Staff & Regulars
Dan Chadwick
Owner
Having grown up within walking distance across from the Slad Valley, in a neighbouring valley, Daniel bought The Woolpack freehold in 1999. Over the past 24 years, he has endeavoured to preserve the timeless spirit & warmth of the pub & its interior.
Adam Glover
Head Chef
Adam Glover joined as head chef in 2013. His weekly changing menu is led by seasonal ingredients, with vegetables and flowers from the kitchen gardens at Lypiatt Park. Driven by his suppliers produce, the menu is concise, allowing the quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves.
Nige
Senior Sous Chef
Nige has worked at The Woolpack, side by side with Adam for over 10 years. Butcher & pie maker supreme are among his many skills. Nige is legendary for his Pig's Head & Potato Pie, on the menu most weeks.
Elliot Lyndley
Assistant General Manager
Elliot joined the team in 2023, as a quiet, first-time waiter and quickly proved himself as a natural in hospitality. He has recently been promoted to Assistant General Manager.
Hero
Restaurant Manager
Hero has been working at The Woolpack since 2023 working front of house to help fund university. Recently she became a full time manager marking 10 years of hospitality experience.
Glyn
Lives next door
Marie
Always brings her knitting!
Dave
Loyal customer
Laurie Lee
Laurie Lee was an English poet and writer, celebrated for his internationally acclaimed childhood memoir, ‘Cider with Rosie’. Lee was a regular visitor to his local pub and referred to it with great affection. He is buried in the Slad Churchyard and a walker’s route around the village of Slad is dedicated to him by name.
The Woolpack is the proud custodian of the Laurie Lee beer bottle collection and a cabinet dedicated to his written works, as part of our tiny book shop.
