The Bull Charlbury appoints new head of food
At The Bull, Sally Abé will not only lead the kitchen but also continue to build on the pub’s ‘farm-to-fork’ ethos
Public House Group has announced that chef Sally Abé will be joining The Bull Charlbury as head of food.
Following her departure from The Pem, Abé is set to bring her expertise and passion to the group’s Cotswolds’ pub.
Winner of the banquet starter course on the 2025 Great British Menu (Series 20), her career has seen her at the helm of some of London’s most celebrated kitchens, including The Ledbury, Elystan Street, and the Michelin-starred Harwood Arms.
At The Bull, she will not only lead the kitchen but also continue to build on the pub’s “farm-to-fork” ethos. She will work closely with the team at the Public House Produce farm at Bruern Farms (15 minutes away from The Bull), ensuring that seasonal ingredients are used to create dishes.
Sally’s appointment marks a new chapter for The Bull, reinforcing its commitment to the best of British farmed produce and hospitality.
Regarding her appointment, Abé said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining The Bull in Charlbury. It feels like a homecoming for me – returning to my roots and getting to cook proper British pub grub once again. I can’t wait to work with all the amazing produce from the farm. I’m so excited to get back to these incredible British ingredients and just get cracking.”
James Gummer, founder of Public House group, added: “We are so excited to welcome Sally to The Bull. She is one of the country’s most talented chefs and her love for British produce and great pub food perfectly aligns with ours. We cannot wait to see her creativity in action.”