MEET THE TEAM
Different expertise. Shared thinking. One brilliant team.
The people behind our brands are what make the collective work.

Nick Collins
Founder + CEO
Nick is a food lover and hospitality entrepreneur with a passion for bringing great people and big ideas together.
As founder of The Curious Food Group, Nick is the driving force behind We Are Epic Caterers and Square + Fair, combining years of experience in events and catering with a fresh approach to high-street hospitality.
A foodie at heart, Nick believes the best businesses are built by curious minds who share their knowledge, challenge each other and aren't afraid to do things differently. His focus is on creating distinctive brands, developing talented teams and building a hospitality group where everyone has the opportunity to grow

Roxanne Chant
Chief Commercial Officer
With a strong background in hospitality, events and client relationships, Roxanne plays a key role in shaping the commercial growth of The Curious Food Group and its brands.
Working across the collective, she brings people, opportunities and ideas together, helping each business grow while making the most of the shared expertise and experience within the group.
Driven, personable and detail-focused, Roxanne is passionate about building lasting partnerships, developing new opportunities and turning ambitious ideas into successful outcomes.

Julie Maiden
Finance Director
Julie Maiden is the Finance Director at The Curious Food Group, bringing a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for detail.
She ensures the business runs with strong financial control while supporting sustainable growth.
From cost management to strategic planning, Julie keeps everything on track behind the scenes.
Calm, precise and commercially focused, she plays a key role in turning ambition into reality.

Michael Barlow
Chief Operating Officer
Michael brings a wealth of operational experience to The Curious Food Group.
Working across the collective, he focuses on bringing our people, systems and shared expertise together, ensuring each brand has the support it needs to deliver exceptional hospitality while continuing to grow.
Hands-on, passionate and people-focused, Michael understands what it takes to build brilliant teams, maintain high standards and turn ambitious ideas into successful day-to-day operations.

Matthew Alexander
Operations Manager
Matthew plays a key role in bringing the Square + Fair brand to life, overseeing day-to-day operations and helping shape the experience across our growing collection of stores.
Working closely with our teams, he brings together great food, brilliant coffee and the little details that make Square + Fair feel different. From developing our people to supporting new openings, Matthew helps turn the brand’s big ideas into reality.
Hands-on, passionate and always looking for ways to improve, he is focused on building confident teams, maintaining high standards and creating spaces that customers love coming back to.

David Blake
Head Of Food
David is at the heart of our food offering, bringing together a passion for great ingredients, exciting ideas and the kind of food that people genuinely look forward to eating.
Working across the collective, he helps shape our menus, develop new concepts and share culinary knowledge between our brands. From unforgettable event dining with We Are Epic Caterers to the bold, generously filled sandwiches at Square + Fair, David ensures creativity and quality remain at the centre of everything we serve.
Passionate, hands-on and always exploring what’s next, he works closely with our chefs and kitchen teams to turn fresh ideas into food that delivers on both flavour and experience

Clemmie Gent
Head Of Marketing
Clemmie brings the creativity, energy and a strong eye for brand.She leads on how the business shows up, from storytelling and campaigns to day to day content and communications.With a focus on clarity and consistency, she ensures everything feels aligned and engaging.Creative, organised and full of ideas, Clemmie brings the Curious Food Group brand to life.