Behind the Counter Podcast: Episode Two Listen Here

In this episode of Beyond the Counter, we sit down with Matt Bigland, co-founder of Blend Family — the group behind some of the UK’s most ambitious food halls including Cutlery Works in Sheffield, Cambridge Street Collective, and the newly launched Tower Street Collective in London.

Matt shares the story behind scaling from a single-site vision to a multi-venue brand, and the challenges of keeping soul, independence and culture intact as you grow. From building a community-first approach to designing venues that prioritise people and purpose, this conversation is packed with insight for anyone shaping the future of hospitality.

Hosted by Simon Anderson of Next Phase, Beyond the Counter is brought to you in collaboration with me&u.