Debut Out Now
confessions of a waiter
David woodward
David’s memoir about his life in hospitality highlights his many ups and downs, recounting numerous hilarious anecdotes when dealing with the general public. Although from the outside it may seem like a tale of glamour, celebrities and TV, David shows the many pitfalls, hardships and fractured relationships, that a life in catering can bring.
David’s wish was not only to entertain with this book, but for colleagues and guests to see something of themselves in his account. It was also intended to bring focus on some of today’s issues within the industry, from staffing to service charge.
His journey takes you around the opulent surroundings of five star hotels, his brief moment of ‘fame’ on Channel Four’s ‘Four in a bed’, to the life of celebrity. In a world where putting on a show is everything, it is important to remember the stress, relentless hours and hidden dangers, that this quest for perfection can bring.
“Hilarious, poignant, and brilliant! This toned my abs from belly laughing. I loved every minute!”
- Liz Lawler, author of Don’t Wake Up
“ Oh La La!! A highly entertaining, amusing and brutally honest look, not only into the world of hospitality, but also David's own life journey.”
— Fred Sirieix, TV personality
About david
David Woodward has worked in the hospitality industry for the past thirty years both in the U.K and Switzerland, alongside the likes of Fred Sirieix, John Torode and Paul Heathcote.
His apprenticeship included The Kulm Hotel, Arosa, The Brasserie Lipp, Zurich and the Ermitage in Kusnacht, all in Switzerland, before working at Bettys and Taylors, York and the Bluebird restaurant on the Kings road. He went on to manage the Close Hotel in Tetbury and the Residence, Bath, before setting up his own business, the award winning Keats Cottage, on the Isle of Wight. He has now relocated to Portugal, to enjoy his new found passion for writing.
