Proprietor - Mark Thomas
I have been the Manager at the Hanging Gate for over 18 years and I loved it so much I bought the company! Who couldn’t love it? It’s a gorgeous pub in a beautiful location, I have a fantastic team and every day I realise how lucky I am to be pursuing my dreams!

Manageress-Samantha Carr
Sammy has been with us for 5 years now and has recently been promoted to Manageress. She does a fantastic job and without her I would be lost. Sammy is my backbone and my best friend.

Assistant Manageress-Danielle Shore
Danni has been with us for 7 years now and is currently working as our Assistant Manageress. She has excelled in every department, and is a great asset to the team.

Head Chef-Stuart Walker
This is Stuart's second spell with us, he's been here over a year. Stuart was with us as a chef in his younger days, but went off to broaden his horizons. Happily for us he's back as our Head Chef. He is a great chef and his sense of humour can get us through even the most stressful of shifts!

Lisa Pearson
Lisa has been with us for 7 years now and has done every job possible.Now she finds herself as one of our main chefs.She has exceptional catering qualities and we are really proud to have her as one of the team.

Keely Oldham
Keely has been with us for 6 years and her lovely nature and people skills make her a hit with all our diners. Keely is currently excelling in her ‘meet and greet’ role and takes great pride in every aspect of her job.

Jemma Storie
Jemma has been with us for over a year now as part of our waiting on team.She is a very popular, bubbly girl who is always very keen to learn new skills,and is undertaking each task with enthusiasm.

Lee Street-
Lee (aka amos) has been with us for 4 years now.He represents our front of house team and spends his time tending the bar.He`s also a dab hand in the main kitchen and finds himself helping in there quite often.We are very happy to have someone of his skills working with us.

Christopher Ruff-
Chris has been with us for a year now,He is already excelling as part of our waiting on team.He is a very polite well spoken man,who goes that extra mile to make it a warm and welcoming visit here at the hanging gate

Jenny Jackson
Jenny has been with us for 3 years, although she is still a student Jenny has excelled  in our sweets and starters department, preparing heavenly desserts for your enjoyment.

Some of our excellent waiting on team.

Daisy Tushaw
Nicola Rodgers
Gemma Carruthers

Elyse Thomas
Elyse is our most gorgeous girl! She is 11 years old and has the vital role at the Hanging Gate as our colouring competition co-ordinator. She also helps Daddy in the office.