In this episode of Order, Order, Terry Wiggins sits down with Oliver Fox for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey through the catering world, from college and early restaurant work to the kitchens of the House of Commons.
Oliver reflects on joining Parliament after time at Chapter One in Locksbottom, and explains why the Commons felt like a real finishing school for chefs. He talks about the sections he worked in, the skills he learned there, and why that period became such an important foundation for the rest of his career.
The conversation also touches on cooking for Betty Boothroyd, memories of working in Westminster, later roles in restaurants and consultancy, and a private-chef job that took him into high-level business dining and international travel. Along the way, Oliver and Terry discuss music, mentorship, hospitality, and how the industry has changed in recent years.
They finish by looking at where Oliver’s business is headed now, with a growing focus on weddings, funerals, corporate events, press launches, art gallery launches, christenings and private catering, as well as the pressures facing public-facing hospitality today.
Order Order podcast, Oliver Fox, Terry Wiggins, House of Commons catering, Parliament kitchens, Westminster catering, hospitality industry, catering industry, private chef, event catering, Chapter One Locksbottom, Betty Boothroyd, banqueting, chef career, corporate catering, wedding catering
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit orderorderpodcast.substack.com
