Meet the Team Behind Pocketpairplatter

Our culinary leadership team is devoted to the art of late-night dining. Guided by our executive chef, the kitchen curates shared plates that are generous yet refined, balancing bistro classics with seasonal creativity. Every dish is designed for conversation – plates that sit beautifully between friends as the evening stretches on.

The kitchen leads work in close harmony with our service and lounge teams to time each course to the rhythm of your night, ensuring that the warm glow of the dining room is matched by a poised, efficient back-of-house brigade.

Our bar and beverage innovators shape a polished drinks program where every glass feels considered. From bright, low-ABV sips to complex stirred signatures, the team pairs classic technique with modern restraint, always keeping balance and food pairing in focus.

Behind the bar, attention to detail reigns: pristine ice, quietly efficient mise en place, and a deep understanding of how the right drink frames the evening – whether you are settling in at the bar or pausing between games in the lounge.

Our events team specialises in shaping private dining experiences that feel beautifully personal while remaining effortlessly organised. From intimate celebrations in a tucked-away corner to full-room hire with structured card sessions, they translate your brief into a detailed run sheet and floor plan.

Working closely with the kitchen, bar, and lounge hosts, the coordinators map out timings, menu flows, and table layouts so that every part of your gathering – from toasts to final goodnights – feels intentional.

Our floor team balances quiet attentiveness with warm, unforced service. From the first welcome at the door to the final check, detail-driven hosts and professional waiters read the room carefully – adjusting pacing, checking in at the right moments, and coordinating with the kitchen and bar behind the scenes.

They are the connective thread between each part of the venue, making sure that shared plates, cocktails, and card tables align to create one cohesive evening.

Behind the pass, our back of house team maintains the calm precision that underpins every service. Sous-chefs, pastry specialists, and porters work in step to keep the kitchen spotless, the line organised, and each plate leaving the pass exactly as designed.

Their work may never touch the dining room directly, but their influence is felt in the consistency of every dish, the ease of the brigade, and the ability of the team to maintain a refined standard late into the night.

At Pocketpairplatter, we centre our culture on steady improvement. Regular tastings, service workshops, and lounge etiquette sessions keep the team aligned on best practice – from food safety and beverage knowledge to the finer points of table-side communication.

We champion a workplace where feedback is shared openly, new ideas are welcomed, and every team member understands their role in maintaining a bright, respectful environment for guests and colleagues alike.