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IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Matt Compton

MEET MATT, GENERAL MANAGER OF OUR NEW VENUE WILLOW. HE JOINED US 6 YEARS AGO AND WITH HARD WORK AND...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Jamie Smith

MEET JAMIE, OUR EXECUTIVE CHEF WHO JOINED THE PAROGON GROUP IN JULY 2020. HE IS A BIG FOOTBALL FAN, SUPPORTING...

The Wayfarer refurb gets under way!

During March 2020 we had planned to close the Wayfarer for two weeks for a significant refurbishment. It had been...

We’ve made the cut for the second year running!

We’ve ended January on a high and found out that we’re shortlisted for a Sentinel Business Award again this year....

Parogon sows seeds with Christ Church C.E. First School

Winners of the 2019 Parogon Garden Design competition Theo Looker (age 6) and Poppy Dean (age 9) from Christ Church...

PAROGON GROUP RAISES IMPRESSIVE 50k FOR DOUGIE MAC 1 YEAR AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

The Parogon Group pledged to raise £50k for local charity Dougie Mac by 2020 and has already passed that target....

MEET THE TEAM – CHRIS TURNER

Chris Turner, Area Bar Training Manager, has been with Parogon for just over four years.  What was your first position...

MEET THE TEAM – TOM OWEN

Newly appointed Head Chef at The Orange Tree, Tom Owen has worked his way up to the top at Parogon...

PAROGON GROUP SMASHES TARGET FOR DOUGIE MAC #bringapound INITIATIVE

The Parogon Group has handed over a cheque for more than £13k to Dougie Mac. The group, which comprises of...

THE RED HOUSE RAISES £1.7k FOR LOCAL FOODBANK

Parogon Group’s latest restaurant The Red House in Lilleshall has handed over more than £1,754 to the Newport Foodbank this...

THE DOORS ARE OPEN AND THE CHAIRS ARE FILLED – THE RED HOUSE OPENS

Parogon Group’s seventh venue has officially opened to the public with week night bookings already almost at capacity. The Red...

PAROGON GROUP PLEDGES TO RAISE £10K FOR DOUGIE MAC #bringapound INITIATIVE

The Parogon Group has kicked off September with an excellent start to its new fundraising initiative. The group, which comprises...

PAROGON UNVEILS MODERN NEW REBRAND

The Parogon Pub Group has undergone an extensive rebrand and name change to bring the brand in line with its...

MEET THE TEAM – MATT CHEADLE

After a  short break from the Parogon Group, Matt Cheadle returned when the perfect role became available in a company...

RESULT! – We’re winners

Last night we were surrounded by Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire’s business elite at the Sentinel Business Awards. We were up for...

MEET THE TEAM – POPPY FLETCHER

Poppy Fletcher, senior assistant manager at Seven Stars, has climbed her way up the ladder with Parogon and has set...

MEET THE TEAM – SIMON HEMMINGS

The Block House’s new general manager, Simon Hemmings praises The Parogon Group for its progression opportunities. Name / title /...

CELEBRATING OUR TEAM!

We hosted our inaugural Parogon awards night this week, to celebrate and reward our staff for their dedication. We held...

WE’VE BEEN SHORTLISTED!

We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for a Training Excellence award in this year’s Sentinel Business Awards. We pride ourselves...