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Hannah Ratcliffe, Assistant Manager
Having recently completed her personal service licence with flying colours, Hannah deputises for Gareth and is our acting manager on Gareth's days off.
Q. Have you always worked in hospitality?
A. I started working in the hospitality industry when I was 17, and have continued to work in the industry between college and university ever since. Fresh out of university, I began working at a boarding kennels and then the opportunity came up to work at The Mill.
Q. If you were stuck on a desert island, what would be the first dinner you’d ask for once you were found?
A. There is a gnocchi dish that I occasionally make, and I would want to have that as my first dinner.
Q. What’s your ultimate food dislike and why?
A. I don’t like olives, I think they are quite bitter.
Q. Do you like to cook, and if so what’s your ‘signature’ dish and why?
A. I do enjoy cooking at home, and was always cooking at home with my Mum when I was growing up. My signature dish would be the gnocchi that I make, because it is such a quick and easy recipe, and it tastes delicious.
Q. What’s your favourite drink, and why?
A. My favourite drink is a rhubarb gin and lemonade.
Q. What one kitchen gadget couldn’t you live without, and why?
A. I probably wouldn’t be able to live without a hob, as I wouldn’t be able to cook my gnocchi.
Q. What did you dream of becoming when you were a child?
A. When I was young I always wanted to work at a safari park, I have always loved animals.
Q. What’s the best thing about working at The Mill, and why?
A. I really enjoy working at The Mill because our team is like a family... we all get along so well and it's a really nice team to be a part of.
Q. What three words would your colleagues use to describe you?
A. 'Leader', 'Bubbly' and 'Fun'!
Q. Do you have any hobbies?
A. When I’m not working at The Mill, I help my Dad on the farm, or I'll be baking and cooking with my Mum.
Q. If you could travel anywhere, where would you pick?
A. I have always been interested in Egypt since I can remember, so I would love to go there.