Chris Brown
Director at Turpin Smale Catering Consultants- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Carly Trisk-Grove
I approached Chris for help at a time when my café business was struggling. I had two sites, sales were healthy but I didn't have focus or a strategy. At the time the fee Chris charged me was a cost I almost couldn't afford but with the benefit of hindsight - I realise now that actually - I couldn't afford not to . The advice was hard hitting, honest and not soft around the edges. It was hugely specific; actual actions that I could take away and put in place which I did. Many of Chris' words were repeated by myself to my colleagues over the years. Following the time spent with Chris and also joining him on his café tour hugely shaped my business, very much for the better.
Peter Smale
I have worked with Chris for over ten years - he has integrity, expertise and an in-depth understanding of our industry. Highly recommended.
Carly Trisk-Grove
I approached Chris for help at a time when my café business was struggling. I had two sites, sales were healthy but I didn't have focus or a strategy. At the time the fee Chris charged me was a cost I almost couldn't afford but with the benefit of hindsight - I realise now that actually - I couldn't afford not to . The advice was hard hitting, honest and not soft around the edges. It was hugely specific; actual actions that I could take away and put in place which I did. Many of Chris' words were repeated by myself to my colleagues over the years. Following the time spent with Chris and also joining him on his café tour hugely shaped my business, very much for the better.
Peter Smale
I have worked with Chris for over ten years - he has integrity, expertise and an in-depth understanding of our industry. Highly recommended.
Carly Trisk-Grove
I approached Chris for help at a time when my café business was struggling. I had two sites, sales were healthy but I didn't have focus or a strategy. At the time the fee Chris charged me was a cost I almost couldn't afford but with the benefit of hindsight - I realise now that actually - I couldn't afford not to . The advice was hard hitting, honest and not soft around the edges. It was hugely specific; actual actions that I could take away and put in place which I did. Many of Chris' words were repeated by myself to my colleagues over the years. Following the time spent with Chris and also joining him on his café tour hugely shaped my business, very much for the better.
Peter Smale
I have worked with Chris for over ten years - he has integrity, expertise and an in-depth understanding of our industry. Highly recommended.
Carly Trisk-Grove
I approached Chris for help at a time when my café business was struggling. I had two sites, sales were healthy but I didn't have focus or a strategy. At the time the fee Chris charged me was a cost I almost couldn't afford but with the benefit of hindsight - I realise now that actually - I couldn't afford not to . The advice was hard hitting, honest and not soft around the edges. It was hugely specific; actual actions that I could take away and put in place which I did. Many of Chris' words were repeated by myself to my colleagues over the years. Following the time spent with Chris and also joining him on his café tour hugely shaped my business, very much for the better.
Peter Smale
I have worked with Chris for over ten years - he has integrity, expertise and an in-depth understanding of our industry. Highly recommended.
Credentials
-
Fellow
Institute of HospitalityAug, 1995- Nov, 2024 -
Yachtmaster Ocean
Royal Yachting Association (RYA)Feb, 1992- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
Turpin Smale Catering Consultants
-
United Kingdom
-
Hospitality
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Director
-
Jul 2001 - Present
Catering Consultant Catering Consultant
-
-
-
Holkham
-
United Kingdom
-
Travel Arrangements
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Non Executive Director
-
Dec 2015 - Present
-
-
-
-
Director
-
2018 - Present
-
-
-
Bass Hotels
-
United States
-
Legal Services
-
Food & Beverage Director, Europe
-
2000 - 2001
-
-
-
Forte Hotels
-
Hospitality
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Catering Director
-
1996 - 2000
-
-
-
Groupe Chez Gerard
-
London, United Kingdom
-
Managing Director
-
1994 - 1996
-
-
-
Corney & Barrow Bars & Restaurants
-
City of London
-
Managing Director
-
1986 - 1994
-
-
-
Fourways Inn
-
Bermuda
-
General Manager
-
1985 - 1986
-
-
-
Crockford's Club
-
London, United Kingdom
-
House Manager
-
1983 - 1985
-
-
-
Savoy Hotel
-
London, United Kingdom
-
Assistant Manager
-
1980 - 1983
-
-
Education
-
University of Surrey
B.Sc., Hotel & Catering Management -
Magdalen College School, Oxford