Our blog about all things peachy
Each season our chefs devise the tastiest of dishes, using only the best ingredients that the current time of year brings. We always serve the good stuff, and in Spring that means the earliest and best English asparagus, Cornish free-range lamb, day-boat Brixham fish, Yorkshire rhubarb and superb farmhouse cheeses. In search of the latest … Continued
Our food menu changes with the seasons, so it’s only fair our drinks list gets the same attention for the autumn and winter months. Over the last six months the winter drinks list has been our focus – meaning lots of research, planning and of course tasting… After all that hard work, this week it … Continued
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The fridge is stocked, the decorations are up and there’s cheer all around, unless you’ve got to cook Christmas lunch. So, who better to offer up some advice than those who have cooked 100s of Christmas dinners? Whilst we can’t loan you a chef for the day, … Continued
New pubs, mega tips and happy teams…Who’d have thought it? As we all peeped back into a new normal, we gingerly opened the doors of 10 of our pubs on the 6th July, having little idea as to what the next few months was going to look like. After a solid first week, we opened … Continued
Back in 2019, when The Bigger Peach Team was born, we created a set of promises to follow, to set us on the path of being the most sustainable Gastro Pub Company on the Planet! Some of the promises, we’d already been living by every day – feeding our guests well, is one of them. … Continued
Nothing says British Summertime like long days spent outside in the sun, a fresh glass of Pimm’s in hand, and the sweet taste of English Strawberries. What better way to celebrate summer’s arrival than with a new menu, made even better with a perfect pud for the season – English Strawberry Trifle with Pimm’s Jelly. … Continued
Thanks to Ox in a Box for recently visiting us at The Thatch. During their visit Katherine MacAlister caught up with Head chef James Durrant. James has come full circle, having returned to The Thatch in Thame to run the kitchens, five years after working there as a sous chef. “I was a junior sous … Continued
Our drinks list is developed by a team of real enthusiasts, and changes twice a year. Our team of drinkies (like foodies, but source great quality drinks instead!), not only look at trends in the market, but also at data around what our guests are drinking, to develop a list that’s exciting and meets demand. … Continued
We’re on a continuous mission to Making Life Peachy – for our guests, team, suppliers and planet. This includes making sure we are sourcing our ingredients sustainably and protecting the environment for future generations. We work closely with our valued suppliers, Direct Seafood, better known as seafood experts with a passion for fish! They believe in promoting wild – sustainable, or responsibly-farmed … 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