Leadership series: Paul Jackson

Discover exceptional industry leaders through powerful, in-depth interviews in our CORE Leadership series. 

Here, we are interviewing Paul Jackson, Managing Director at Searcys.

Paul Jackson, leader of Searcys, talks to us about his Champagne Rolls Royce! 

Searcys is a much loved, historic catering brand that has been operating for over 150 years. 

From historic venues to champagne bars , Paul talks about the importance of planning, having an engaged team and creating “Instagram moments” that people look for. 

Searcys are Britain's oldest luxury catering company and restaurateur, founded in 1847 by John Searcy, initially known for high-society catering and, later, Royal Warrants. They operate a portfolio of iconic restaurants, champagne bars, and event spaces across the UK, including locations at St Pancras International and the Institute of Directors.

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Date Published: 19th March 2026