Many thanks go to Malcolm from Hogbottom Garden Delights (www.hogsbot.co.uk). Without his kind nature, vast knowledge of the area and helpful advice I would have been a little lost!

My business advisers, Trevor Addis and Daniel Phillips, at the Business Advice Centre (www.businessadvicecentre.co.uk) whose knowledge and assistance has been invaluable in the development of Pyman Pâtés.

I would also like to thank Rick & Lorraine Smith from the Seven Stars Inn (www.thesevenstarsinn.co.uk) for all their support, past and present.

Finally my thanks go to two good friends, Christina Hajiyianni owner of the Dartmoor diner (www.dartmoordiner.co.uk) where I have spent many afternoon lunching and generating ideas. Also Victor Guerro (www.theskylarkinn.co.uk), owner of the Sky Lark Inn. I have enjoyed evening meals and drinks at the pub whilst also generating ideas for the business. I was Victor's head chef and have benefited from a good friendship with this kind, helpful, but sometimes loud, gentleman!