About Small Business Season 3, Episode 20 - Crinnions and the Traveller's Rest

In this episode of the About Small Business Podcast, we sit down with Mark Flood, an experienced chef, publican, and entrepreneur who owns Crinnions of Lanchester and The Traveller’s Rest in Belmont, both in County Durham.Mark shares his journey growing up around pubs and kitchens, how he followed his passion for food, and why family values and hard work remain at the heart of everything he does.We discuss the challenges facing the British pub industry, the impact on local communities, and why pubs are such a vital part of British culture and social life. Despite the pressures, Mark has built thriving venues by keeping a cool head in the kitchen and leading with empathy — not anger.If you care about local business, hospitality, or the future of the British pub, this is a must-watch conversation.👉 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from real business owners across the North East and beyond.#BritishPubs #HospitalityIndustry #SmallBusinessPodcast #NorthEastBusiness #ChefLife #CrinnionsOfLanchester #LocalBusinessUK #FoodIndustry #Entrepreneurship #PubCulture