits down with industry veteran Graham Reed-Stephenson to unpack five decades of wins, wipe-outs and reinventions in fish and chips—from premium positioning and portion strategy to real-world margin discipline you can apply this week. Join the Ceres Whatsapp Group Download your FREE copy of the Fish & Tips E-Book and boost your bus…

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#238 - Business rates, wages and hospitality policy with Allen Simpson and Kate Nicholls 1:06:57

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#237 - Trust, pressure and customer loyalty, with Giles Fuchs of Burgh Island Hotel 1:34:31

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#236 - Why hoping for help is not a business plan - Podsquad 1:50:43

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#235 - What makes a business worth buying or selling with Andrew Markou, Businessesforsale.com 1:24:28

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#234 - The News Review, Grumpy Fryers, Scottish awards and the stories shaping hospitality 1:51:45

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#233 – Steven Muscat of Yan's Fish Bar, Cardiff 1:13:53

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#232 - The Real Cost of Standing Still — with Robert Furey, Florigo U.K 1:52:49

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#231 - Andrew Griffith MP on VAT, Business Rates & Small Business 1:01:12

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#230 - Leadership, Loyalty & Lessons from Cos Michael of Pisces, Heswall 2:16:53

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#229 - Join Jamie, Murray, Edward & Stuart for the Scottish Roundtable 1:56:50

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#228 – Discipline Over Motivation: Daniel Rosser, Noahs 1:46:49

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#227 – The £25K Challenge, VAT Gaps & Fish Quotas: The Podsquad Talks Realities of the Trade 1:57:09

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#226 - Podsquad Unplugged – Lessons from the Frying Range 2:14:03

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#225 - Kate Nicholls: Taxed Out & Fighting Back 1:32:49

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#224 - Future-Proofing Fish & Chip Shops 2:02:44

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#223: Lessons from Nigel Hodgson – Growing a Great Chippy from the Ground Up 1:21:55

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#222 - Cashflow, Cod and Comebacks with Graham Reed-Stephenson 1:24:11