07/08/2026
Ten years ago, Sir Richard Branson and I launched The Inspired Series with one simple goal: to inspire the next generation to see hospitality as an exciting, rewarding career.
Yesterday, we celebrated that milestone by welcoming more than 350 students to Hay Street Market for our biggest Inspired Series event yet.
A huge thank you to our incredible panel, Lauren Eldridge, Jen Kwok Lee and Mikaela Poole, for sharing your stories, your experiences and your passion for this industry. I hope every student walked away feeling inspired and excited about the opportunities that hospitality has to offer.
The future of our industry depends on the next generation, and there’s nothing more rewarding than helping young people discover where a career in hospitality can take them.
A big thank you to Select Fresh for partnering with us, Hay Street Market for hosting, and all the teachers and students who joined us. Here’s to the next 10 years of inspiring future chefs, restaurateurs, front-of-house stars and industry leaders.