Ep 300 - From Hospitality to Household with Chelsea Ford: How Elizabeth Hewson Took Saturday Night Pasta from Kitchen to Shelf

Ep 300 - From Hospitality to Household with Chelsea Ford: How Elizabeth Hewson Took Saturday Night Pasta from Kitchen to Shelf

In this episode, Chelsea Ford sits down with Elizabeth Hewson, Australian food writer, cookbook author, and founder of Saturday Night Pasta, to unpack how a personal ritual turned into a nationally stocked product brand.

What began as a simple act of self-care, cooking pasta at the end of a long week, has evolved into a business now sitting in 400+ stores across Australia. Elizabeth shares how her “patchwork” career across restaurants, media and brand building has shaped a business grounded in comfort, quality and honesty.

We explore the realities of scaling from kitchen to shelf, from launching with limited-edition drops to building out a seven-SKU range, and partnering with distributors like Cartel & Co to rapidly expand from 50 to 200 stockists in just six months.

The conversation dives into what actually drives sell-through in retail, why brand and packaging matter, how margins and data access work with distributors, and the operational shift required to grow beyond a founder-led business. Elizabeth also reflects on the role of mentors, manufacturers and collaborators, including Archie Rose, and her commitment to Australian-made ingredients, transparency and taste.

A grounded look at what it takes to build a food brand that people come back to, again and again.

Guest info:

saturdaynightpasta.com.au / @saturdaynightpasta

@elizabethhewson

Host info:

foodpreneursfestival.com / @foodpreneursfestival

chelseaford.com / @chelsea.ford.co

Connect with POH:

principleofhospitality.com / @principle_of_hospitality

For Brand Strategy, Design & Creative Support:

principledesign.com.au / @principledesign

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Ep 291 - Uncorking Opportunities: James Audas's Pursuit of Wine Excellence

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In this episode of the Principle of Hospitality podcast, Renee Buckingham sits down with James Audas, co-founder of Luna Wine Store, Bar Heather, Arc Wines, and Lo Fi Wines. James shares his journey f...

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In this episode of the Principle of Hospitality podcast, host Renee Buckingham sits down with Adam McAsey, co-founder of Project Black, a cutting-edge hospitality brand in Bali. Known as the 'Snacklor...

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Ep 289 - Bridging Culinary Worlds: Michael Lambie's Impact from Michelin Stars to Modern Dining

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Renee Buckingham interviews Dan Sims, a seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry. Sims, CEO and founder of Revel Global and chair of Wine Victoria, shares his journey from starting in suburban caf...

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