Episode 75

The Rising Cost of Hospitality: Fuel & Supply Chain Breakdown

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Rising fuel costs are starting to reshape hospitality in real time.

What begins as a conversation about pricing quickly expands into something bigger — a look at how fuel, supply chains, and external pressures are driving up the cost of seafood and changing how venues operate.

From reef fish pushing past $80/kg to prawns approaching $100/kg, the episode explores what these shifts mean for menus, margins, and long-term sustainability.

Beyond pricing, the conversation also touches on customer behaviour — from non-alcoholic trends to the importance of delivering a complete experience, regardless of preference.

This isn’t just about higher costs.
It’s about a changing landscape — and how operators need to adapt.

A grounded look at the pressures shaping hospitality today, and what it takes to stay ahead.