Owner - Mark Thomas
I am now in my 33rd year of being here at the Hanging Gate. I love my job as much today as I did back in 1991. I have a fantastic team and every day I am so thankful that not only am I doing a job I love, but I get to do it with a very special team of people.

Keely Oldham (Manageress)
Keely has been with us now for a staggering 22 years and her lovely nature and people skills make her a hit with all our diners. Keely is currently the face you all see on your arrival. She is very professional and dedicated to her work and takes care of the day to day running of the business

Tony Connor - Head Chef
Tony has been with us now for 15 years and is our Head Chef. He has a vast experience in cheffing and we feel very lucky to have someone of Tony`s talents and expertise working with us. Tony is a pleasure to work with and as Chefs go is of a calm nature

Rebecca Longden
Becky has been with us now for 12 years and is mainly found in our sweets & starters kitchen or out doing front of house. She is a very outgoing happy girl and is always laughing and joking.

Kieran Thomas 
Kieran is now 11 and even from an early age is showing that he wants to take over when his dad retires. He helps with all the outside catering and helps with all the deliveries