Ash & Erin’s Journey: How Love and Passion Built Birmingham's Most In-Demand Dining Spot

In this episode of Breaking Bread, we welcome Ash and Erin, the duo behind Rabbit, a unique 12-seat restaurant in Stirchley, Birmingham. Ash shares her journey from growing up in South Africa and opening her first restaurant in Cape Town before following her heart and moving to Birmingham to be with the love of her life, Erin. Erin discusses her academic background in aerospace engineering and ceramics, and how she balances her research work with running the restaurant. The conversation covers the challenges and joys of running a small, intimate dining experience, emphasising community, the creative process, and the importance of balancing personal happiness with career ambitions. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:22 Running a Small Restaurant in Birmingham 02:56 Ash's Culinary Journey 19:03 Erin's Background and Career 34:38 The Decision to Stay in Birmingham 39:46 Exploring the Vibrant Food Scene 40:50 The Benefits of Pop-Ups for Aspiring Restaurateurs 42:09 Building a Community Through Pop-Ups 45:33 Designing and Building the Restaurant 47:33 Working Together as a Couple 49:08 Future Plans and Expansion Considerations 53:47 Describing the Unique Dining Experience 58:25 Favorite Dishes and Menu Evolution 01:03:40 Rapid-Fire Questions and Fun Facts 01:09:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Rabbit Socials Insta- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rabbit.bhx/⁠ Website- ⁠https://www.riverinerabbit.co.uk/⁠ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Burning Barn Rum-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Burning Barn On Insta-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download Easy Food App Here-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food On Insta-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Easy Food West Mids-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music From Tom Ford-⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastBread ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For full show notes visit our Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk