The Momentum Group Presents: Real Talk Fridays

An Audience with Ethan Davids and Nat McConnell

Step inside another ‘Real Talk Fridays’ for an evening with two of Wiltshire’s most inspiring creators; Ethan Davids of the Chickpea Group and Nat McConnell of Bluestone Vineyard.

In an honest, lively conversation about craft, community, and the courage to build something meaningful, these founders will share the stories behind their growing empires, from restoring beloved local pubs to cultivating sparkling wine on family farmland. Join us for a rare chance to hear how vision becomes reality, how place shapes purpose, and why good food, good drink, and good people remain at the heart of everything they do.

Ethan Davids is the founder, driving force and the heart, behind Chickpea, a creative food venture built on the belief that delicious, conscious eating should be available to everyone. With early roots in design and cultural research, Ethan forged a path that blends aesthetics, sustainability, and storytelling into a single, thoughtful vision.

Part designer, part storyteller, and part relentless tinkerer, he oversees Chickpea’s brand identity, product strategy, and long-term innovation, ensuring every project reflects the company’s values of simplicity, authenticity, and ethical production.

His work extends across Chickpea’s growing family of pubs, including The King’s Arms in Shaftesbury, The Silver Plough in Pitton, The Queen’s Head in Broad Chalke, The Bell & Crown in Zeals, The Grosvenor Arms in Hindon, The Pembroke Arms in Wilton, The Dog & Gun in Netheravon, The Market Inn in Salisbury, The Manor House Inn in Ditcheat, and The Fleur de Lys Inn in Cranborne. Each venue is shaped around community, good food, and warm, unpretentious hospitality.

Bluestone Vineyard is a family‑run vineyard and producer of premium English sparkling wine nestled in the Wiltshire countryside near Salisbury, just minutes from the ancient World Heritage site of Stonehenge. The vineyard was established in 2016 by brothers Nat (Nathaniel) and Toby McConnell on their family’s Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, a 42‑acre site known for its roaming peacocks, alpacas, and welcoming rural charm.

Nat’s passion for English sparkling wine and deep connection to the land quickly took root, and by 2019 he released their first vintage sparkling wines made from estate‑grown fruit.

Today, Bluestone Vineyard continues to grow its reputation for producing elegant English sparkling wine and welcoming guests to explore the vineyard, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy memorable moments among the vines.

Tickets: £18