#227 – The £25K Challenge, VAT Gaps & Fish Quotas: The Podsquad Talks Realities of the Trade

In this unmissable episode of The Ceres Podcast, Stelios Theocharous is joined by Kelly Barnes, David Nicolaou, Mark Petrou, and David Miller for a no-nonsense look at the state of the fish and chip industry.

From VAT shortfalls and cod quota cuts to changing customer habits and the growing pressure on shop margins — the Podsquad dig into what's really happening behind the counter. David Miller shares insights from the supply chain, Mark Petrou teases a new business model, and Kelly Barnes reveals her ambitious plan to raise £25,000 in one day to celebrate Krispies' 25th anniversary.

This episode is packed with honesty, humour, and hard-won experience — the kind of conversation that reminds you why fish and chips isn't just a meal, it's a way of life.

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