Matt Tebbutt reveals personal sacrifice with wife after 'relentless' time running pub

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt has reflected on a tough choice he and his wife Lisa faced, as they gave up running the Foxhunter Inn in Monmouthshire, Wales, after 14 years due to its "relentless" demands while Matt balanced a demanding television career.The couple decided to step away from their pub as exhaustion set in.

Speaking with the Western Mail, Matt shared: "It was a very different sort of relentless business. We didn't take a break."Despite their picturesque allure, the BBC presenter highlighted the intense upkeep required for rural pubs.

His latest cookbook, 'Pub Food', draws inspiration from regional Monmouthshire ingredients and past offerings at their former establishment.Nonetheless, Matt voiced concerns about the plight facing UK local pubs, citing a "really s*** time" for many, according to the Express.

He discussed pressing issues like inflated prices, energy bills, food costs, and staffing dilemmas. The 50 year old chef emphasized the urgency of preserving these community hubs, saying: "They're shutting by stupid numbers per week.