The Highs and Lows of saving a Food & Drink Festival from being Lost Forever!
16/04/2026
Steven reflects on his experiences organising the Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival.
The Chester Grosvenor: A Hotel With Stories to Tell
02/04/2026
News that The Chester Grosvenor will close later this year has been massive news in Chester this past week. This is another chapter in the life of one of Chester’s most iconic buildings.
Deva Fest hits a Majestic Milestone in Ticket Sales – the Deva Fest Story
26/03/2026
Deva Fest reached a majestic milestone of a million pounds in ticket sales, as part of its journey from start up to mid-scale festival success story.
Should Food and Drink Festivals Have Live Music?
19/03/2026
Should a food and drink festival have live music, or should the focus stay purely on the food and drink?
Independent Festivals Vs The Giants
12/03/2026
In this week’s blog, Steven reflects on the growing gap between independent festivals and major operators, and why supporting community-driven events like Deva Fest is vital to keeping the spirit and diversity of the live music scene alive.
The Great Art of Hospitality Round Up Blog
27/02/2026
In this weeks blog, Steven Hesketh reflects upon the Great Art of Hospitality 2026.
A Big New Exciting Project, and saving an institution!
22/01/2026
In this week’s blog, Steven discusses taking on the Chester Food and Drink Festival, saving a much-loved Easter tradition, and the ten-week challenge of reimagining it as the Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival.
An Epic Hospitality Workshop
19/01/2026
The Hospitality Hero recently held their first ever primary school hospitality workshop… and it was epic.
How to Be a Dream Guest Guide (Not Just on New Year’s Eve)
08/01/2026
In this week’s blog, Steven discusses why New Year’s Eve is the hospitality Olympics — and how guest behaviour can make the difference between a brilliant night and a brutal shift. From turning up on time to respecting last orders, it’s a raw, honest look at what really helps busy services run smoothly.
The Maths That Proves Hospitality Is Being Set Up to Fail – Budget Blog
18/12/2025
In this week’s blog Steven discusses how rising costs and government policy are putting increasing pressure on hospitality businesses. Steven explains, in simple terms, how the numbers no longer add up, why independent operators are being pushed to the edge, and what this means for staff, service, investment and the future of local high streets.
Three Awards, Zero Wins – And Why I’m Still Proud
10/12/2025
In this week’s blog Steven reflects upon three recent award ceremonies.
What the budget means for hospitality and independents
28/11/2025
In this week’s blog Steven reflects on the Budget and what this means for the hospitality industry.