Meet Laura from Graze on the Hill, a Kings Hill-based catering genius who started with graze boxes during lockdown and now caters weddings, corporate events, and everything in between with stunning grazing tables, luxury desserts, and even a new pancake cart!In this hilarious and heartfelt episode, Simon and Rachel uncover Laura’s inspiring story of growing her business from home, dealing with allergies (including her own coeliac condition), juggling family life, and staying on top of foodie trends like Dubai chocolate and pistachio everything.From sausage rolls and lemon meringues to party platters and grazing carts—this episode will leave you hungry, inspired, and laughing along.🎙️ Cherrywood Podcast: Where real stories meet real people.👇 Timestamps0:00 – Laura’s intro and podcast chaos1:16 – How Graze on the Hill began during lockdown2:46 – From teaching to catering5:05 – Business boom after lockdown9:04 – Stepping into weddings11:00 – Challenges with scaling the business13:32 – Grazing styles, afternoon teas, and cart setup16:45 – Learning presentation and food design18:07 – Popular menu choices20:00 – Mishaps and forgotten items24:00 – Launching the grazing and pancake cart29:00 – Balancing work with family life30:00 – Allergy-aware catering and coeliac experiences34:00 – Behind the scenes: Hygiene checks and prep35:45 – Following food trends like ruby and Dubai chocolate41:00 – What sets Graze on the Hill apart43:53 – Biggest wins and confidence boost46:41 – Keeping it fresh and evolving the brand48:25 – Random questions: invisibility, conspiracy theories & more52:05 – Laura’s Spotify song pick53:42 – Where to find Graze on the Hill💼 Sponsors📍 Right at Home MedwayTrusted care in your own home. Visit rightathome.co.uk/medway or call 01634 979000🏗️ De Medici AssociatesChartered structural & civil engineers with a global reach. Visit demediciassociates.com🧼 Clearwater KentTop-notch cleaning & facilities management. Visit clearwaterkent.co.uk or call 01634 681885📬 Hindsight DirectoryDelivered to 30,000 homes across Kent. Visit hindsightdirectory.co.uk🌐 Nu DigitalWeb design, SEO, Google Ads & social media. 10% off with code “Cherrywood”! Visit nudigital.co.uk🚐 Snugdubs Campervan HireRoam the world. Park anywhere. Visit snugdubs.co.uk🎥 Cherrywood ProductionsAward-winning videography & photography. Visit cherrywoodpro.com#GrazeOnTheHill #CherrywoodPodcast #GrazingTablesWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

This week on the Cherrywood Podcast, Simon and Rachel are joined by Nelson from VIP Waiters – the man who turns wedding chaos into unforgettable memories! 🎤💥From staged falls and surprise performances to building deep connections with guests, Nelson shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and explains the art of blending in before stealing the spotlight. You'll laugh, nod along, and probably cry-laugh a little too as they all reflect on the real magic that makes weddings special.🕺 Singing waiters🥂 Secret surprises📸 Videography chaos🧵 Dress repairs😂 Best guest reactions💪 Cold plunges and mental focusWhether you're in the wedding industry or just love a good story, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and heartfelt moments.🎙️ Podcast Sponsors:🔧 De Medici Associates – Chartered Structural & Civil Engineers🌿 Right at Home Medway – Trusted adult care at home📬 Hindsight Directory – Get your business in front of 30,000 local customers⏰ Timestamps:0:00 – Nelson’s hilarious intro0:53 – How singing waiters ruin videographers’ breaks2:01 – Sponsor shout-outs3:14 – Dessert timing debates and guest antics4:02 – Should you warn the videographer about singing waiters?6:17 – How Nelson orchestrates his surprise act7:15 – Filming etiquette and the importance of breaks10:25 – Behind-the-scenes of “the fall” and planning it with photographers12:00 – Nelson’s journey to becoming a singing waiter14:55 – Performance nerves and building guest rapport19:01 – Crowd control and guest respect21:00 – Handling recognisable acts and varying reactions26:57 – Why connection beats performance every time29:39 – The power of manners and kindness in the wedding industry36:00 – Recommendation culture and being a good supplier42:30 – Little extras that make a big difference45:25 – Letting kids film weddings – genius or chaos?47:00 – Weddings as family affairs – real impact stories50:00 – Why Nelson left a ‘normal job’ to pursue performance full time54:00 – Honing crowd banter as a professional skill55:00 – Why the best performers are more than just good singers🔖 Hashtags:#SingingWaiterSecrets #CherrywoodPodcast #WeddingEntertainmentWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

This week, we welcome Jamie Preston, founder of Clear Water Cleaning Services, for one of our most honest, raw, and downright funny episodes yet.From selling flowers at Waterloo Station to building a cleaning empire with 28 staff (20 of them family!), Jamie opens up about hitting financial rock bottom, being £500,000 in debt, and rebuilding his life and business from scratch. But this isn’t just a story of hard graft—it’s packed with laugh-out-loud moments, van mishaps, Friday fight clubs, and even a poo-filled bath.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro – Meet Jamie Preston0:23 Clearwater Cleaning: 28 staff, 20 family1:07 From windows to roofs – What they do3:03 Sponsors4:24 Working with your wife – Never switching off5:04 From selling flowers to fly-pitching7:05 Half a million in debt – the turning point10:01 Dyslexia, school trauma & comedy defiance13:28 Dyslexia isn’t low IQ – it's creative thinking21:00 Flying to Holland to face debt – £100k wiped!27:02 Saying goodbye to the flower biz30:51 Scaling up: From domestic to full facilities33:54 Health & safety & cherry pickers36:00 Roof cleaning myths & driveway maintenance39:48 Hoarder homes & poo-filled bathrooms47:02 The dildo van prank50:04 Random questions: paranormal? food? Deja vu?53:45 Jamie's daughter’s inspiring story of recovery57:57 Song choice & Friday Fight Club at Clear Water1:00:55 Sponsors & outro🤝 SPONSORS (Mentioned in Episode):De Medici AssociatesChartered Structural & Civil Engineers🌐 demediciassociates.comRight at Home MedwayIn-home adult care🌐 rightathome.co.uk/medway | 📞 01634 979000Hindsight DirectoryReach 30,000 homes via Royal Mail🌐 hindsightdirectory.co.ukNu DigitalWeb design, SEO, Google Ads🌐 nudigitale.co.uk (10% off with code: Cherrywood)Bond CarpentryBespoke woodwork & carpentry | Licensed to Drill📞 07738 732931Snugdubs Camper Van Hire🌐 snugdubs.co.ukCherrywood ProductionsAward-winning photography & videography🌐 cherrywoodpro.com#CherrywoodPodcast, #ClearWaterCleaning, #FromDebtToSuccessWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.