Our blog about all things peachy
First of all, I should give the inside track on what Summerhouse is. Each year our General Managers and Head Chefs are set a series of targets and if they achieve them, a “little” educational trip is planned. So far Paris, Barcelona, Grenada, Cornwall and the Cotswolds have all had the unfortunate luck of having … Continued
As a group, we focus a lot on helping the community, both here at home, and overseas with The Peach Foundation. This is why for over six years, the only bottled water we have sold in our pubs has been BELU. BELU gives 100% of its profits to WaterAid, with the aim that everyone, everywhere should have access … 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
The Amalfi Coast, a beautiful place, full of rolling mountain villages and glimmering beaches. Diary entry written by Emily Dolan from The Embankment. It’s 9am on a Monday morning and I’m sitting at the airport four and a half hours before our flight, waiting to be joined by six other unknown faces to this whimsical fairytale … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
Do you ever play the “which famous people would you invite to your dinner party” game? It’s my favourite car game and I often revisit my list promoting and demoting guests depending on mood. However, there is one constant who never gets thrown off my table and his name is David Attenborough. Put simply, I … Continued