Our blog about all things peachy
Our wine buyer Jo Eames has come up trumps yet again with this seasons wine list. So, here are a few that are guaranteed to please, and what we think would make really good pairings. 1. U San Muletto Vermentino Chardonnay (France) Hailing from the warm hills of Corsica, this fabulous blend of Vermentino and … Continued
By taking meat and fish from your plate, some people might be left thinking, “what will my meal be centred around? Where will I get my protein?”. Don’t despair, there is a huge variety of great dishes to rival your steak and chips, and I’m not talking about those dry tofu-based sausages you get in … Continued
Of all the things in life there are to be frightened of, wine (and what to eat with wine) should not be on the list. Food and wine are two of our greatest pleasures and greatest comforts. So eat what you fancy, drink what you like – and if you want a simple guide to … Continued
The Embankment in Bedford has kicked off its next fundraising drive for Sports Traider to help local youngsters fulfil their sporting ambition and potential by launching a brand new seasonal dish on its menu that raises money for the cause. The Bedford pub is making a donation for every Superfood Salad it sells … Continued
The British asparagus season is just beginning and here are six things you should know about this British super veg. 1. When does the British Asparagus season start? You may have been tricked into believing that asparagus is grown all year round in Britain. After all, it is in our supermarkets from January right … Continued
At Peach, we believe that great food and flavour comes from eating the freshest and most seasonal ingredients. With Asparagus being one of our favourite spring ingredients, we took a trip down to Barfoots, a beautiful farm on the South Coast to try some of this year’s first British asparagus. Barfoots is a privately owned family … Continued
We’re very proud to have been named once again as a top employer in our industry after winning a Best Places to Work in Hospitality Award 2015 for the fifth year running. In response, we’ve decided to offer longer holidays for people who make us their long-term career, making Peach an even more attractive place … 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
We source our delicious, fresh fish from a company called Direct Seafood & Kingfisher. 1. We’re committed to sourcing the good stuff as locally as possible, which is why a lot of our fish comes straight from Brixham, a small fishing town in Torbay, Devon. 2. Our suppliers have links with Non-governmental organisation’s (NGO’s) … Continued
Our Chefs want to prove that healthy eating and a detox January doesn’t have to mean boring, bland and tasteless food. This week, our Peach Chefs took part in a (very macho) Superfood Salad battle. The task was to create a new vegetarian Superfood Salad for our Spring menu. Below are some of the … Continued