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After a busy 2017 focusing on my wedding in October, I have to admit, I was daunted by 2018. What was I going to do with all the time I had previously dedicated to wedmin? So, in December last year, to combat the wedding blues, I set myself monthly challenges for 2018. From skiing to … Continued
We know many people are looking to make more sustainable choices when eating out. At Peach we’re taking positive steps to reduce our impact on climate change. We’re proud to have recently been awarded a Three Star Food Made Good rating by the Sustainable Restaurant Association for the action we’ve taken to be a better … Continued
Novelist, and co-founder, Jo Eames, shares her views on what Britain will be without its pubs, and was this week featured in Financial Times. Read the full article below or over on FT here. Samuel Johnson defined “hospitality” as “the practice of entertaining strangers”. At a coaching inn near Chipping Norton he remarked to his … Continued
The Great British Bake Off is back – with its usual mix of people and personalities, this series looks to be as good as ever! Although the 12 contestants in this year’s Great British Bake Off are being described as the most polished in the competition’s history – the first week saw four contestants throw their creations in … Continued
A private party for six with Martell Cognac As the season changes, so do our comment cards, and therefore their prizes! Winter’s comment card prize was something warming and Brandy themed. Guests that filled in a comment card with feedback from their visit were entered into a prize draw, to be in with a chance … Continued
Tanners Douro, what a wine! Whether you’re enjoying a light Salad for lunch, or Steak and Chips with Peppercorn Sauce – this wine goes well with it all. The Douro Valley, a World Heritage Site, is located in the North of Portugal, and it’s dramatic, steep, rocky vineyards are at great altitude, bathed in sunshine … Continued
Woah – we weren’t expecting that! GBBO, the wholesomely, British baking contest, leaving its spiritual home, the BBC, for Channel 4? WHAT! It looks like this is all about the money. It is rumoured that the BBC’s final offer of £15 million a year, was four times as much as they have been paying for … Continued
Holistic is Hard, so we start with why… Holistic choices are hard, that’s the reality. A reality that Peach has had to come to terms with since welcoming back our wonderful guests in April. The interest of team welfare, world-class hospitality, guest perception, guest safety, team safety, ping warfare, the law and profit has created a tug-of-war landscape in … 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
Designing menus that are on-trend and work for the pubs, is a delicate balance between listening to what our guests want, whilst also offering choice, and dishes they might not have thought they wanted to begin with. Each menu offers all the old favourites, plus new and exciting dishes, a good choice of steaks, fish … Continued