Paul Brown, General Manager

Newcastle's home for Paul, though since leaving school he's gradually drifted in a southerly direction. He got the bug for hospitality while at school, spending most of the holidays waiting on tables, before bagging a qualification in hospitality management at New College Nottingham. After taking up a role at the rather hip one rosette Lace Market Hotel in the city, he moved to Mitchell & Butler's Premium Country Dining Club, rapidly rising from assistant to general manager in a job that took him from Ascot to Alderley Edge. We're glad he's made the Rose & Crown his local.

Russell Clark, Head Chef

Russell comes from a family of fanatical foodies so caught the bug early. He got his first taste of life in the pro kitchen at just 14 at Claridges in London and never looked back.  After gaining his chefs whites at Westminster College, he headed off to the States to work in the Greenwich Country Club in Connecticut, quickly rising to number two in the kitchen. Then he opened The Tap House in Tuckahoe, New York with Will Savarese, an inspirational chef who really shaped Russell's life and his cooking. Those influences - and a taste of the Big Apple - are very much alive in his food which is already going down a treat here in Warwick.

The Team

We’ve recruited a great bunch of people in the kitchen, behind the bar and in the restaurant, but we’re always looking for new talent

Jeremy Kynaston, Managing partner

Jez’s mother confesses to being one of the worst cooks in the world – her egg curry still gives him nightmares. So it wasn’t until he flew the nest that he actually discovered just how good food could be. And what a discovery; he soon developed an obsession for fantastic food, which has taken him to some pretty amazing places. Once the youngest licensee in Birmingham, Jeremy’s had a three year stint at the Birmingham Metro Bar & Grill before packing his bags and heading for Warwick. He’s been busy ever since making sure everyone else shares his passion for fine food, wine and ales, and his ‘Pub Club’ tasting nights are always a knockout success.

Lee Cash, Owner

Lee is co-founder of Peach and our number one foodie. His passion for food came from his mum, who always got great food on the table even though cash was in short supply. After catering college, a stint at Brian Turner’s restaurant in Walton Street endorsed his love of fine food and a vision was born. Lee set off on his travels around the world collecting ideas and inspiration and landed back at the Bath Spa Hotel. Precious time off saw Lee jumping on the next train to London to check out the latest hot-spots and he soon grabbed the chance to work for Raymond Blanc in his latest venture, le Petit Blanc. After five inspirational years with Raymond, Lee decided to go it alone. He was lucky enough to meet Hamish who was looking to start a new business, and the rest is history!