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Dig In

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/78j. Total Éps: 4

Dig In is a story-led podcast going behind the scenes of modern hospitality. Hosted by David Durban, each episode sits down with chefs, restaurant owners and industry leaders to explore the moments that shaped their careers. The risks they took, the mistakes they made, and the lessons they learned along the way. Set against the backdrop of Encore Bar in Soho, Dig In blends relaxed, conversational interviews with thoughtful insight into craft, leadership and culture.

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Données mises à jour le 17/09/2026

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Building Fair Shot: Bianca Tavella's Vision for Inclusive Hospitality

Épisode 4

mercredi 16 septembre 2026 • Durée 48:09

Welcome to Dig In, Wenodo’s podcast going behind the scenes of modern hospitality.

For Episode 4, host David Durban sits down with Bianca Tavella, founder and CEO of Fair Shot, the award-winning social enterprise using hospitality to tackle the 95% unemployment rate among adults with learning disabilities in the UK.

From turning an idea into a thriving charity and café, to overcoming fundraising challenges, building an inclusive team and changing perceptions across the hospitality industry, Bianca shares the story behind Fair Shot with honesty, vulnerability and unwavering optimism.

Filmed at Fair Shot Café in Covent Garden, this conversation explores the power of hospitality to transform lives, why great leadership starts with empathy, and how creating opportunities can have an impact far beyond the restaurant floor.

This is a conversation about purpose, inclusion and building a hospitality business that changes lives.

🍽️ In This Episode, We Dig Into:

The inspiration behind Fair Shot and why Bianca knew she had to build it
Why hospitality is the perfect environment for developing confidence and skills
Breaking down misconceptions around learning disabilities in the workplace
Building an organisation with both commercial and social impact
Leading with kindness while navigating the realities of being a young founder
How inclusive hiring can strengthen teams, culture and business performance
Why employers have more to gain than they realise from embracing neurodiversity
Fair Shot's vision for expanding opportunities across the UK hospitality sector

🎧 Why Listen?

This episode is a powerful reminder that hospitality is about people first. Bianca shares the remarkable journey of building Fair Shot, challenges long-held assumptions about disability in the workplace, and explains why creating inclusive opportunities doesn't just change individual lives. It transforms teams, businesses and communities. Whether you're a hospitality leader, employer or simply passionate about people, this is an inspiring conversation about using business as a force for good.

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Nicholas Balfe on Reinventing Hospitality in the Countryside

Épisode 3

mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 46:16

Welcome to Dig In, Wenodo’s podcast going behind the scenes of modern hospitality.

For Episode 3, host David Durban sits down with Nicholas Balfe - chef patron of Holm in Somerset and the chef behind acclaimed London restaurants Salon and Levan - to explore the journey from city restaurants to building a destination dining experience in the countryside.

From the challenges of leaving London and starting again, to creating a hospitality business that goes far beyond the restaurant itself, Nicholas reflects openly on leadership, resilience and why guest experience has become the driving force behind everything he does.

Filmed at the beautiful Holm in South Petherton, this conversation explores what it really takes to build a hospitality business in today's climate, why culture matters as much as cooking, and how meaningful experiences are becoming the future of the industry.

This is a conversation about reinvention, resilience and creating hospitality that people want to return to.

🍽️ In This Episode, We Dig Into:

Moving from London to Somerset and the realities of starting over
Why opening Holm was a much steeper learning curve than expected
Building a restaurant around people, place and community
How guest experience has become just as important as the food
Creating a team culture that delivers genuine hospitality
Diversifying the business with rooms, events and experiences
The importance of resilience in modern hospitality
Why human connection will always be hospitality's greatest strength

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Most underrated chef: Will Gleave (Sargasso, Margate)

Kurt Zdesar on Creating Restaurants People Remember

Épisode 2

lundi 8 juin 2026 • Durée 57:34

Welcome to Dig In, Wenodo’s podcast going behind the scenes of modern hospitality.

In Episode 2 of Dig In, host David Durban sits down with Kurt Zdesar, the visionary founder behind Chotto Matte , to uncover the story behind one of hospitality’s most recognisable global brands!

From transforming London’s dining scene with contemporary Nikkei cuisine to expanding internationally, Kurt’s journey is one defined by ambition, creativity, and an unwavering belief in his vision.

This teaser is just a glimpse into a fascinating conversation covering the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the realities of growing a hospitality brand, the risks that come with thinking differently, and the lessons learned along the way.

Whether you’re a restaurateur, hospitality professional, or simply curious about what it takes to build a brand that stands out on a global stage, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

🍽️ In This Episode, We Dig Into:

How Kurt’s early passion for food set him on the hospitality path
Learning the business behind world-class restaurants at Nobu
Helping build Zuma and Roka into global restaurant brands
The moment Kurt decided to create Chotto Matte
Introducing Nikkei cuisine to London and beyond
Why design, energy and atmosphere are just as important as food
The realities of launching ambitious restaurant concepts
What it takes to scale a hospitality brand internationally

⚡ Quick Fire Highlights:

Favourite ingredient: Fresh seafood
Comfort meal after service: Simple pasta
Chef he admires: Nobu Matsuhisa
Mantra: Create experiences people remember
One hospitality trend he’d ban: Style without substance

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Ollie Dabbous Lifts the Lid on the Reality of Restaurant Success

Épisode 1

lundi 26 janvier 2026 • Durée 53:19

Welcome to Dig In, Wenodo’s brand-new podcast going behind the scenes of modern hospitality.

For our launch episode, host David Durban sits down at the bar with Ollie Dabbous - Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur and one of the most influential figures in British dining - to dig into the moments, risks and decisions that shaped his career.

From early kitchen jobs in Florence to the intensity of Le Manoir, from opening his first restaurant with his name on the door to redefining what fine dining could look and feel like, Ollie reflects with honesty, humour and clarity on the craft of cooking, leadership, creativity and resilience.

Filmed at the incredible Encore Bar, under Toum Rotisserie, Maddox Street, London

This is a conversation about earning your place, backing your vision, and why hospitality (done properly) still matters more than ever.

🍽️ In This Episode, We Dig Into:

Falling in love with food, and why Ollie nearly became a pastry chef
Learning the hard way at Le Manoir: pressure and hard graft
Why kitchens are meritocratic, and how work ethic beats talent
The loneliness and resilience required in elite culinary training
Opening your first restaurant with no safety net and everything at stake
Raising funding, bluffing confidence, and betting on yourself
The reality behind overnight success and critical acclaim
Why hospitality is ultimately about welcome, kindness and human connection

⚡ Quick Fire Highlights:

Favourite ingredient: Fresh produce (and perfectly prepped artichokes)

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