The Honest Podcast

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Tom Barton and Philip Eeles, co-founders of the British restaurant chain Honest Burgers reflect on the last 10 years of their journey from a tent in Brighton through to 40+ restaurants across the nation. Tune in to hear about the highs and lows of starting a national burger brand from scratch, with some great guests along the way. Ever wondered about the secrets behind Honest? Or how we come up with the ideas for our Monthly Specials? Our Co-Founders, Tom and Phil, chat through the f**k ups, the story, Honest Farming and more in our 8-episode series of The Honest Podcast.

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Episodes

Honest Burgers' Hidden Heroes. Meet the people behind the founders and the brand.

In this 8th and final episode of the Honest Podcast, we meet Helen and Connie - two hidden heroes throughout the Honest Burgers journey. Here they share some insight into the chaos of the early days, all the way through to how they've seen the business grow into what it is today.

Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Honest Burgers' third Co-Founder, Dorian Waite and his journey hospitality

Most people know about Tom & Phil, but in this episode we introduce Dorian Waite, the third Co-Founder of Honest, and hear about his perspective on Honest Burgers' journey over the last 10+ years and how he ended up getting involved. Dorian brings a new perspective to some of the stories we've heard on the pod and talks about his longstanding journey in the world of hospitality.

Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 7

How to develop a burger. Menu development at Honest Burgers feat. Adam Layton.

Tune in this week to hear about how we create our new burgers, local and monthly specials. From the most disastrous burgers we've done, banished to the archives forever, to the absolute knockouts that have become Honest classics. In this episode Adam Layton, Head of Collaborations at Honest and the lead burger innovator, joins Tom & Phil to discuss Honest's burger highlights and lowlights.

Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6

What does it mean to be Honest? Building a culture

Tom and Phil have always wanted Honest to be the kind of place you rocked up, pulled out a chair and had a great time with great people. In this episode Tom and Phil talk about the challenges of holding onto that culture as the business as grown, and the challenges it posed along the way.

Oct 26, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

20 questions with Tom & Phil. Another side to Honest Burgers

This episode comes with a safety warning. From vibrators to human poo's, this episode is as outrageous as it gets. Join us as we hit the Co-founders of Honest Burgers with a round of quick fire questions, with nothing out of bounds. Have you ever wondered who would win in a street fight? Or the worst gift they've ever received? Tune in to find out.

Oct 19, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Honest Farming - Ripping up our supply chain and the move towards regenerative farming.

Tune in for episode 3 to hear Tom and Phil discuss the complex topic of the impact on the planet of running a hospitality business, and how we're facing this head on, Honest Farming. We dive into what it is, how we've got there and the challenges we've faced. To find out more, head to HonestFarming.co.uk

Oct 12, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Honest F**k Ups - Part 2

In episode 2 we jump even deeper into the highs and lows of the Honest journey so far (having run out of time to cover them all in Episode 1!) You don’t want to miss some of the hilarious stories from over the last 11 years. From brunch to fireworks-laden staff parties, and even Phil appearing on the news without shoes.

Oct 05, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Honest F**k Ups - Part 1

Honest Burgers started over 10 years ago, and in that time there’s been highs, and lows. In this episode we peel back the curtain on some of the biggest blunders the co-founders have made in the Honest Burgers journey so far. From self-levelling floors to pyrotechnic palaver’s, it’s been quite the ride. So sit down, grab a burger and enjoy.

Sep 28, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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