Our blog about all things peachy
As the kids went back to school and we smiled thinking “thank god we don’t have to do that again”, we find ourselves here, doing this again! We al know it’s tough having the children at home again, everyone in the house battling for some quiet space, swapping teacher hat, for work hat and chef, … Continued
It’s fair to say 2020 went down like none other most of us will ever live through. Like most, at the start of the pandemic, we never envisaged, almost a year later, we’d be back where we were in March, with pubs closed and the Country back in lockdown. Through great energy and enthusiasm from … Continued
Our pubs are at the centre of their communities, and we actively encourage our team to be involved in the community, donating to local projects, offering our spaces to community groups and and engaging in charity work. Each year the Bigger Peach Team choose key areas to focus. Over the years we endeavour to make … Continued
Christmas is a time to celebrate with family and friends, sharing stories of the months gone by, and looking forward to all the great things planned for the following year. This Christmas might be a little different than any that went before, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy good food and decent wine with … Continued
During lockdown, we saw so many local heroes in our Towns, and we wanted to say thank you for all they did. In September we asked our guests for their stories, and rewarded them with a £10 gift, from us and them. Here are some of the truly amazing words we received. From The Swan … Continued
As we go on through 2020, a year that will be marked down in history, I’m sure many of us have taken time to slow down, and reflect. As a business, many of our team have been volunteering to support the local communities. From NHS volunteering, to virtual quizzes and planning for the future, we’re … Continued
We’re super proud to have so many women working in Peach. This International Women’s Day celebrates equality, so we asked our females what it’s like being a woman in hospitality. Hollie Hawkins, General Manager Growing up, I had aspirations of becoming a doctor, but at 21 I started running my first pub. I’m super proud … Continued
Each quarter we choose a charity to support, raising much needed funds for causes we believe support our mission of Making Life Peachy. Action Against Hunger lead the global fight against hunger, and help more than 21 million people in nearly 50 countries. In 2019, they responded to 37 humanitarian emergencies, and treated more young … Continued
Climate change is real (despite what some might say!), and even some of the biggest carnivores among us are beginning to cut down on their meat intake. Whether it’s meat-free Mondays, or meat treats on weekends only, or completely vegetarian, eating habits are changing. Our vegetarian main sales are up 24%, and the vegetarian options … Continued
Time really does fly. Gathering the team, we started our training on what it means to give a Peachy service and have a great Gastropub. Little did we know the room we were then training in would one day become The High Field Studio. . It was mid September, we were … Continued