Your Shack Team
The Shack Revolution is a family run business founded in 2015 by brothers James and Rich Manning. Creating extraordinary experiences in extraordinary spaces has been the driving force behind all that we do.
What was once a derelict ‘barn’ in Hereford’s City Centre, was developed into a buzzing pizza and cocktails restaurant adored by locals.
Fast forward four years, The Shack Revolution was once again reimagined and became what it is today, an Urban Industrial Weddings and Events Venue located in the beating heart of Herefordshire.
James Manning picked apples grown by his Uncle Rich from his orchard in Herefordshire, squeezed and bottled them, creating Mannings Juice at just 18 years old. Later, James was joined by his younger brother Rich who helped turbocharge the business. They began selling different varieties of juice in and around Herefordshire at farm shops and food centers, later branching out to popular London markets.
When the brothers had too much juice, and not enough demand, they decided to diversify. They took an old horse box and a bar made from pallets up to an Edinburgh festival, launching the first-ever ‘Juice Shack’ and the start of the ‘Shack’ name. That side of the business has gone on to supply unique, fun-loving bars at major events across the country.
Closer to home, The Shack Revolution originally opened as a 3-month pop-up in a derelict part of Hereford town center, formerly known as The Old Dinosaur Market. Well, it popped up and it stayed up. It flourished into an extremely popular rustic, independent pizza and cocktail bar, loved by the locals, and the staff who were the heart and soul of the Shack culture.
Again, wanting to push the business forward, James and Rich decided it was time for a change. They converted the site into a wedding venue which saw a total overhaul of the space transforming it into a modern and practical venue. They retained as many original features as possible, including the industrial, rustic aesthetic. The team officially opened up the books for wedding inquiries in December 2019.
Well, we all know what happened in 2020; not ideal for a brand-new wedding venue. COVID-19 wasn’t going to slow down the imaginative minds of James and Rich, who decided to turn the space into an outdoor street food festival. Bastion Street Feast was born, which was massively appreciated by Hereford locals who craved an alternative to homemade banana bread and the Houseparty app.
The Shack Revolution officially hosted their first wedding during a pandemic, with limited numbers and masked-up staff. But it was an absolutely beautiful day, with a sunset dinner in The Courtyard surrounded by close family and friends. Amy and Elliot arrived in true Herefordshire style with a big smile and a whole lotta love. It gave us a taste of what was to come, and we loved it.
Leanne is our Instagram-obsessed, data nerd who truly believes in the power of community, transparency, and inclusiveness in the wedding industry. Leanne has her Golden Retriever Barney attached to her at all times and recently got engaged to her chef girlfriend in the Italian Alps. They’re planning a laid-back wedding with plenty of margaritas and karaoke.
Meet
Team Shack
Leanne - Sales & Marketing Manager
“As someone who has gone against the grain my entire life, I’ve always felt incredibly passionate about couples being themselves, while doing away with traditions that don’t serve them”
Couples are always impressed by our plant wall in the ceremony space, and Jacob is the reason these babies thrive. He is extremely passionate about the venue and has been with the company for almost a decade. When he’s not role-playing as a bridesmaid at ceremony rehearsals, he’s geeking out over games or spending time with his lovely little family.
Jacob - Venue Manager
“I truly love that I help to make the best day of a couple's life a reality. It brings me so much happiness to watch their smiles grow bigger as the day unfolds.”
Charlotte is our dog, craft, and plant-loving bookings coordinator, who all couples speak with and meet at the beginning of their Shack journey. Those fabulous Open Days we get to create every month are made possible by Charlotte, who thrives on bringing badass suppliers together and making long-lasting connections.
Charlotte - Wedding Bookings Co-ordinator
“I love being a part of such an inclusive team where I am accepted for who I am, as are our couples. The Shack Revolution is a super cool, inspiring venue in such a mainstream industry.”
Mike is passionate about creating a unique experience for every couple on their wedding day. He is a great listener with a calm energy, which is incredibly important when operating a wedding. Outside of work, Mike prioritizes making memories with his little family and is soon to be married. Let’s not forget the other most important thing in his life: football.
Mike - Assistant Venue Manager
“I love The Shack Revolution because I get to meet lots of different people, each with individual stories.”
Seiya has spent much of her life in different countries, including Kenya, Norway, and France. Her diverse cultural background brings a unique perspective to the team. You'll find Seiya in the gym at the crack of dawn every morning and she loves meeting up with her granny for coffee and a chat.
Seiya - Sales and Marketing Assistant
"I love thinking of creative ways we can showcase what the Shack has to offer. I love feeling part of a great team that genuinely cares about the work we do, and having a positive impact on the wedding industry."
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weddings@theshackrevolution.co.uk
marketing@theshackrevolution.co.uk
hereford@theshackrevolution.co.uk
If you'd like to reach out to us about something other than a private event or wedding, please use the following emails and we'll get back to you as soon as possible
