Business owner · Speaker · Mentor
Kelly Barnes
Building businesses by building people.
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My story, in short
Kelly started Krispies at 17, from humble beginnings. Today it is an award-winning fish and chip business with two shops and a team of 55, and she has taken it to Fish & Chip Shop of the Year.
She has appeared on television, worked alongside chefs including Tom Kerridge and Mitch Tonks, and features on a Ceres industry podcast. In 2026 she was a finalist for Employer of the Year at the West Country Women Awards.
Kelly is at her best when she is helping others grow, in business, in confidence and in their careers.
What Kelly talks about
Employing people well
How to recruit, train and keep a great team in hospitality, and why people are a business’s most important asset.
Mindset
Resilience, confidence and staying grounded while you build something from nothing.
Empowering the next generation
Helping employers see that younger people in the workplace have plenty to teach them, and how to bring out the best in them.
Working with Kelly
Speaking
Keynotes, talks and panels on people, leadership and building a business from the ground up.
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Practical, experienced advice for hospitality businesses on people, culture and growth.
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Workshops and team sessions for businesses and brands that want to get more from their people.
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One-to-one mentoring for owners, managers and emerging leaders.
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A business owner’s view on hospitality sector policy, for press, broadcasters and industry bodies.
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Whether you are an event organiser, a business or a brand, Kelly would love to hear from you.
Email Kelly@mrskrispie on Instagram