Dine Al Fresco - find out more Just some of our front of house staff The Chef team

About The Boat That Rocks

The Boat That Rocks is a large facility which can have a lot happening inside and out. The downstairs restaurant can accommodate up to 120 guests sitting. Externally on the ground floor terrace we can see 200 – 300 covers through during a busy lunch on a summer’s day.

The Team

Jon Badge, Operations Director

Jeni Pedley, General Manager

Paul Brookes, Supervisor

Jason Ross, Financial Director

Daniel Vaughan, Head Chef

Sarah Chenery, Supervisor


Linda, Sam and Jeni discuss new menu ideas

Jeni Pedley, general Manager

Since opening in July 2009 The Boat That Rocks has seen many faces come and go, but there are a few that have remained or do return for the Summer. The Boat is a seasonal venue which means that the front of house staff are mainly local students returning home to work throughout the Summer.

The TBTR Ltd Directors took the tenancy of The Boat That Rocks over in July 2011.

Jeni has been at the Boat That Rocks as Duty Manager since opening and has now stepped into the role Of General Manager. Jeni has worked locally for 13 years with the exception of four years studying Hospitality Management at University in Cheltenham, including a year working in Dublin.

Paul has been here since opening and sometimes dazzles the public with feats of close up magic.

Dan has been with us now for 2 years and took on the position of Head Chef upon our return from the Olympics, Dan has worked Locally as a chef for the last 9 years and enjoys to cook with fresh local ingredients.