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About Us
Rustic Rhubarb was born 2020
Rustic Rhubarb was born 2020
Rustic Rhubarb was born 2020
Once upon a time Rustic Rhubarb was founded by Darren & Emma Passmore. During a pandemic open a cafe they said...... daft I hear you say?
Well this is just what they did, and the rest they say is history.....
The dream was to always open their own place one day.
So there you go...if you have a dream , just don't think if only.....just do
Once upon a time Rustic Rhubarb was founded by Darren & Emma Passmore. During a pandemic open a cafe they said...... daft I hear you say?
Well this is just what they did, and the rest they say is history.....
The dream was to always open their own place one day.
So there you go...if you have a dream , just don't think if only.....just do it! Grab every opportunity you can,
Even if it scares you to death!
We welcome you to our little rustic haven .....we ask you kindly to understand at busy times how hard we work and always be mindful of our lovely staff and treat them with the kindness they deserve.
The menu reflects a love of good rustic home cooked food, not to mention Emma's scrummy cakes!
We are really passionate about great food and great customer service. We look forward to welcoming you!
Darren Passmore - Director
Rustic Rhubarb was born 2020
Rustic Rhubarb was born 2020
Darren has been a chef since leaving school , he spent 26 years in the Army reaching the rank of Warrant Officer . He has honed his skills as a chef sometimes in the harshest environments, catering all over the world, feeding the soldiers whilst in operations abroad and in the UK. He had the privilege to cater for senior officers and
Darren has been a chef since leaving school , he spent 26 years in the Army reaching the rank of Warrant Officer . He has honed his skills as a chef sometimes in the harshest environments, catering all over the world, feeding the soldiers whilst in operations abroad and in the UK. He had the privilege to cater for senior officers and Royalty.
Since leaving the Army he has been an Executive chef in London.
Emma Passmore - Director
Rustic Rhubarb was born 2020
Emma Passmore - Director
Emma loves to bake and enjoys creating amazing cake creations. Her goal is to make Vegan and Gluten free cakes that taste as good as regular cakes!
Rural care (based at Church Farm Ardeley & Aldenham Country Park) is her other passion and in the future she is looking at providing work experience and training within the cafe creating even m
Emma loves to bake and enjoys creating amazing cake creations. Her goal is to make Vegan and Gluten free cakes that taste as good as regular cakes!
Rural care (based at Church Farm Ardeley & Aldenham Country Park) is her other passion and in the future she is looking at providing work experience and training within the cafe creating even more opportunities for those with learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
Real purposeful work makes such a difference to people's lives! Exciting times ahead indeed......
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Aimee Louise Passmore - Social Media Manager
Aimee Louise Passmore - Social Media Manager
Aimee Louise Passmore - Social Media Manager
Aimee manages everything social media from home while looking after her young children, however you can see her within the cafe on weekends helping serve and greeting customers. In her spare time Aimee enjoys going for meals and spending time with her daughter, son and partner.
Shue - Barista
Aimee Louise Passmore - Social Media Manager
Aimee Louise Passmore - Social Media Manager
Shue is our resident barista and has been at Rustic Rhubarb since its very first day. You will find her taking orders and making amazing coffee. Shue studied photography at UAL and loves photography and the arts in general. In her spare time she loves to read, go to shows, theatre and gigs .
Nick - Chef
Aimee Louise Passmore - Social Media Manager
Nick - Chef
Nick is another of our wonderful chefs and works at Rustic Rhubarb mainly on weekends. Nick has worked for over 25 years at some prestigious sites and contracts all over London. Currently a senior chef for a London based company. Nick enjoys in his free time music, football and cars.
Nick - Chef
Caroline - Chef
Nick - Chef
Nick is another of our wonderful chefs and works at Rustic Rhubarb mainly on weekends. Nick has worked for over 25 years at some prestigious sites and contracts all over London. Currently a senior chef for a London based company. Nick enjoys in his free time music, football and cars.
Karim - Chef
Caroline - Chef
Caroline - Chef
Karim is one of our fabulous weekend chefs who also worked alongside our Owner/Head Chef Darren as an executive chef in London during the week. In his free time Karim enjoys spending time with his family and is a huge fan of peanut butter and jelly.
Caroline - Chef
Caroline - Chef
Caroline - Chef
Caroline is our wonderful chef in the week. She has run countless kitchens in her past and is also a big fan of the funk music scene! Caroline will spend days off relaxing with good food, both home cooked and out in restaurants, she enjoys quality time with friends and family.
Josh
Edward
Josh
Josh currently works Sundays and holidays at Rustic Rhubarb, and you will find him helping serve food, assisting the chefs and generally being fantastic. Josh is studying a film production degree at Arts University Bournemouth. Watch out Spielberg!
Sadie
Edward
Josh
Sadie is another young member of our team. Sadie currently works Saturdays and during half terms at Rustic Rhubarb. You will find Sadie out front serving and assisting customers with a smile! Sadie loves all our four-legged customers and has her own pup called 'Sodapop!'
Edward
Edward
Edward
Ed loves, music, animals and most importantly food. Ed has been a co farmer at Church Farm Ardley for five years and has made some great friends there. Ed loves working with the sheep the most.
Ed's favourite meal is a full english breakfast, after a shift at Rustic Rhubarb he really looks forward to a rustic breakfast- it’s his favourite!