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  • Ed & Neil: How To Build A Successful Restaurant Group One Venue At A Time

    Ed & Neil: How To Build A Successful Restaurant Group One Venue At A Time
    Sep 25 2024
    Welcome to Breaking Bread, the ultimate food podcast that celebrates the vibrant culinary landscape of Birmingham. We break bread with Imposter Group directors Neil and Ed this week as they share their journeys to Birmingham, delving into the city's thriving hospitality scene. Discover their experiences from working at renowned venues to opening their own successful establishments. Learn about the booming cocktail and food culture, the history and legacy of their notorious pub in the JQ The Church, and the passion driving Birmingham’s culinary excellence. Tune in for an in-depth chat about local beers, unique dishes, and the community spirit that makes the city’s food and pub experiences unforgettable. 00:00 Welcome to Breaking Bread 00:10 From Scotland to Birmingham 00:38 First Impressions of Birmingham 01:06 Life in Edinburgh 04:32 Birmingham's Transformation 08:18 The Rise of Cocktail Culture 14:13 The Burger Boom 15:09 Career Journey in Hospitality 17:54 Starting Tiger Bites Pig 30:03 Navigating COVID Challenges 45:50 Learning the Ropes of Interior Design 47:18 Challenges of Opening Tierra 48:11 Unexpected Hurdles and Quick Fixes 51:23 Navigating Equipment and Supply Issues 53:52 The Importance of Community and Collaboration 57:38 Reviving and Maintaining Venue Standards 01:03:21 The Unique Offerings of Txikiteo 01:07:31 The Art of Crafting Quality Food and Drink 01:26:15 Quick Fire Round: Personal Favorites Get Social Tiger Bites Pig- https://www.instagram.com/_tigerbitespig/ The Church- https://www.instagram.com/thechurchjq_/ Tierra- https://www.instagram.com/tierratacos/ Trentina- https://www.instagram.com/trentinajq/ Txikiteo- https://www.instagram.com/txikiteo_/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk
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  • How To Build A Restaurant Group Trailer

    How To Build A Restaurant Group Trailer
    Sep 24 2024

    This is the trailer for our next episode with Ed & Neil—directors of the brilliant Imposter Restaurant Group. The group has brought us incredible Birmingham venues such as Tiger Bites Pig, Trentina and The Church. Tune in for the full episode
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  • Chef Louisa Ellis: How To Become A Successful Chef On Your Own Terms

    Chef Louisa Ellis: How To Become A Successful Chef On Your Own Terms
    Sep 18 2024
    Welcome to Breaking Bread, where we dive into the inspiring culinary journey of Louisa. From her beginnings in Michelin star kitchens to her time on MasterChef and Great British Menu, Louisa's story is one of passion, resilience, and innovation in the world of gastronomy. In this episode, Louisa discusses the challenges she faced, including mental health struggles, and how she transitioned to becoming a successful private chef. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication required in the culinary arts, the impact of TV fame, and the inspiring message of following your dreams. 00:00 Introduction to Destination 105 00:33 Navigating the City and Traffic Woes 01:29 Early Life and Culinary Beginnings 02:14 First Culinary Experiences and Inspirations 04:40 Transition to Professional Kitchens 14:13 MasterChef Journey and Challenges 31:36 Mental Health and Career Decisions 37:20 Starting a Private Dining Business 46:33 Dinner Party Dilemma 47:12 Police Escort to the Rescue 49:34 The Importance of Private Chefing 52:20 Navigating Social Media as a Chef 58:05 The Great British Menu Experience 01:17:14 Final Thoughts and Fun Questions Chef Louis Ellis Socials Website- https://www.cheflouisaellis.com/ Insta- https://www.instagram.com/cheflouisaellis/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/cheflouisaellis/ X- https://x.com/cheflouisaellis Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk
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  • Chef Louisa Ellis Trailer

    Chef Louisa Ellis Trailer
    Sep 17 2024

    This is a trailer for our episode with mega-talented private chef, and star of both Masterchef The Professionals & Great British Menu Louisa Ellis. Full episode out Wednesday 17th
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  • What Every Aspiring Pub Owner Should Know: Insights From Adam & Adam. The Minds Behind The Hare & Hounds and The Plough

    What Every Aspiring Pub Owner Should Know: Insights From Adam & Adam. The Minds Behind The Hare & Hounds and The Plough
    Sep 11 2024
    In this episode, Adam Regan and Adam Johnson share the evolution of their pubs—the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath and the Plough Harborne—in Birmingham's nightlife and hospitality scene. The conversation explores how Medicine Bar, a landmark spot in Digbeth, influenced the local culture and the impact of venues like Circo and 52 Degrees North. They delve into the challenges and successes of running a pub, the importance of passionate staff, and the shifting dynamics of the hospitality industry. The partnership between the Hare and Hounds and the Plough highlights their commitment to great food, music, and community engagement while navigating the pressures of rising costs and competition. 00:00 The Rise of Medicine Bar 01:10 Rivalry and Collaboration: Circa and Medicine Bar 01:57 From Record Shops to DJ Bars 08:34 The Birth of Leftfoot and Club Culture 09:17 The Evolution of The Plough 11:56 Challenges and Triumphs in Hospitality 16:05 The Independent Scene in Birmingham 21:37 Struggles in the Pub Industry 31:02 The Hare and Hounds: A New Beginning 32:26 Exploring the Venue's History and Initial Challenges 33:13 Transforming the Junk Room into Venue Two 34:37 Memorable Performances and Rising Stars 37:02 Introducing Food and Forming Key Partnerships 39:00 Expanding Operations and Embracing New Opportunities 41:46 Collaborating with The Plough Team 44:53 Future Plans and Vision for the Venue 49:02 Fun and Lighthearted Q&A Socials Hare & Hounds Insta- https://www.instagram.com/hareandhoundsbrum/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hareandhoundskingsheath/ X- https://x.com/hareandhounds/ Website- https://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk/ The Plough Insta- https://www.instagram.com/ploughharborne/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/plough.harborne Website- https://theploughharborne.co.uk/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk
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  • Hare & Hounds/The Plough Trailer

    Hare & Hounds/The Plough Trailer
    Sep 10 2024

    This is a trailer for our up and coming episode with Birmingham hospitality legends the two Adams. Owners of the two bwst pubs in Brum The Plough in Harborne & The Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath. Subscribe now
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  • Ash & Erin’s Journey: How Love and Passion Built Birmingham's Most In-Demand Dining Spot

    Ash & Erin’s Journey: How Love and Passion Built Birmingham's Most In-Demand Dining Spot
    Sep 4 2024

    In this episode of Breaking Bread, we welcome Ash and Erin, the duo behind Rabbit, a unique 12-seat restaurant in Stirchley, Birmingham. Ash shares her journey from growing up in South Africa and opening her first restaurant in Cape Town before following her heart and moving to Birmingham to be with the love of her life, Erin. Erin discusses her academic background in aerospace engineering and ceramics, and how she balances her research work with running the restaurant. The conversation covers the challenges and joys of running a small, intimate dining experience, emphasising community, the creative process, and the importance of balancing personal happiness with career ambitions.

    00:00 Introduction and Greetings

    00:22 Running a Small Restaurant in Birmingham

    02:56 Ash's Culinary Journey

    19:03 Erin's Background and Career

    34:38 The Decision to Stay in Birmingham

    39:46 Exploring the Vibrant Food Scene

    40:50 The Benefits of Pop-Ups for Aspiring Restaurateurs

    42:09 Building a Community Through Pop-Ups

    45:33 Designing and Building the Restaurant

    47:33 Working Together as a Couple

    49:08 Future Plans and Expansion Considerations

    53:47 Describing the Unique Dining Experience

    58:25 Favorite Dishes and Menu Evolution

    01:03:40 Rapid-Fire Questions and Fun Facts

    01:09:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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  • The Journey Of Ash & Erin Trailer

    The Journey Of Ash & Erin Trailer
    Sep 3 2024

    This is the trailer for our next episode with super-talented Ash &Erin. Creators of Brums most in-demand restaurant Rabbit in Stirchley.


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