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also have an allotment that we are hoping this year will mean we can serve guests our own produce. What’s the story of the business’s beginnings?
Brunch bunch Meet the founders of The Second Breakfast Club, which is all about ‘honestly sourced boutique brunches’ in Bath... Photos by Suzy Slemen Photography According to couple Connor Pouncy and Bella Reynolds, brunch is a very important part of the day. So, together, they set up The Second Breakfast Club, which hosts pop-up foodie events in Bath that are inspired by brunch dishes around the globe; it’s no longer just about avocado and bacon. Here, Bella tells us more... Tell us about The Second Breakfast Club...
Ever since Connor and I met, we realised that our passions fell under the same umbrella: honest food, nothing processed, making others happy, and, of course, eating at any chance you get. This all came together very naturally into forming what has now become Second Breakfast. We invite any brunch
lovers to come and experience our five-course tasting events. Where would we find these pop-up events?
At Always Sunday House on Bathwick Hill. Our upcoming dates are 9 and 16 June. Do you collaborate with other independent businesses?
We wouldn’t be who we are without the enthusiasm and dedication of our regular suppliers. We have spent a lot of time getting to know local independent businesses – like The Leafy Tea Company, The Warmley Bakehouse, and Larkhall Butchers – to make sure we are offering produce from people that are as passionate as we are. We do a lot of foraging, preserving and pickling to make the seasonal produce last longer. We
Our first event was in August 2018. We met while working on weddings and events – I was coordinating, and Connor was doing the food. Our favourite discussion to have (in between running around trying to get wedding guests settled) was always focussed on eating. Who doesn’t love brunch? It’s that beautiful foodie grey area, where those of us that are up too late for breakfast but realise it’s too early for lunch reside. Is the Second Breakfast Club an actual club (i.e. can people join the club)?
We invite everyone to join our mailing list, and that is the first step to joining the club. You get first dibs on upcoming events, exclusive member offers and updates on exciting brunch news. And once you’re in, you’re in.
Where does the business name come from?
We take inspiration from our travels, and every place has its own take on breakfast/brunch. The term ‘second breakfast’ is used all over Europe to describe brunch: the Germans call it Zweites Frühstück, and in Polish it’s Drugie Śniadanie. On top of this, we’re big fantasy fans. We have always said that if we were mythical creatures, we’d be hobbits, purely because we spend the majority of our time talking about what we are going to eat next, including second breakfasts. Although, at 6’2”, Connor is a very large hobbit. Do you only run pop-ups?
We also offer catering services, and we are looking at doing private events, whether that be a special occasion at a venue or simply a party of people that want to have brunch and cocktails brought to them in their B&B so they can stay in their PJs. We also have a brunch delivery service in the works.
“It’s no longer just about the avocado and bacon”
Give us a taster...
A summery menu might include choices like mackerel ceviche with pomegranate, persimmon salsa, and chilli and lime dressing; shakshuka with baked egg, labneh and coriander; and pulled beef rib on hash brown with mustard greens and cured egg yolk.
Being a couple in business together, how does that dynamic work?
We love working together, and we bring out the the very best in each other. We wouldn’t want to be working with anyone else. www.thesecondbreakfastclub.com
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