Our blog about all things peachy
If you’re thinking this isn’t the year to go cold turkey in January, why not raise your spirits instead by trying something different from your usual dry white? All good wines have stories. Each one is a place and a time, sunshine and rain, an idea and a dream, bottled. Let me tell you three … Continued
When we put together our Bigger Peach social and environmental plan, we felt it right to make sure people were right at the top of the list. And so, ‘Making Life Peachy For Our Teams and Communities’ was the first principle and ‘We are a Peachy place to work, learn and grow’ our first promise. … Continued
We can all agree that strawberries are the epitome of a British Summer. As we enjoy the arrival of the warmest season that is guaranteed to bring lighter evenings and alfresco dining, we also bring succulent, English grown strawberries of the highest quality, to our specials boards. English Strawberries from Newlands Farm, Kent This year we’ve sourced our English strawberries from Newlands Farm in … Continued
World Water Day, Tuesday 22nd March Did you know…Every time you order Belu Water for your table you’re helping to reach someone with clean water for the first time? That’s because all of their profits go to their impact partner WaterAid – to bring clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to everyone, everywhere. Together, we … Continued
Here at Peach, we are incredibly fortunate to work with a huge number of businesses and suppliers who share the same values and sense of commitment to sustainability as we do. As you may know at Peach one of our core principles is ‘Love Our Planet’ and we try and ensure that this is at … Continued
In the twenty years Jo Eames has chosen wines for our pubs global warming has shown itself clearly in the world’s vineyards. Sustainable wine-making is a key factor alongside sheer deliciousness & good value in her choices. Happily, many of our favourite producers follow organic, biodynamic and other recognised sustainable practices, now marked with a butterfly … Continued
On a sunny Wednesday 10th May, myself and a small Peachy team were honoured to be making our way to visit one of the top winemakers in the UK – Nyetimber! Driving into the estate, it was immediate to see the presentation and attention to detail within the surroundings, and the room where we were to … Continued
At Peach, we are always keen to share stories of sustainability from our amazing food and drink suppliers, but away from the dinner table, there’s plenty of good stuff to talk about too. Designing our pubs to create a Peachy environment, considering our impact on the planet and seeking out environmentally-friendly choices. Here are some … Continued
Vintage champagne isn’t my everyday tipple. On very high days, when something in the business has gone staggeringly well, we open a bottle of Krug. It’s our “taking time to smell the roses” moment. But at £125 a bottle for the multi-vintage blend Grande Cuvée and nearly £200 for the 2000 Vintage, is it worth … Continued
Well, it never rains but it pours. Just when it seems as though the pandemic may be in the rearview mirror, rising inflation, energy hikes and now a horrible war affecting oil and food supplies, are upon us. The support we’ve had from the Government since 2020 has been a huge help. The furlough scheme … Continued