Shropshire fine dining restaurant gets new head chef
A new head chef has taken over at a hotel and restaurant in a town famous for its fine dining.
Fishmore Hall, a Regency-style hotel on the outskirts of foodie Mecca Ludlow, has announced the appointment of Andrew Birch.
Birch was previously Senior Sous Chef of the 3AA Rosette and Michelin-starred Montague Arms in Hampshire.
He will be a key ingredient in re-launching Forelles restaurant at the hall this Spring, and has already created a series of new tasting menus, he said.
He said: "I'm really excited about being at Fishmore Hall. I think that the hotel and restaurant have a great reputation already and is an ideal starting platform for me to build upon".
Originally from Swansea, Wales, Andrew has previously been awarded Welsh Chef of the Year in 2004, Young Chef Apprentice of Britain in 2005, Young Chef Apprentice of Europe in 2005, and was a finalist in the Roux Regional Scholarship in 2006.
Fishmore Hall owner Laura Penman said: "We're delighted to welcome Andrew to the team at Fishmore Hall. We have exciting plans for the restaurant and look forward to welcoming old faces and new guests to try the new menus."
The hotel launched in October 2007, following a 22 week refurbishment from a near derelict state.
