Simply Hospitality – The Podcast, began its third season with a live launch at The Source Show earlier this year. Since then, the series has gained significant traction, welcoming high profile guests and delivering practical, expert led insights for the hospitality sector.
Hosted by industry professionals dedicated to raising standards across food safety, culture, and compliance, Simply Hospitality has become a trusted, free resource for chefs, managers, operators, and anyone committed to building safer, stronger hospitality businesses.
Season 3 opened with an in depth conversation with Professor Chris Elliott, one of the world’s leading authorities on food integrity and founder of the Institute for Global Food Security. Widely recognised as The Food Fraud Expert, Professor Elliott shared clear, evidence based strategies to help hospitality businesses protect themselves from the growing threat of food fraud. His advice on supplier verification, documentation integrity, and early warning indicators provides operators with practical tools to strengthen their defences.
The season also features Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality, whose leadership continues to guide the sector through ongoing economic and regulatory challenges. Kate offered a concise, insightful overview of the current landscape, highlighting key pressures, opportunities, and the policy developments shaping the industry’s future. Her contribution stands out as one of the most informative episodes to date.
Listeners can also explore Seasons 1 and 2, available on all major podcast platforms. Popular episodes include:
- Chef to Inspector – A behind‑the‑scenes conversation with a former chef who retrained as an Environmental Health Officer, alongside insights from the course leader at Birmingham City University, which delivers specialist Food Safety Inspector training.
- What to Expect When the Inspector Calls – Demystifying inspections and helping businesses prepare with confidence.
- How to Look After Your Staff So They Look After Your Business – Practical strategies for building strong teams and positive workplace culture
Across all seasons, Simply Hospitality remains committed to providing free, accessible, expert led content for the entire hospitality community, from independent cafés to large scale operators.
With its blend of expert interviews, real world advice, and industry wide perspective, Simply Hospitality continues to establish itself as one of the most valuable audio resources for professionals working in food, drink, and service. Season 3 promises more high impact conversations designed to inform, inspire, and empower.
Simply Hospitality – The Podcast is available now on all major streaming platforms and you can stay up to date with their news on Instagram.
