Our blog about all things peachy
In any “normal” year, January sees the tackling new beginnings, setting out on new resolutions and fresh starts, but here we are finding ourselves in a similar position to where we were back in March last year. Maybe you’re doing dry January (we’re proud of you!), or perhaps you want to do you bit for … Continued
If one of your bosses emailed to ask if you would like to spend five days in South Africa with a group of awesome Peaches & representatives from our wine suppliers Boutinot, tasting wine and eating all manner of deliciousness, how long do you think it would take you to reply? With me it was … Continued
Less than eight months since we took over, The Bear & Ragged Staff in Cumnor has just won an AA Award for Culinary Excellence 2018-2019! The village pub is a world away from the Newbury & Swindon roads that stream past only a mile from its door. The heart of the pub is glorious Tudor … Continued
Where did it all start for you? In 2001, I was trying to work out what to do next, having sold the family business. It was slightly scary but very exciting to start again and let life take its course. Having previously been a supplier to pubs and hotels, I decided that I wanted to … Continued
We run our pubs as though we’re throwing a dinner party, an analogy we often use when training our teams. It gives everyone a really easy way of understanding how to handle any situation, and ensures we get the food, drink and atmosphere right for all of our guests. We also know how to throw … Continued
On arriving at the sleepy harbour town of Brixham, it only took a quick glance out to the coast to notice just how busy this little fishing port is. Home to one of the largest fishing ports in the UK, we are honoured to work so closely with the fishermen, enabling us to source sustainably, … Continued
Jo Eames, our Creative Director and chief wine buyer, takes us on a personal tour of Peach Pubs as we celebrate 15 years of Making Life Peachy. Favourite Peach building: It’s got to be the quirky old Duke of Wellington in East Horsley. I really love pubs with character and this one has got it … Continued
For us caterers, Christmas sings atmosphere, countless turkey lunches, mulled wine and parties! Whether you love it or loathe it, it promises a busy time for all involved. At Peach, we get started back in August, with a session planning this year’s festivities. All the pubs get together, pull on their Santa hats and enjoy a … Continued
A talented young duo from our Surrey based pub, The Richard Onslow, have won the trophy in the Peach Pub’s inaugural Master Peach & Chef competition. The Master Peach & Chef competition is the first internal competition of its kind that Peach has run, recognising and highlighting the hidden culinary talents of our front of … Continued
Trevor Blake, Senior Chef of Peach Pubs went on the hunt for the perfect British strawberry. He has created a “Dip Your Own” board for seasonal produce. His theory was that Strawberries should be touched and dipped into Valrhona chocolate sauce or Chantilly cream and finished off with crumbly shortbread biscuits. Simpler and better, the perfect … Continued