Super Sundays.

It’s only level 2, but I got my WSET results back today and passed with a distinction of 98%, which makes me very proud indeed.

31 today & 10 years since my first shift washing pots. A week before, I sent this photo of my home cooking to Gordon Ramsay begging him for a job. Nothing came of it. 10 years later, self taught, running my own pub in the Michelin guide and top 50 gastropubs. Gordon, come visit.

A slightly surreal feeling seeing my recipes replicated from a book, but Karen has absolutely smashed these Manchester eggs. Incredible execution. The kind of high standards we expect of each other here in the kitchen, amazing work.

Full a la carte trial this month! We are recognising a change in spending habits and giving you the flexibility to have 1 course or 4. We’ve not done this since covid, I believe our great food should be open and accessible to everyone whether it’s a light lunch or a celebration

Manchester eggs. Always. The Pack Horse Hayfield

Sole grenobloise. One of our all time favourites, back on the menu now. The recipe for which can also be found in our forthcoming cookbook, The Pack Horse- A Journey Through The Seasons, available to pre order through the link in our bio . . . #top50gastropubs #michelinguide

I had forgotten how brilliant David Tennant was as Hamlet, thank you BBC Four. Even if he is a bit of a mopey bastard (Hamlet, not Tennant)

Hell on Earth is blitzing soup in a cracked Vitamix jug.

Back on our evening set menu for another year, we have our super popular duck breast, with a confit duck spring roll, anise-spiced carrots, pickled blackberries, crispy cavolo nero, and a five spice sauce. A little Asian flavour to warm you up as the nights draw in.

Our entire industry is in mourning. I will never forget the first time I went to Polpo and how it totally changed my perspective and understanding of restaurants. Thank you Russell Norman, for everything.

Never taken for granted. Thank you everyone ❤️❤️

It's finally here! The The Pack Horse Hayfield cookbook, and it is *beautiful*. Yes I'm biased, as I was honoured to be asked to write the foreword, but I promise you this is the only cookbook you will need to buy this Christmas for the foodie in your life. Or indeed for yourself.

Well we have a lovely Monday surprise announcement! Our very own @lukepayne92 has been shortlisted by the Craft Guild of Chefs for their 2024 pub restaurant chef award! Such an honour and a privilege and an immensely talented shortlist

WSET level 3 in wine passed with merit 🍷🎉 I’ll take that. Celebratory glass or two tonight.

Unreal.

This behaviour beggars belief, and although extreme, it really highlights the day to day issues hospitality has to deal with, and women in hospitality in particular. How are we supposed to promote this as a viable career option when facing this sort of shit-fight so often

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