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Principle of HospitalityConnecting Through Storytelling Author: POH Network
Principle of Hospitality (POH) saw a gap in Australias hospitality industry with a growing need to keep abreast of the latest trends and innovations, as well as the changing needs of consumers, it was clear our hospitality heroes could benefit from a stronger support network. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Careers, Food Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep 300 - From Hospitality to Household with Chelsea Ford: How Elizabeth Hewson Took Saturday Night Pasta from Kitchen to Shelf
Episode 300
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026
In this episode, Chelsea Ford sits down with Elizabeth Hewson, Australian food writer, cookbook author, and founder of Saturday Night Pasta, to unpack how a personal ritual turned into a nationally stocked product brand.What began as a simple act of self-care, cooking pasta at the end of a long week, has evolved into a business now sitting in 400+ stores across Australia. Elizabeth shares how her “patchwork” career across restaurants, media and brand building has shaped a business grounded in comfort, quality and honesty.We explore the realities of scaling from kitchen to shelf, from launching with limited-edition drops to building out a seven-SKU range, and partnering with distributors like Cartel & Co to rapidly expand from 50 to 200 stockists in just six months.The conversation dives into what actually drives sell-through in retail, why brand and packaging matter, how margins and data access work with distributors, and the operational shift required to grow beyond a founder-led business. Elizabeth also reflects on the role of mentors, manufacturers and collaborators, including Archie Rose, and her commitment to Australian-made ingredients, transparency and taste.A grounded look at what it takes to build a food brand that people come back to, again and again.Guest info:saturdaynightpasta.com.au / @saturdaynightpasta@elizabethhewsonHost info:foodpreneursfestival.com / @foodpreneursfestivalchelseaford.com / @chelsea.ford.coConnect with POH:principleofhospitality.com / @principle_of_hospitalityFor Brand Strategy, Design & Creative Support:principledesign.com.au / @principledesign
