Paul Dickinson, Head Coach of the England National Culinary Team, First Employee of DSP Authentic and Global member of Forever Oceans Culinary Board talks to Mark McC about the importance of passion, creativity and inclusivity in the culinary world. 

Paul shares his experiences working with renowned chefs like Marco Pierre White and the England culinary team. He talks about the importance of customer service, team dynamics, and the evolution of fine dining standards. Paul reflects on his time at Fuller's and his transition to new ventures post-COVID. Paul emphasises the value of continuous learning, leadership, and maintaining high standards in the hospitality industry. 

From his wealth of experience, Paul provides insights into the challenges and rewards of working in the culinary field, emphasising the importance of passion and teamwork in achieving success.

About Paul Dickinson

Paul Dickenson is a dynamic entrepreneur and culinary leader with a passion for innovation and sustainability. Paul has made significant contributions as Head Coach of the England National Culinary Team, where he has nurtured talent and driven culinary excellence on the global stage. As a co-founder of DSP-Authentic Limited, Paul has played a pivotal role in developing innovative business and brand food strategies, driving growth and success in the industry. Additionally, his involvement with Forever Oceans showcases his commitment to sustainable food sourcing and aquaculture practices. Through his visionary leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, Paul continues to inspire positive change and shape the future of the culinary landscape.

This podcast is sponsored by Vita Mojo.

About Vita Mojo:

The future of your restaurant, built together.

Vita Mojo’s all-in-one platform helps restaurants increase ATV, run more efficiently and deliver an exceptional, fully-branded guest experience. Our restaurant management platform transforms your online and off-premise order sources - including delivery networks -  in one fast, reliable and easy-to-use system.

Vita Mojo is trusted by leading hospitality operators such as LEON, YO! And GAIL’s, as well as midsize and large restaurants across the UK and Europe to continuously innovate - beyond their menu. To find out more visit vitamojo.com/supersonic

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About Mark Mcc:

Mark McCulloch is one of the leading food, drink and hospitality brand and marketing minds in the world. Mark has over twenty years brand, marketing, digital and social media experience holding senior and board-level positions at lastminute.com, Barclaycard, YO! Sushi and Pret A Manger. Mark co-founded multi-award-winning brand and marketing agency WE ARE Spectacular in 2012 which is still going strong today. Mark is now fulfilling his lifelong ambition to live and work by the sea in Brighton where he is a Virtual Chief Marketing Officer and Brand Strategist for the best hospitality, tech and B2B brands in the UK and beyond. Mark is also a popular thought leader, speaker and broadcaster, the highlight of which being in 2018 when Mark began podcasting and his Mark McC Supersonic Food Marketing podcast hosting guests including the greatest digital mind in the world Gary Vaynerchuk plus music legends Fatboy Slim and Alan McGee (the man who discovered rock band Oasis). Mark’s podcast has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times and has reached the top 10 in the UK iTunes business charts and is a regular Top 100 podcast in multiple countries around the world helping educate, entertain and inspire both the marketing and business community. Mark is also the Campaign Director for Hospitality Rising which is an 'Be The Best' army style campaign for hospitality to help solve the hospitality recruitment crisis forever.

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