Simon Bonwick owner of The Crown in Burchetts Green, Berkshire. Andy Hayler put me on to Simon as he referred to The Crown as probably one of the best restaurants in the UK outside of London.  We talk about his journey and how he had his Napoleon moment and lost two pubs, but he didn’t go bankrupt he knuckled down and paid everyone off. He then worked as a private chef and then fell in love with the crown in Burchetts Green. Simon is the only chef in the kitchen, and the front of house is his son, many would argue it is unsustainable to do this but the restaurant is thriving and now has one Michelin star, 3 AA Rosettes, 13/50 best gastropubs in the UK, Waitrose good food guide best pub, and many many more that I have no doubt forgotten to mention.  <a href="http://www.thecrownburchettsgreen.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Crown - Website</a> <a href= "https://twitter.com/Crownburchetts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3ACrownburchetts&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecrownburchettsgreen.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Crown - Twitter </a>

Simon Bonwick owner of The Crown in Burchetts Green, Berkshire. Andy Hayler put me on to Simon as he referred to The Crown as probably one of the best restaurants in the UK outside of London. We talk about his journey and how he had his Napoleon moment and lost two pubs, but he didn’t go bankrupt he knuckled down and paid everyone off. He then worked as a private chef and then fell in love with the crown in Burchetts Green. Simon is the only chef in the kitchen, and the front of house is his son, many would argue it is unsustainable to do this but the restaurant is thriving and now has one Michelin star, 3 AA Rosettes, 13/50 best gastropubs in the UK, Waitrose good food guide best pub, and many many more that I have no doubt forgotten to mention. The Crown - Website The Crown - Twitter

Simon Bonwick owner of The Crown in Burchetts Green, Berkshire. Andy Hayler put me on to Simon as he referred to The Crown as probably one of the best restaurants in the UK outside of London.&nbsp; We talk about his journey and how he had his Napoleon moment and lost two pubs, but he didn’t go bankrupt he knuckled down and paid everyone off. He then worked as a private chef and then fell in love with the crown in Burchetts Green. Simon is the only chef in the kitchen, and the front of house is his son, many would argue it is unsustainable to do this but the restaurant is thriving and now has one Michelin star, 3 AA Rosettes, 13/50 best gastropubs in the UK, Waitrose good food guide best pub, and many many more that I have no doubt forgotten to mention.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.thecrownburchettsgreen.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Crown - Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Crownburchetts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3ACrownburchetts&amp;ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecrownburchettsgreen.com%2F" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Crown - Twitter&nbsp;</a>

#22 - Simon Bonwick, The Crown in Burchetts Green

In November 2018, Stelios Theocharous, the founder of Ceres | Pure Food Innovation (and someone who occasionally finds his keys on the first try), launched the Ceres Podcast. This groundbreaking platform has now become a gathering spot for like-minded co-hosts:
• Mark Petrou, Petrou Bros
• Kelly Barnes, Krispies
• David Nicolaou, Auckley Friery
• David Miller, Millers Fish & Chips
 
Together, they embark on insightful conversations with the movers and shakers of the Food & Hospitality industry, forming the illustrious Podsquad.
 
At the Ceres Podcast, we take our time. There's no rushing here - unless we're late for dinner. We're on a mission to uncover the deep-seated passions that motivate our guests, ranging from Chefs and Fish & Chip Shop Owners to Food Producers and Hoteliers, including everyone who makes the hospitality world spin.
 
Our discussions are as varied as the ingredients in a gourmet dish, catering to anyone with a stake or interest in the bustling world of hospitality. If you're eager to learn from the experiences and stories that shape this industry, the Ceres Podcast awaits you. Dive into our world, where learning is served with a side of laughter.

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In November 2018, Stelios Theocharous, the founder of Ceres | Pure Food Innovation (and someone who occasionally finds his keys on the first try), launched the Ceres Podcast. This groundbreaking platform has now become a gathering spot for like-minded co-hosts: • Mark Petrou, Petrou Bros • Kelly Barnes, Krispies • David Nicolaou, Auckley Friery • David Miller, Millers Fish & Chips Together, they embark on insightful conversations with the movers and shakers of the Food & Hospitality industry, forming the illustrious Podsquad. At the Ceres Podcast, we take our time. There's no rushing here - unless we're late for dinner. We're on a mission to uncover the deep-seated passions that motivate our guests, ranging from Chefs and Fish & Chip Shop Owners to Food Producers and Hoteliers, including everyone who makes the hospitality world spin. Our discussions are as varied as the ingredients in a gourmet dish, catering to anyone with a stake or interest in the bustling world of hospitality. If you're eager to learn from the experiences and stories that shape this industry, the Ceres Podcast awaits you. Dive into our world, where learning is served with a side of laughter.

In November 2018, Stelios Theocharous, the founder of Ceres | Pure Food Innovation (and someone who occasionally finds his keys on the first try), launched the Ceres Podcast. This groundbreaking platform has now become a gathering spot for like-minded co-hosts:
• Mark Petrou, Petrou Bros
• Kelly Barnes, Krispies
• David Nicolaou, Auckley Friery
• David Miller, Millers Fish &amp; Chips
 
Together, they embark on insightful conversations with the movers and shakers of the Food &amp; Hospitality industry, forming the illustrious Podsquad.
 
At the Ceres Podcast, we take our time. There's no rushing here - unless we're late for dinner. We're on a mission to uncover the deep-seated passions that motivate our guests, ranging from Chefs and Fish &amp; Chip Shop Owners to Food Producers and Hoteliers, including everyone who makes the hospitality world spin.
 
Our discussions are as varied as the ingredients in a gourmet dish, catering to anyone with a stake or interest in the bustling world of hospitality. If you're eager to learn from the experiences and stories that shape this industry, the Ceres Podcast awaits you. Dive into our world, where learning is served with a side of laughter.

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