Verbena Stirchley
Chloe & Sarah
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Welcome To Birmingham Food Podcast Breaking Bread, Chloe & Sarah From Verbena Stirchley
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 chat with Chloe & Sarah from Verbena Stirchley.
Chloe left school focused on becoming a chef. After her time at UCB Chloe started building her experience. Training & working in a variety of kitchens at every level, from cafes to Michelin Star. After a couple of successful pop-ups, Chloe decided it was time to work for herself. She took on the lease of a building in the awesome village of Stirchley. What started out as a space to host pop-ups & events for the women in hospitality group. The space evolved to become a charming neighborhood restaurant called Verbena.
Sarah studied science at uni. Hosting dinner parties for her friends became the only part of uni she truly enjoyed. Sarah decided to leave university to follow her passion full time. Working in a restaurant kitchen Sarah found that she enjoyed the pastry section the most. Working at Resorts World Sarah learned from a team of mega talented pastry chefs. Unfortunately, the pandemic closed the kitchen she was working in. Chloe invited Sarah to help her get Verbena up and running when they bumped each other on Stirchley high St. The pair knew each other through the women in hospitality group.
What Is Verbena Stirchley?
Verbena is a beautiful relaxed restaurant serving simple modern dishes that taste incredible, at a very affordable price. Chloe opened the restaurant with the aim of doing things differently. Determined to move away from the high stress angry kitchens found in some restaurants. “I wanted to create a restaurant people want to work in.” Declares Chloe, Sarah quickly replies telling us how refreshing it is to work somewhere that’s kind and encourages you to be creative, and helps you be at your best. The ethos radiates through the whole team creating a loving warm restaurant that you want to visit often.
Everything You Need To Know About Verbena Stirchley
- Opening Times-
Thursday – Saturday 5-9pm
Sunday Lunch 12-3pm
- Price- 3 courses £35
- Menu
- Address- 1474 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2NT
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