Louise Holstein & Mike's Table

Ruth Rogers and Louise Holstein discuss the inception and evolution of Mike's Table, a unique supper club that combines paying guests with invited guests from local charities.

Louise shares her personal journey of creating this initiative as a legacy for her late husband, Mike, emphasising the healing power of communal dining.

The chat covers the challenges and successes of the two-night concept, the impact of paying it forward, and the future aspirations for expanding the initiative beyond London, highlighting the importance of community engagement and the shared humanity that emerges from breaking down social barriers through food.

Chapters

00:00

Ruth Rogers' Introduction of Louise Holstein and Mike's Table

02:49

The Start of Mike's Table

03:32

The Concept of Mike's Table

08:04

Two Nights of Dining

12:44

Reaction of Guests to Paying It Forward

14:24

Regular Guests and Paying Customers

15:23

Direct Impact and Financial Aspect

17:03

The Clever Business Plan of Mike's Table

19:08

Keeping Things Simple: The Growth of Mike's Table

22:57

The Unchanging Concept of Mike's Table

26:22

From Pop-Up to Social Enterprise: The Expansion of Mike's Table

28:20

The Future Plans of Mike's Table: Introducing Our Table

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