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Meet the Team

Outstanding places are made by exceptional people
Meet the team that brings Bowcliffe to life

Bowcliffe is known for its remarkable house and grounds, but it’s the people behind the scenes who keep it all held together and turn plans into something unforgettable.

With expertise and creative thinking, our team handles every detail so you can simply enjoy the moment. Whatever event you’re here for; a romantic wedding, a grand celebration, business meeting or more – these are the people making it all happen.

Andrew Pratt

Andrew Pratt

Head of Hospitality

Resident wine expert, hospitality veteran and the steady hand guiding every experience at Bowcliffe Hall and The Yorke Arms. Andrew has decades in the industry and a cellar’s worth of knowledge. Since joining the team in 2019, he’s been raising standards (and glasses) across both venues.  

Rebecca Gibbons

Rebecca Gibbons

Events Manager

Rebecca is your guiding light from the moment you enquire, through to the final farewell. She handles all decisions, details and occasional curveballs with a calm presence and has an uncanny ability to read a room before it’s even set, she oversees sales, planning and on-the-day delivery with flawless precision. She joined in 2019 and hasn’t missed a beat since.

Brooke Jones

Brooke Jones

Event Marketing Manager

If you’ve seen us on Instagram, stumbled across a beautiful shoot or heard about one of our headline events, chances are Brooke was behind it. After years coordinating events, she now steers the creative ship, leading all things marketing for Bowcliffe and The Yorke Arms. From the Queen’s Jubilee Garden Party to the Beaulieu Motoring Festival and the Legend of Le Mans Dinner, Brooke makes it happen (with finesse!).

Molly Bridson

Molly Bridson

Hospitality Co-ordinator

Molly began her journey front of house and knows every corner of Bowcliffe like the back of her hand. She’s now a full-time event and wedding coordinator, making sure every detail of your celebration is as it should be, from the first plan to the last dance. She brings experience, empathy and a true love for what she does.

Natasha Hartley

Natasha Hartley

Event Operations Manager

Tash is the driving force behind the scenes, managing the operations team and bringing polish and personality to Bowcliffe and The Yorke Arms. With a flair for florals and an eye for the extra, she’s all about those thoughtful touches that guests remember. She joined in 2024 and quickly became integral to the team.

Darren Collinson

Executive Head Chef

As Executive Head Chef, Darren oversees every aspect of our culinary operations. Inspired by modern-british style cooking, Darren develops taste bud tingling menus, often utilising homegrown ingredients from the Potting Shed at Bowcliffe Hall. Whether designing a bespoke tasting menu or curating dishes for events, Darren is dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences for our guests.

Alex Voutsidou

Drivers Club Assistant

If you’ve visited the Drivers’ Club at Bowcliffe Hall, the chances are you have met Alex! As one of the club’s most familiar front-of-house faces, Alex delivers a warm welcome making our members feel right at home at Bowcliffe. Outside of work, Alex loves travelling to Greece to visit family and recharge by the sea.

Paul Digpal

Events Operations Manager

Paul is an accomplished Events Operations Manager, recognised for his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Working in close partnership with Tash, they form a seamless team that brings every event and wedding vision to life. Regardless of scale or complexity, Paul ensures each occasion runs with precision, professionalism, and absolute confidence.

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