Ted's thoughts Ted Schama

Send us a Text Message.Itamar and Sarit took the plunge on a shoestring budget and managed to open a twenty seat restaurant on Warren Street. This was so successful, you could hardly get a dinner slot for months. This however was not the dream as they were having to turn guests away. The dream is to accommodate everyone and so the honey and co family of restaurants grew. Facing clear challenges today is met by sound hospitality principles that thankfully create success.

Send us a Text Message.Martin had a passion at an early age for hospitality and was even urged by his father to make a career out of it. His Polish discipline along with his Italian flair stood him in good stead. Working internationally, Martin found his home at Soho House where he helped grow the business from three houses to over 60 as COO.In his own new book part of his life, “difficult name” was borne and has already launched to great acclaim, The Dover.

Send us a Text Message.Neil is never half hearted and always fully commits to any project he applies himself to.“Frontline Chef” as is known on social media has created many excellent brands including Temper and most recently Simplicity which supplies Dishoom with their vegan sausage and The Ivy with their vegan patty.Hospitality is “I got you” which I find very comforting

Send us a Text Message.David , CEO of D&D London, had an incredible upbringing with exposure to Hotels all over Europe.This followed with hospitality training leading to senior appointments including the likes of Claridges.David worked with Des in partnership with Sir Terence Conran which ultimately led to a management buyout where D&D London was born.

Send us a Text Message.This is a really important episode facing mental health and well-being head on.Stephen served at the highest operational level in hospitality in institutions such as the Wolsey and the Manderin Oriental however with the challenges he faced, there was a breakdown of wellbeing.Stephen is now a coach to the hospitality sector and supporting CEOs and defines hospitality as making the world a better place and improve the quality of peoples lives.An episode that transcends bo...

Send us a Text Message.Chris , formerly world famous rockstar turned from finance to operations at Soho House whom he is still close to. Now, White Rabbit (where the name comes from, you’ll have to listen) has flagship brands including Kricket, Island Poke, Lina Stores and other white label operations.Hospitality is a feeling of belonging.