What REALLY goes on behind the scenes in FINE DINING 

In this episode of the Chatterjack Podcast, we're joined by the fantastic Joel Pennington, Restaurant Manager at Cottage in the Woods and winner of the highly regarded Gold Service Scholarship 2026!

Joel opens up about how he worked his way to the upper levels of hospitality, the frustrating misconception that it isn't a "real" career, and the juicy behind-the-scenes on how fine dining truly works. We also dive into what makes hospitality in the Lake District so special, and Joel shares everything about his scholarship journey.

Joel was an absolutely fantastic guest and we hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed filming it!