Tony Allan - Losing £1.6 Million To Marco P-W In Court, Crazy Weekends With Vinnie Jones & Making Millions As A Fish Supplier To The Stars!

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Previously titled “Tony Allan - Losing £1.6 Million To Marco P-W To Making Millions As A Fish Supplier To The Stars” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

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Tony Allan joins the latest episode of the Go To Food Podcast for a no-holds-barred conversation that spans decades at the very top of British hospitality. From stripping lead off a school roof as a teenager to becoming one of London’s most influential fishmongers and restaurateurs, Tony’s journey is anything but ordinary. He reveals how he transformed the way chefs bought fish, built a booming supply business, and went from market trader to multimillionaire in what felt like overnight.This episode is packed with incredible stories — from supplying legends like Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsay, to explosive fallouts, court battles, and chance encounters that defined his career. Tony shares what it was like opening the very first restaurant in Borough Market, the insane growth from one site to 25 restaurants in just a few years, and the brutal impact of events like September 11 attacks on the industry. There are also wild moments involving racing bets, celebrity friendships with Vinnie Jones, and behind-the-scenes chaos from the golden era of London dining.It’s funny, raw, and brutally honest — from tales of late-night phone calls with fiery chefs to building and losing fortunes, then starting again. Tony also gives his unfiltered take on the state of hospitality today, from staffing crises to rising costs, and how he’s adapted with a booming takeaway business. If you want real insight, proper storytelling, and one of the most entertaining voices in the game, this is a must-listen episode of the Go To Food Podcast.Watch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Videos Here - https://www.youtube.com/@gotofoodOrder Ben's Incredible Book - All You Can Eat - By Clicking Here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-You-Can-Eat-British/dp/1805221523Get 2 Months of Blinq For Free - With Code - GOTOBLINQ - https://blinqme.com/Order The Greatest Meat In The Country From HG Walter Here & Have Restaurant Quality Meals From Home - www.hgwalter.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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