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Owners of one of Bristol’s best restaurants to pursue new opportunities
‘Unique’ is most certainly an overused word – but for one restaurant in Bristol it rings completely true.
The Cauldron in St Werburgh’s made its name by cooking with pits of charcoal, a 60-litre cast iron cauldron and a Victorian iron stove.
It was a special place, which won national plaudits since opening in 2016; and during the pandemic delivered Sunday roasts and currently has a takeaway lunch kiosk
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All good things have to come to an end, however, and after what its owners describe as “the most incredible and unpredictable rollercoaster imaginable”, they are departing for new opportunities.
Co-owners Henry Eldon and Lauren Nash will be “handing over the reins of the Cauldron and are looking forward to welcoming whoever brings a new breath of life to the restaurant and our lovely neighbourhood”.
More than 800 people registered to win the chance to eat at The Table at The Cauldron – photo: The Cauldron
In a statement, Henry and Lauren said: “Owning a restaurant is the most incredible & unpredictable rollercoaster imaginable. It brings unequivocal highs and inconceivable lows.
“Since we opened in May 2016, we’ve employed some legends, won awards, had a brilliant guardian review, been stolen from, built relationships with producers and suppliers & trained team members who have since gone on to do incredible things.
“Our team members have become like family over the years and without their skill and dedication, we would not have come so far.
“We have adapted and evolved through this pandemic and find ourselves offering some of the most exciting food to date.
Takeaway roast beef – photo: The Cauldron
A typical vegetable side dish – photo: The Cauldron
“However, change is inevitable. Some very exciting new experiences and opportunities have presented themselves to us which we would like to explore. Lauren has recently started a new role with Bristol University & Henry is moving on to be the Food and Drink Development Manager at Boston Tea Party.
“We are therefore going to be handing over the reins of the Cauldron and are looking forward to welcoming whoever brings a new breath of life to the restaurant and our lovely neighbourhood.
“We thank the Bristol food scene family for being so accepting and welcoming. This city is just incredible! We thank all of our fabulous suppliers and producers, our coffee roasters and beer brewers. We thank our friends and families for all their unwavering support.
“But most of all, we thank our customers, you kept us going through the years, especially this last one.
“Big Love, Lauren and Henry XXX”
Main photo: Martin Booth
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