Our blog about all things peachy
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
In 2010, Tarquin and Lippa Wood created the Enonkishu Conservancy, in the Mara, Kenya, to help protect one of Africa’s increasingly fragile ecosystems. To carry on their culture in the Mara, the Maasai landowners need sufficient income, whilst protecting and sustaining the unique wildlife and habitat. Unfortunately, Tourism alone does not provide the income needed, and … 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
We believe in serving the good stuff, from the meat on your plate, the wine in your glass to the coffee in your cup. We’ve worked with great suppliers from the very start, building strong relationships along the way. We believe Union not only create great coffee but their ethics are best in class. Pubs … Continued
Climate change is real (despite what some might say!), and even some of the biggest carnivores among us are beginning to cut down on their meat intake. Whether it’s meat-free Mondays, or meat treats on weekends only, or completely vegetarian, eating habits are changing. Our vegetarian main sales are up 24%, and the vegetarian options … Continued
The Bigger Peach Promise number 7 is “We support our community and charities.” “On 3rd October 2021, I will be running the London Marathon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Many think I am crazy and ask why on earth I’d put myself through this but there’s only one simple answer; the sense of achievement … Continued
At Peach, we believe in giving back to local communities and charities – now more than ever, they need our support. This Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th February), we’ll be donating £4,000 across 20 charities in our towns. Thank you for your nominations! Here are the local charities we’ll be supporting this month; The … Continued
Anyone else think that a good breakfast sets you up for the day? Us too!Inspired by Magic Breakfast, because no child should start the day hungry, join us for breakfast with the kids this August, their breakfast on us for the whole month!* Magic Breakfast provides healthy school breakfasts to children at risk of hunger in … Continued
Making Life Peachy For Our Teams’ And Communities Our pubs are at the centre of their communities. As part of our Bigger Peach mission, we actively encourage our team to be involved in the community. Throughout the year we support charities and causes that are close to our hearts, and this month we’re getting involved … Continued
We like green things at Peach and thankfully there are many other businesses out there who do too. Here’s our top three mantras to making the planet’s life a little peachier: Say no to food waste The number 1 culprit in the hospitality industry. A total of 3,415,000 tonnes of waste is disposed of in … Continued