The Mixology Collection

The Mixology Collection

Join us for a behind the scenes look into the beautiful industry of hospitality. We’ll be asking the questions you’ve always wanted to. Get an insight into our guests and of course their honest opinions of the hospitality industry.

Episodes

  1. 07/06/2020

    Episode 7: JJ Goodman | London Cocktail Club

    In episode seven of The Mixology Collection Podcast we got the chance to sit and talk to the evergreen #JJ Goodman. The birth and rebirth of #The London Cocktail Club group as well as the ups and downs of owning a #company that #employs a team of around one hundred people. His personal influences in his #career and what it was like working alongside the likes of famed #chef #Raymond Blanc and #Dragons Den regular #Sarah Willingham. We get an insight into his personal insights on #training and #development within the #hospitality #industry and his respect for everyone around him, from the humble #potwash all the way up to his #management teams. Why he’s looking to implement #table #service in his #party bars and the importance of #floortenders. Also what it was like to release his #cocktail #recipe book, #Kitchen Collective and balance this with being a #business #owner and a #family man expecting his second child. Speed RailWe asked JJ to pick 5 items to put in his Speed Rail. Gin Rum Lemon Sugar Angostura Bitters Opening TrackWe asked JJ to pick a tune he would open his bar to and he chose Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Closing TrackWe then asked JJ to pick a tune that he would close his bar to and he chose I will Always Love You by Whitney Houston. ================================== Be sure to visit one of the London Cocktail Club\'s. https://londoncocktailclub.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/londoncocktailclub Follow JJ at: https://www.instagram.com/jjgoodmanbartender To Purchase JJ\'s The Kitchen Cocktails Book go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kitchen-Cocktails-Recipes-London-Cocktail/dp/1907998322 ================================== Visit us: www.themixologycollection.com Email us: podcast@themixologycollection.com Follow us on Instagram: @themixologycollection Follow us on Twitter: @themixologyco

    1h 15m
  2. 02/10/2020

    Episode1: Drew Mallins | The London Bartenders' Association (The LBA)

    We’re chatting to the founder and curator of the London Bartenders' Association (LBA). We’ll be getting closer to his time in the hospitality industry, and what motivated him to create what would go on to become the largest UK online platform for the bartending community. Established in 2010, this Facebook group has grown to one of the largest hospitality networks in the UK with over 30,000 members and generates daily content with job postings, event listings, product launches, training and more. Drew has a passion for the hospitality industry focusing on cocktail bars and staff training and in May 2016 won Caterer Middle East's Bar Manager of the Year award. http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/27235-caterer-awards-raises-a-glass-to-drew-mallins/. He is now a freelance consultant specialising in staff and management training for the hospitality industry and independent businesses. This episode was recorded at TRADE, a member’s club for the hospitality industry. With the aim of offering a social space and hospitality hub, with a focus on quality food and drink. TRADE Soho 23 Frith St Soho, London W1D 4RR http://tradesoho.co.uk/ Speed RailWe asked Drew to pick 5 bottles to put in his Speed Rail. Finlandia Grapefruit Vodka, Beefeater Gin Export, Appleton VX Rum, Tapatio Blanco Tequila Michters Rye Whiskey. Opening TrackWe asked Drew to pick a tune he would open his bar to and he selected Sex on Fire by Kings of Leon. Closing TrackWe then asked Drew to pick a tune that he would close his bar to and he selected Ooh La La by The Wiseguys. Speed Round Drew scored 9 in our quick fire round. Let's see how long he stays on top of the leader board. ================================== To Join the LBA visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theLBA/ ================================== Visit us: www.themixologycollection.com Email us: podcast@themixologycollection.com Follow us on Instagram: @themixologycollection Follow us on Twitter: @themixologyco

    56 min

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Join us for a behind the scenes look into the beautiful industry of hospitality. We’ll be asking the questions you’ve always wanted to. Get an insight into our guests and of course their honest opinions of the hospitality industry.