Eastham Ferry has officially entered a new chapter through a strategic partnership with Simposium – a hospitality consultancy behind several recent success stories in Europe, including the openings of Limonella and Uluwatu in Tenerife, the acclaimed Nonna Ionna project in Taurasi, Italy, and consulting work with Caldesi Restaurants in London and Bray.
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Known for revitalising food-led venues across London, Spain and Italy, Simposium now brings its expertise to the Wirral. Behind Simposium are directors Antonio Cannavacciuolo and Miki Coluccia, two hospitality professionals whose combined expertise has shaped and elevated restaurants across Europe.
Antonio (Operations Director) specialises in culinary direction, kitchen planning and operational structure, while Miki (Marketing Director) brings a strong background in marketing strategy, branding and front-of house systems, with a particular focus on driving visibility and strengthening market presence.
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Their hands-on approach and attention to detail have earned recognition from international clients — including the owner of Limonella in Tenerife, who praised their “unparalleled expertise and dedication” and described their guidance as “instrumental in shaping our success.” Simposium is now working alongside the Eastham Ferry management to modernise operations, introduce elevated gastro pub standards, and deliver a refreshed culinary vision.
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Under Simposium’s guidance, the kitchen team has reimagined the Sunday Roast and introduced a more refined ‘Gastro Pub Food’ identity. The renewed focus is on high-quality comfort dishes, homemade elements, carefully sourced ingredients and consistency – an approach that reflects the consultancy’s proven success across Europe. “We’re working towards offering one of the best Sunday Roasts in the Wirral,” said Antonio Cannavacciuolo.
Beyond the menu, Simposium is supporting improvements throughout the guest journey: front-of-house service, staff training programmes, dining room ambience and operational flow. These are the same pillars that helped them elevate and relaunch notable brands abroad, and they now form the foundation of Eastham Ferry’s transformation.
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Supporting the transformation on-site is Simona Reipaité, Eastham Ferry’s Food & Beverage Director and former Bar Manager at Baccanalia in London, whose high-end service experience and operational discipline add further strength to the venue’s new direction.
Together, Eastham Ferry and Simposium aim to restore this historic riverside pub to its full potential – a warm, welcoming, proudly local institution that blends tradition with a new standard of food and hospitality. A rebirth designed not only for today, but for the next generation of Wirral guests. And the best is yet to come: the most significant changes will begin rolling out from January, marking the true start of Eastham Ferry’s new era.
Eastham Ferry Hotel / Ferry Road, Eastham, Wirral, CH62 0UA / 0151 309 4942
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