Simon has been in the Hospitality industry since leaving school and training to beoame a Chef. Previously he has owned two other Pubs within the uk, before moving to Spain with family where he spent nine years. He remained in the hospitality sector, having a bar / restaurant with his brother Jason, as well as working as Head Chef elsewhere.
Mandy worked within administration roles since leaving school, then decided to move to Spain for a different lifestyle. She took a change in career and her journey within the hospitality sector began at a fine dining restaurant named the Vestry. It was here that she first met Simon
In 2012 they both relocated back to the UK and Wiltshire became their home. Simon had a job with his cousin Paul and partner, working as Chef alongside him at the Somerford Arms until 2015. Mandy was working for a local brewery and also started to work part time at the Cross Keys.