• Introduction
• Bill & Charmaine Leadbeater
• The Brewery
• The Acclaim

Bill Leadbeater

With an established reputation for outstanding food, Bill already seen interest in his cuisine at The George and is aiming for success within an area of intense local competition.

Featuring dishes he has created personally, The George offers an exciting approach to cuisine.

Bill’s style has included putting a modern, personal twist on classic cuts of meat such as shin of beef, lamb shanks, pig’s cheek, belly of pork and ox tongue.

Bill has previously worked as a chef in France and London’s top hotels as well as for Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White. “Working for Marco was a revelation. The uncompromising attention to all areas of cooking, from produce selection, ingredients and theory to technical ability and presentation; the pursuit of excellence extended to each plate that left the kitchen. It was a totally inspiring experience,” says Bill.
Bill also admires Elizabeth David and Isabella Beeton: “They were creators of original cuisine. We are taking those dishes and bringing them into the 21st century.”

He has written food columns for both Four Shires Magazine and Oxfordshire Life and been featurded in Pub Chef and The Caterer.

Bill's food recently gained a Michelin Bib Gourmand for The Masons Arms at Swerford. and has been awarded in the Pub Chef Awards.

Charmaine Leadbeater

Charmaine's expertise in front of house management is one of the key strengths to a successfull business partnership with her husband. With an eye for detail and high standards in ensuring customers have an enjoyable meal experience, Charmaine was also responsible for the styling and interior design of The George.and the day to day running of the business.

Originally from Krugersdorp, situated on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa, Charmaine has lived in the UK for many years now and, as a team, has worked alongside Bill in previous establishments.