Hi Simon! When did you start cooking? I started cooking as a part-time chef when I was 14. It was at the Imperial Hotel where my father was the executive chef. When I was 16, I was sent away to do my apprenticeship in a large 5-star hotel in South London. From there, I moved …
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As is the case for most businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges. In response, Rehan Uddin, the owner of Bombay Express, had to adapt his business model to survive. These adjustments – together with the grants and government support on offer – meant that the business has done more than just survive. In part, …
In business, as with sport, it’s recognised that having a coach, mentor, or someone outside the business as support, will contribute to how successful you are. No-one has all the answers, and having someone else outside the business – unattached, as a sounding board for your thoughts and ideas, can make a big difference – …
In business, as with sport, it’s recognised that having a coach, mentor, or someone outside the business as support, will contribute to how successful you are. No-one has all the answers, and having someone else outside the business – unattached, as a sounding board for your thoughts and ideas, can make a big difference – …
Andy owns The 25 Boutique B&B with his husband Julian. The 25 has been named ‘The Best B&B In The World’, by TripAdvisor in both 2019 and 2020. Alex: Hi Andy, could you tell me a bit about yourselves and your business? Andy: Our first move into hospitality was randomly deciding to buy a very …
Where is On The Rocks? We have two beautiful sites, one on each side of the Bay. On The Rocks Torquay is situated on Abbey Crescent, overlooking Torbay, and with an amazing view of Torre Abbey. Our Brixham restaurant is situated on the inner harbour, showing off incredible views of the harbour itself, and of …
We are now well into the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking as Managing Director of the Asian Restaurant Owners Network (ARON), and as the head chef and owner of the Bombay Express, Torquay, I have a birds-eye view of the collateral damage caused by COVID-19. The restaurant-only establishments were decimated in the first …
What Exactly Are Digital Puppets? Where once a team of animators would spend days, weeks, or months creating a cartoon, animating all the different movements of a character, one frame at a time, now it is possible to make lengthy and attention grabbing animations within a couple of hours, or even live in real-time! …
Chloe’s Studio Launches in Torquay November saw the opening of Chloe Clements’ fantastic new premises – Chloe’s Studio, a makeup studio and beauty salon based in Torquay. Set amongst perfectly pink decor and elegant floral selfie walls, the services include occasion makeup, 1-1 lessons, makeup masterclasses and bridal makeup, as well as a variety of …
Alex: Hi Sarah, can you tell me a bit about yourself and your business? Sarah: Hi, my name’s Sarah Yates and since I left school, my professional history is all linked to hospitality. When I met my husband, who is a pastry chef by trade, we travelled together and then came back to this country and …