EP #12: Founder Story: Building Houston & Hawkes - Purpose, People, and a Pandemic

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28/10/2025 38 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12

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In this episode of Served. Founder Stories, Peter Baech sat down with Simon Houston FIH, Co-founder and Director of Houston & Hawkes, to explore his journey from university placement to leading one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent caterers.Founded in 2019, Houston & Hawkes has become known for its people-first culture, independent ownership, and B Corp certification - all achieved while navigating a global pandemic.

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