A top wine merchants which supplies some of the best-known restaurants in Yorkshire has made a key appointment.
Firth & Co, based at Ainderby Steeple near Northallerton, have appointed Richard Pickles as a senior sales representative.
Richard rejoins Andrew Firth, the founder and manager director of Firth & Co, for whom he worked when Andrew ran the legendary Thirsk-based wine merchants Playford Ros.
This is a key development in the continued expansion of Firth & Co.
Richard commented: “This is a very exciting move for me and I am delighted to be working with Andrew again, one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable wine merchants in the UK.
“His drive and passion have established Firth & Co’s reputation as a formidable player in the wine and spirits sector in the north – and beyond.
“After many years working for successful national wine companies across England and Scotland, it’s now the perfect time to return closer to my North Yorkshire home and to join up with some of the great names of the Yorkshire hospitality sector.”
Among those names are The Star at Harome; The Star in the City, York; The Pipe and Glass near Beverley; Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall; The Angel at Hetton; The Blue Lion at East Witton; and the White Horse and Griffin in Whitby.
Andrew Firth said: “This is a crucially important appointment for us as we continue to expand across the north of England.
“It’s ten years now since we moved to our spacious premises at Ainderby Steeple, near Northallerton, and we have grown steadily year on year. Richard’s appointment will take us to the next level.”
Richard has lived in Boroughbridge for 30 years and ran the popular Grantham Arms in the town between 1994 until 2006, before selling it and joining Playford Ros.