Work for the new kitchen started with planning design meetings back in July 2006. During their first full season co owner, Andrew Hnat, realised that the original kitchen, although doing a good job was limited due to its small size. The Ship has always had a good reputation for its range of drink and good value food but it soon became apparent that the business could achieve a far greater potential if the kitchen facilities were improved.
Working closely with main contractors. Border Refrigeration and Catering Equipment in conjunction with the appointed building contractor, Johnson of Belford Northumberland, work commenced on the very first weekend of the New Year 2007. The target of end of February was agreed to and was achieved with the close cooperation of the main contractor with the full support of nominated sub contractors.
However, as Andrew said “it was a bit like a scene out of the BBC programme “Changing Rooms” with the customer coming around the corner at any minute" there were the inevitable problems over the main 6 week programme but we got there with literally only a few hours to spare!"
The major work entailed major new structural steelwork to support removal, or repositioning of internal walls to create a new kitchen that is now 250% bigger then the old version. With the full approval of the local authority work was carried out ensuring that any changes complied sympathetically to the needs of the building which is grade 2 listed.
In conjunction with the major build encompassing new walls, ceilings, and floors all to the latest food catering standards a new kitchen cooking range of equipment has been installed to compliment the new layout. All areas are supported by a new ventilation system which combined with new process flow provides an ambiance complimentary to a state of the art kitchen.
By creating this new and exciting facility it has enabled head chef, Paul Armstrong, in conjunction with joint owners, Andrew Hnat & Janice Cowan, to create a new menu introducing many new creative dishes to the inn's table with supporting seasonal changes posted on the “Specials Board”.
To view our current menu please use the link provided via the main web page. We hope you will enjoy the new creative menu that we have thoughtfully put together.
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