Award-winning restaurateur to share insights on business consistency and growth in Aberdeen
Award-winning chef Graham Mitchell will be the guest speaker at the North-East Scotland Business Academy (NESBA) event on November 19 at the Village Hotel Aberdeen. Mitchell, known for his restaurants Tarragon by Graham Mitchell and Tarragon on the Terrace, will discuss his recipe for success and offer insights to local SME business owners.
Tarragon by Graham Mitchell opened in 2022, evolving from a March 2020 lockdown project that offered at-home fine dining. Within six months of opening, it was named Best Restaurant in Scotland at the 2023 Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards and also received an AA Rosette. Graham Mitchell’s second establishment, Tarragon on the Terrace, opened two years ago. He also co-hosts The Doric Kitchen on Amazon TV and mentors young chefs in the area.
The upcoming NESBA gathering will also provide details about Tatlers by Tarragon, a new multi-space venue in Aberdeen set to open soon. The November event will focus on the theme of “CONTROL” and the importance of consistency as a business develops and expands. The learning-led session aims to give participants strategies for transitioning from reactive to repeatable business operations, by establishing structure in areas such as time management, cashflow, delivery, priorities, and people.
The goal is to equip business leaders with tools that can foster greater consistency and facilitate faster decision-making. The NESBA event series takes place quarterly, bringing together expertise in legal, financial, business coaching, and marketing. The series was inspired by the success of the Blackadders Aberdeen HR Club and a growing demand from business owners for integrated guidance through different stages of business.
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This collaboration between Blackadders, Prospect 13, ActionCOACH, and Hall Morrice has attracted business representatives from across the local economic landscape in its launch year. Commenting on his upcoming appearance, Graham Mitchell said: “When I started Tarragon during lockdown in 2020, I never imagined that a few years later I’d be running multiple restaurants, creating jobs, mentoring young chefs and preparing to open another venue in Aberdeen.”
He added: “But the journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Being a good chef and running a successful business are two very different things and I’ve learned that the hard way. From managing people and cashflow to dealing with rising costs and making difficult decisions, there have been plenty of lessons along the way.”
Mitchell also stated: “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built in Aberdeen, but I’m also very aware of the challenges facing independent businesses across the North East. I hope that by sharing both our successes and the difficult moments, I can offer something valuable to other business owners who are navigating their own journeys.” To book a place at the event, visit nes-ba.co.uk. For more information about the North-East Scotland Business Academy (NESBA), email hello@nes-ba.co.uk.
