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Smoke & Ash Pizza

Paul & Clare: Dough and Dedication: The Rise of Smoke + Ash

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Welcome To Breaking Bread Paul & Clare Smoke & Ash

Welcome to another incredible episode of Breaking Bread the Birmingham Food Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of culinary arts and meet the extraordinary individuals shaping the city’s gastronomic landscape. In this episode, we are joined by the driven & passionate owners of Edgbaston pizzeria Smoke & Ash, Clare & Paul

Unveiling the Crust of the Story:

This episode opens a window into the fascinating narrative of Paul and Clare, a dynamic duo whose pizza dream has become synonymous with passion, dedication, and a hint of smoky innovation. From the genesis of their lockdown dream to the crackling success that followed, this episode lays bare the layers of flavour that make Smoke and Ash a beacon in Birmingham’s vibrant food scene.

Their story is one of dedication and passion, as they scouted various locations, carefully weighing the pros and cons of each, and finally settling on a site in the leafy Birmingham suburb of Edgbaston, which perfectly aligned with their vision.

Paul’s quest for experience in the pizza industry took him to various UK pizzerias, the whole time his undying love for pizza formed the cornerstone of this venture. Through their engaging discussion, they unveil the importance of travel and learning from different cities, particularly being enchanted by the fiercely independent culture of places like Bristol.

Neopolitan style pizzza from Birmingham pizza restaurant Smoke & Ash

Building Community With Smoke & Ash

The episode beautifully touches on their journey towards creating a family-friendly yet sophisticated environment, earning the adoration of locals and establishing a community haven. Furthermore, they narrate their exciting plans for enhancing their establishment’s food and drink experience, pushing the boundaries of creativity and embracing collaborations with other businesses.

As the episode unfolds, it offers a vivid peek into the deep commitment, relentless hard work, and relentless spirit of Smoke & Ash owners Clare & Paul, transforming every challenge into an opportunity for growth and creativity. Listeners are treated to a captivating exchange of experiences and learnings, leaving them with a newfound appreciation for the indomitable spirit of entrepreneurship and the thriving food culture of Birmingham.

Behind The Scenes Of Smoke & Ash

Get an exclusive peek behind the scenes of Smoke and Ash. What goes into crafting each wood-fired pizza masterpiece? What does a day in the life of Birmingham’s pizza power couple look like? This episode pulls back the curtain, allowing listeners to savour the details of the day-to-day operations that maintain the excellence of Smoke and Ash.

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Peacer Pizza Slice Shop Moseley

Dan & Jack

Front cover of Birmingham food podcast breaking bread episode with Peacer pizza slice shop Moseley owners jack & Dan

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Welcome Peacer Pizza Slice Shop Moseley Owners Dan & Jack

Hello & a very warm welcome back to the Birmingham food podcast breaking bread. Co-hosted by food-obsessed mates Liam & Carl, Breaking Bread gives you long-form interviews & discussions with the incredible people that make Brums food scene so amazing. This week we talk to the brilliant Dan & Jack.

After getting into the food industry with a passion for food, Dan & Jack’s careers took them down a more office-based, corporate food route. After finally having enough of the paperwork, the lads decided it was time for them to get back into the kitchen and start their own food business.

Dan & Jack from New York Style Pizza Slice Shop Peacer in Moseley in Birmingham

You Want A Peacer Me

Convinced it was time to set off on their own & follow their passion, Jack & Dan started looking for a concept. Inspired by the New York style grab & go pizza shops and seeing a gap in the Brum food scene for a slice shop similar to the ones found all over London. One hung-over conversation later Peacer is born.

