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March 10, 2025 • Jeremy Blain, Peter Farrell • Season 9 • Episode 8

Guest: Peter Farrell
Founder / CEO of Vessa - The AI Dining Assistant
Hospitality Action Ambassador

Peter Farrell worked in some of the best restaurants and hotels around the World, including one, two and three Michelin starred establishments, before launching and running his own street food, restaurant and food hall ventures. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.

From his early passion for food and hospitality to overcoming brain tumours and personal losses, Peter shares his journey of resilience and reinvention.

Peter is currently building Vessa, a game-changing AI Dining Assistant that seamlessly finds and books restaurants, tailored to you.

As a tech leader, Peter is pioneering the use of AI in the hospitality sector to put the customer at the heart of restaurant discovery, booking and experience.

Charity: As Peter has recently become an ambassador for the amazing charity, Hospitality Action, we have made a donation as a thank you to him for joining us. Please do find out more, donate and get involved in this fantastic charity here: https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/