Creative Pasta, Real Hospitality. Teds thoughts with David Ramsey

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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with David Ramsay at Banconi Soho to trace how a South London upbringing, a career in private equity, and a taste for building brands leads to one of London’s most recognisable pasta restaurants. Along the way we dig into the tuna sandwich lesson, what “creative pasta” really means, and why hospitality matters to society far beyond food.  • early influences, first “proper” restaurant experiences, and learning the sector through people  • private equity and scaling lessons from Paul and Ladurée, adapting concepts to UK habits  • Stacks Diner economics, queues, cover turns, and designing for demand  • the Banconi origin story, why pasta was an overlooked London restaurant category  • building signature dishes, balancing creativity with consistency, and earning Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition  • London multicultural food culture, honest fusion, and plans for international growth  • pressures on UK hospitality, tax burden, closures, and the wider supply chain impact  • The Hero’s Return at Battersea Power Station, great British food and raising the bar on beer  So please subscribe for the ongoing series if you haven't already.