Neil Perry opens up about the high cost of overspending
From 15 Minutes with the Boss by The Australian Financial Review
June 1, 2026 · 18 min · Season 4 · Episode 18
About this episode
Neil Perry discusses the lessons learned from the closure of his restaurant Song Bird and his upcoming venture Pizzeria Spotto.
He’s one of Australia’s most influential chefs and restaurateurs. But when Neil Perry was faced with the closure of his restaurant, Song Bird, he realised he’d broken his most important rule. “You've always got to be prepared to walk away," Perry says. On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out what went wrong with the Double Bay restaurant, and what he’s learnt as the culinary giant prepares to open Pizzeria Spotto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Sally Patten
Guest: Neil Perry
Topics covered
- overspending
- restaurant management
- business lessons
- culinary industry
- financial challenges
Keywords
- Neil Perry
- Song Bird
- Pizzeria Spotto
- restaurant closure
- business lessons
- financial management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Song Bird, Pizzeria Spotto
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