Light Bites

The Curlew appoints new head chef

The Curlew, the Michelin-starred restaurant located at Bodiam, East Sussex, has made the exciting appointment of Andrew Scott as Head Chef.
Thirty-year-old Andrew has spent his entire professional life in Michelin-starred kitchens, training at Gloucestershire’s Lords Of The Manor and Cumbria’s L’Enclume before, in 2008, joining Mallory Court. In 2010, Andrew was promoted to the position of Head Chef at the Warwickshire restaurant.

On his new role, Andrew enthused: “It is impossible not to be excited by The Curlew. It’s a beautiful restaurant, the kitchen set-up is brilliant, and I’ll be working in a local area that’s renowned for superb ingredients, products and suppliers. My cooking philosophy is all about making people happy. I’ve always tried to put my love of food on the plate; I enjoy eating and I like to see others enjoy eating. Fundamentally, I’m committed to modern British dishes, great flavour combinations and working alongside good suppliers.”

The Curlew earned a Michelin Star in the 100th Anniversary Michelin Guide joining an elite collection of 143 restaurants.

The Michelin Guide described the East Sussex restaurant as: “Stylish with laid-back lounge, cow motif wallpaper and bespoke leather banquettes. Concise British menu offers accomplished, classically based dishes, interpreted in modern ways. Preparation is careful, execution is precise and presentation is appealing.”

The continued vision of owners, Mark and Sara Colley, is to run a national standard restaurant serving a local community passionate about food and dining. The Curlew aims to bridge the gap between gastropub and fine dining, serving good food, presented with imagination and flair in a welcoming and casual atmosphere.

The Curlew, Junction Road, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UY, 01580 861394
www.thecurlewrestaurant.co.uk