THE KIND OF PIZZA YOU WANTED TO EAT AS A KID

Peacer Slice Shop

With limited experience, the friends set off with the aim of creating a quality delicious pizza with more than a hint of theatrics around it. “We want Peacer to be an experience, the kind of pizza you wanted to eat when you were a kid watching movies like teenage mutant ninja turtles. The kind of slice you need to grab with two hands”

The Smockey Pizza from Moseley Pizza slice shop Peacer one of the best pizzas in Birmingham Birmingham

Everything You Need To Know About Peacer Pizza Slice Shop Moseley

Openin Times

  • Monday- Closed
  • Tuesday-Thursday 12-9
  • Friday-Saturday 12-10
  • Sunday- 12-9

Price

Pizza slices all £3.50 / 2 slices for £5.95 / 3 Slices for £8.50

Address

4 Woodbridge Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8EJ

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Digbrew & Dough

Ollie & Harry

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Digbrew & Dough

Hello & welcome back to Breaking Bread, this week Liam & Carl are joined by brothers Harry & Ollie. We talk all about how Ollie started one of the best craft breweries in the country & how Harry used his science background to create awesome pizza.

Digbrew Craft Beer

Digbrew

Ollie started brewing beer as a hobby from his studio, while studying art at uni. His hobby soon became his passion, and not long out of uni, Ollie began looking for a home for his new craft brewery.

Eventually, he decided to set up his brewery in an old gun factory in Digbeth Birmingham. The brewery would have a taproom to serve the beer he brewed in an upscale to his old art studio. Digbrew was one of the first waves of craft breweries to open in Birmingham and has established itself as one of the best.

Dough

When the Digbrew taproom opened the only food they served was pie. Before long Ollie made the decision to switch to pizza, and his brother Harry joined. Baking is often referred to as a sweet science, and pizza bases are no different. Fortunately, Harry was well versed in bringing scientific grounding to his passion for cooking.

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Poli, Kings Heath

My list of restaurants I need to try has been invaded by pizza restaurants. Poli, Kings Heath has gone straight to the top of that list. Brought to you by the folks behind the fantastic Grace + James, Poli Is located nearly next door on York Road. A road with an ever-growing number of exciting independents.

Burrata

As I walk down a road packed full of people enjoying the early evening sunshine outside The Juke, Grace+James, and Poli. I am not for the last time this evening, glad I took advice from Birminghams self-proclaimed best blogger and booked a table

The Start

His advice about which starter to get was just as valuable. The pizza menu is good however it is the small plates that are the main source of my excitement. We order the burrata cheese with heritage tomatoes, bone marrow with homemade sourdough and the lamb fat roast potatoes.

Bone Marrow
Roast Potatoes + Bone Marrow

The Burrata cheese is creamy and works perfectly with the sweet heritage tomatoes. The bone marrow is luxurious on top of the homemade sourdough which is deep in flavour. However, it is the roast potatoes that steal the show. Fluffy potatoes inside a Crunchy lamb fat infused crust which is heavy on the mint, superb.

Lucky Saint No Alcohol

To Drink

Ice Cold Lager, is there anything better to drink with a pizza on a red hot day? Massive brownie points to Poli for considering us non-drinkers and putting one of the most impressive zero alcohol beers, Lucky Saint on their menu.

Bianca Pizza

The Main Event

The focus of this cosy restaurant is the open kitchen with its dramatic wood-fired pizza oven. It is the violent heat provided by the fire oven that cooks and blisters the sourdough pizza base leaving light puffed up scorched delicious crusts.

Margherita Pizza

You can judge a restaurant by how well they do the basics, so I order the Margherita. The typical Neopolitan pizza is soupy in the middle oozing with sweet ripe tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella and basil. It is very good and the quality of the ingredients shine through. My friend has the Bianca, an interesting pizza topped with black pepper cream, and three types of cheese, scamorza, mozzarella and pecorino. It is incredibly good and I am so glad I accepted his invitation to swap slice for a slice.

Dessert?

Every story should have a happy ending, and Poli’s story is no exception. Happy Endings. not the best thing to enter into Google but a fantastic little company that creates fun ice cream sandwiches. I have the strawberry one with jam, marshmallow, chocolate, and shortbread. A great end to an excellent dinner.

I Love A Happy Ending

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