career due to accidentally over-cooking one of the dishes.
Sosban & The Old Butchers
His wife, Bethan, who was caring for their first child, was thrilled to know that Stephen was following his interests. While Stephen was away working at Michel Roux’s restaurant, Roux at The Landau in the Langham Hotel the two decided to set up their own place in Anglesey with the aim of creating a limited menu to reduce wastage. Sosban & The Old Butchers officially opened its doors in Anglesey in November 2012.
This complimented the quaint size of the restaurant and made it more exclusive which also caught the attention of customers and critics. Eventually the menu narrowed down from three different dishes to one. At the time, Stephan and Bethan were anxious to see how customers would react to such a drastic change.
At the time, Bethan was unknowingly pregnant with their second child. Customers were notified of the changes and given a chance to cancel their reservations but did not. Fortunately for Stephan it only made the restaurant and the menu more inviting.
Food style
Some of the more popular choices on the menu include Stephen’s very own take on fish and chips which includes salted cod, yeast puree, puffed potatoes with grated ox heart and pickled onion rings. Diners can also enjoy a savoury Eton Mess made from smoked beetroot and yoghurt.
Accolades and awards
Sosban & The Old Butchers were awarded their first star in the Michelin Guide in 2016 and have also gained 3 Rosettes from the AA Restaurant Guide.
