Food Motion Network

This week Peter sits down with Charlie McVeigh, financial journalist turned hospitality entrepreneur and the brains behind Draft House specialist beer pub chain. Charlie has over 20 years’ experience building brands, with a focus on strategy, funding and exit. Charlie’s experience and entrepreneurial ventures are above and beyond, and today we find out more about his epic journey so far.

This week, Peter sits down with Tony Kitous, the advocate and original provider of authentic, contemporary Lebanese and North African cuisine to the UK over 2 decades ago. His passion, determination and utter dedication to authenticity shines through in all he does. Tony and his ever-expanding network of Comptoir Libanais go from strength to strength.

In this episode, Peter sits down with James Ferrante Drago, one half of the Lupo Bros. Brothers James and Mathew opened their first restaurant in Wimbledon back in 2016 are now proud owners of three branches. The brothers drive their business forwards with a desire to deliver great quality Italian food and coffee, with a truly authentic passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

In this episode, Peter sits down with Amir Batito and Shiri Kraus, owners and chefs from the recently opened Black Cow in Camden. The warmth and relaxed ambience you will find is a reflection of these passionate founders and offers an exciting Middle Eastern take on the traditional steak house.

In this episode, Peter sits down with David Toscano, founder of Italian bar and kitchen concept, Cin Cin, which was launched back in 2013 when David bought a 1972 Fiat 850 van whilst still working as a lawyer. Following a successful launch at street food level, he has since grown the concept to two sites, and the business has gone from strength to strength with multiple revenue streams, including Cin Cin at home, weddings and events. This is definitely a concept (and an episode!) to watch! Filmed at Home Grown in London. https://homegrownclub.co.uk/

In this episode, Peter sits down with founders of The Salad Project, James and Florian, who developed and launched the concept during Covid and have already achieved some success and traction. The Salad Project is surely one to watch over the coming years.

In this episode, Peter sits down with Charlie Gilkes, co-founder of Inception Group, a high-end and innovative hospitality business in London. Starting his business journey in his mid-twenties with a management contract within the Sloane Square hotel, Charlie has gone on to develop one of the most respected and renowned hospitality groups in the UK.

In this episode, Peter sits down with Alex Aleksic, co-founder of deep dish pizza concept, Japes. A former Olympian, Alex takes an analytical approach, using data, market insights and consumer feedback, to developing and growing this business. Japes is still a young business but has now established itself as a serious player in the pizza market and we are sure will go on to be a very successful concept.

In this episode, Peter sits down with Neil Potts, co-founder of vegan burger concept, The Vurger Co. Building a successful vegan restaurant is not an easy task and many have failed trying, but Neil and his wife, Rachel, have grown The Vurger Co to be one of the most renowned, respected and successful players in this market.

In this episode, Peter sits down with JP Then, Co-founder of Crosstown doughnuts and online ordering system, Slerp. JP is an inspiring entrepreneur and is building two very successful businesses. He is definitely one to watch for the future!