Conrad Brunton

About Conrad Brunton

Conrad is undoubtedly one of our most prominent champions of the food, drink and hospitality scene in Birmingham and the Midlands. Conrad entered the catering and hospitality industry at 14 while working as a pot wash in a local pub, he identified a gap in the market in Birmingham for a top-quality, modern British takeaway, which specialised in fish and chips, and he opened 'Great British Eatery’ (GBE).

In February 2010, GBE was named England’s No.1 fish and chip shop, the highest accolade any shop can achieve. He moved into hospitality and catering recruitment in 2012 and started Tonic Talent in June 2018. Conrad and his team recruit the best talent for Hospitality and Catering businesses across the UK. Conrad is an ambassador for Hospitality Action and Springboard. He also started the Midland's first Hospitality networking group, Midland's Hospitality Network (MHN).

Conrad has been a TV spokesperson for the hospitality industry and has participated in many panel discussions and podcasts. Earlier this year, he was voted the inaugural Hospitality Personality of The Year at The Midland Food, Drink and Hospitality Awards for his contributions to the industry and charity work.