Meet Calum Richardson: Award-Winning Chef & Hospitality Business Coach
The Bay’s success story is down to an incredible team effort with Calum at the helm. He has not only put The Bay on the map through industry awards, but is also leading the way for sustainable businesses in Europe and beyond.
Award-Winning Excellence
Japan
During The Bay’s year as The UK’s Number 1 Fish & Chip Shop (2013), Calum was invited to Japan to take part in the famous Hankyu Department stores annual British Fair.
During the two week fair, Calum served up 10,000 fish suppers to hungry Japanese customers. Calum was invited back in 2014 as an ambassador and adviser to this year’s winners.
Since 2014 Calum has had 12 visits, including Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Yokohama, Kobe, and Osaka.
BUSINESS Judging awards
Calum was invited to be on the panel for the Caterer and Hotelkeeper Business Breakfast, held at The Dorchester on 21st May 2014.
The debate was designed to help businesses and customers benefit from having more fish dishes on the menu, covering topics such as stocks, species, sustainability, versatility and achieving margins.
KFE AND NFFF TRAINING
Calum is closely involved in training others in the industry to help uphold good standards.
He’s an NFFF assessor, an SVQ assessor, and is involved in the School of Frying Excellence. He also gives back to aspiring young friers, appearing as a speaker at NFFF events for Young Frier of the Year finalists.
WE OFFER THE LIVING WAGE
In 2019, The Bay became the first fish and chip shop in the UK to provide staff with the Real Living Wage. We believe people should be paid what they’re worth regardless of age or gender, and we champion a fairer pay system.
Find out more about why the Living Wage is so important and how you can also become a Living Wage Employer.
