Having worked in different restaurants after college, it was in 2009 that myself and Rich first worked together in Bristol. After a couple of years, I was given my first Sous Chef’s job at The Sheppey in Godney, where I stayed for a few years, until Rich was appointed General Manager of his own pub and was looking for a Head Chef. My name was the first one to pop into his head, and I'm glad that it did! We turned the pub around, became known for our excellent food, making a name for ourselves and the pub. Rich then moved on to another pub within Young’s after a couple of years, and a year later, I was offered the Head Chef's job at The Wookey Hole Inn, back in my hometown of Wells. After that, I went on to work at the BocaBar in Glastonbury, until I was offered a job at the Bishop’s Palace, where I spent 4 years. My love for smoked meats and barbecue food has always been something I’ve wanted to explore and learn new skills around, so when a vacancy at Bare Grills in Taunton came up, it was the perfect place to learn. After having the conversation with Rich during Covid about the opportunity to open our own place and put these skills and knowledge to the test, I couldn’t say no!