About
Venue
Our historic venue, which dates to the 15th century, underwent extensive renovations in 2022 to marry up the old and new. It now boasts a stunning & timeless setting in which to relax and share great, freshly-prepared food and an eclectic range of wines & classic cocktails – perfect to suit every occasion.
team
Founders
Chris & David became great friends whilst both working in Oxford and are now teaming up as business partners to welcome you to Peppermill Bar & Kitchen.
David heads up the kitchen alongside head chef George, after many years away learning and developing his skills across 3 continents, he is delighted to bring his experience to Buntingford. He is classically trained and completed his 3-year apprenticeship in a renowned 5-star kitchen in Oxford. He will be the first to say this platform has given him the foundations, skills and passion to pursue his dream of having his own kitchen to be creative in. Most recently he has been sailing the seas working on some of the most exclusive private super yachts around the world where ‘perfection’ is the lowest level accepted. He strives under pressure and loves to see people enjoying his tasty creations influenced from flavours and cuisines from around the world.
Chris, originally from Stroud, heads up the front. Welcoming you into the relaxed timeless setting where you can enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a glass of his carefully selected wines. Having run successful bars, pubs and restaurants over the years, Chris has extensive knowledge on wines, cocktails & service. Growing up in Gloucestershire, he first found his love for the food and drinks business whilst helping his Godfather at his restaurant café, working after school and over the holidays. He decided very early on this is the path he wanted to explore. Working at Jamie Oliver’s London Fifteen restaurant, England’s oldest café – The Grand Café in Oxford to general manager of Brunning & Price Parrot pub in the Surrey Hills, Chris brings his wealth of experience to make your evening one to remember.
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Head chef George joined the team in November 2022, originally from London Colney, he has worked all over Hertfordshire. He trained under Phil Thompson at Thompsons Restaurant in St Albans honing his skills producing 3 rosette standard seasonal cuisine.
George moved on to The Fox at Willian as sous chef, producing high standard Great British gastronomy and being pivotal to the reputation of a food led destination pub. In 2021, George became head chef at Tewin Bury Farm before joining us here at Peppermill Bar & Kitchen to bring his wealth of knowledge to a new small plate concept.
George enjoys eating out at new restaurants and follows Arsenal FC. We are delighted to have George heading up the kitchen.
Illes
Sous chef Peter joined the team in March 2023, originally from Hungary, Peter came to the UK in 2010 and began his journey in hospitality with Brunning & Price.
Peter moved to Surrey to start work at The Parrot Pub, known for a food led destination country pub. It was at The Parrot where Peter met Chris and soon became sous chef. Peter was excited about the new concept here at Peppermill Bar & Kitchen so decided to moved to Hertfordshire and join the team.
Peter is a big fan of basketball and follows Liverpool FC. We are thrilled to have Peter as a member of the team.
stay for a dining
experience you won’t forget.