Food Service Matters

Nov 01 2024 18 ep. 49 mins 1
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Welcome to 'Food Service Matters: A DigiTally Podcast' where we bring you conversations with industry leaders in the food service sector. Hosted by DigiTally CEO Patrick McDermott, each episode delves into the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry, highlighting the latest trends and creating a dynamic space for discussions about the future of food service. Join us as we explore the world of food service and discover the latest innovations and best practices that are shaping the sector.

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#17 Balancing People and Commerciality in Food Service – with Angus Brydon

Nov 01 2024 49 mins  
In episode Nine of the Food Service Matters Season Two podcast, host Patrick McDermott sits down with Angus Brydon, Joint Managing Director of BM Caterers, to explore his journey in the food service industry. With over 11 years at BM and a wealth of experience from leading food service businesses, Angus shares his ethos of “always exceeding expectations” and how this has shaped

#16 A Journey Through Food Service: Mentorship, Innovation, and Relationships – with Simon Esner

Sep 25 2024 56 mins  
In episode number eight of the Food Service Matters season two podcast, host Patrick McDermott interviews Simon Esner, a food service industry veteran with over 50 years’ experience, including as former director of Westbury Street Holdings and as a current trustee of Hospitality Action. Patrick talks to Simon about his remarkable journey from kitchen porter to director of a billi

#15 Navigating the Complexities of Modern Food Service – with Rebecca Stevenson

Jul 24 2024 56 mins  
In Episode Seven of the Food Service Matters Season Two podcast, host Patrick McDermott interviews Rebecca Stevenson, a seasoned food service consultant with over a decade of experience in hotel management and workplace catering for major companies. Patrick talks to Rebecca about the evolving landscape of food service tenders and the critical role of client-supplier relationships.

#14 Bringing Theatre and Creativity to Hospitality with Katie Harel from Rhubarb Hospitality

Jun 26 2024 47 mins  
In Season Two, Episode Six of the Food Service Matters podcast, host Patrick McDermott interviews Katie Harel, Global Vice President of Marketing at Rhubarb Hospitality, an international hospitality company specialising in luxury event catering and creative dining experiences at iconic restaurants and venues. Patrick discovers more about Katie’s background growing up around luxur

#13 Evolving Client Expectations in the Industry with Chris Stern

May 29 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, host Patrick McDermott interviews Chris Stern, founder and managing director of Stern Consultancy, a specialist catering consultancy helping a wide range of clients in the UK and Europe improve their workplace food service operations and offerings. Patrick discovers more about Chris’ perspective on how client expectations in the industry have evolved over the d

#12 Prioritising Value in Food Service with Litmus' Candice Finn

May 01 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of Food Service Matters, host Patrick McDermott interviews Candice Finn, Commercial Development Director for Litmus, a specialist consultancy firm working with organisations in the food service and facilities management sectors. Patrick discovers more about Candice’s role at Litmus, advising clients on getting the best value from their service contracts. They als

#11 Responsibility and Operational Sustainability with Levy's Jon Davies

Mar 27 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, host Patrick McDermott interviews Jon Davies, Managing Director of Levy UK & Ireland, part of Compass Group. Levy specialises in providing bespoke food service on a large scale, including for popular sports venues, arenas, events and conferences. Patrick finds out more about Jon’s passion for the environment and the measures he’s taking to improve overall

#10 Collaboration and Culture with Chris Sheppardson from EP Business in Hospitality

Feb 29 2024 45 mins  
In episode two of the Food Service Matters season two podcast, host Patrick McDermott interviews Chris Sheppardson, founder and managing director of EP Business in Hospitality, a leading communicator in the industry aiming to build trusted business partnerships, encourage entrepreneurships and share knowledge. Patrick talks to Chris about the huge effect brought about by COVID-19

#9 Driving Positive Change in Catering with Climate Conscious Chef Ali Honour

Jan 24 2024 60 mins  
Kicking off season two of Food Service Matters, host Patrick McDermott interviews Ali Honour, a climate conscious chef, activist and adviser with a focus on food waste and sustainable food systems. Ali has 30 years’ experience in the food service industry and is driving positive change with her passion for sustainability and efficiency. Patrick interviews Ali on her journey in th

BONUS: #8 Reflecting on Food Service in 2023 and Looking Forward to 2024

Dec 27 2023 19 mins  
In this end-of-year episode of the Food Service Matters podcast, host Patrick McDermott and his guests talk about what 2023 has meant for their companies and for the Food Services sector – and they’ll each share what they foresee for the industry in 2024. Welcoming back three guests who have joined him on the podcast earlier in the year , Patrick will also have a preview from