Our blog about all things peachy
Tomorrow is pancake day, a day of pure indulgence! This recipe is perfect for vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. Using gluten-free flour, almond milk and oil gives a very similar texture and appearance to the usual counterparts! Central Chef, Trevor Blake spent this morning testing the recipe and whilst they aren’t as sturdy as the … Continued
August is the best month for native lobsters and crab, and we’re celebrating by serving the best of British, every weekend, throughout the month. Home to one of the largest fishing ports in the UK, we are honoured to work so closely with the fishermen in the harbour town of Brixham, enabling us to source … 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
I love my industry, and hospitality is in my DNA, along with having a love for great plates of food. Over the years, I’ve eaten in numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants, tried uncountable plates of food in tastings, and always enjoyed cooking at home too. From classic gastronomic dishes (which are now sometimes seen as … Continued
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 all know it’s tough having the children at home again, everyone in the house battling for some quiet space, swapping the teacher hat, for the work hat … Continued
To launch our new spring menu, we’ve partnered with plant-based chef and author, Gemma Ogston, to bring more bright and beautiful plant-based options to your plate. With a passion for nourishing food that’s as good for the soul as it is for the planet, Gemma’s values align perfectly with ours – thoughtfully sourced ingredients, bold … Continued
Our suppliers make us who we are. You only have to take one look at our values to see we have a very clear ethos, and if our suppliers didn’t believe in the same values – it would just never work! From our award-winning wines, to our sausage o’clock delights after work, each and every … Continued
1. Hattingley Valley Classic Cuvée 2013 – want to be patriotic but never yet met an English wine you really liked? With medals galore from its first few vintages, Hattingley Valley stands up to any grower’s champagne. Made in an idyllic spot near Winchester, it captures fragrant English hedgerows and Summer skies in a glass. … Continued
The Drummond at Albury has had its glorious riverside garden singled out for praise by being named a finalist in the Best Pub Garden category of the Great British Pub Awards 2023. It now goes forward to the final stage of the national awards which will be announced on 19th September 2023. Since taking over … 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