Shropshire country pub turning fortunes around with new chef in charge
A chef who used to run a popular Shrewsbury town centre food venue is aiming to turn around the fortunes of a South Shropshire pub.
George Cavendish took over the Feathers Inn in Brockton in January, when the pub had a one-star hygiene rating.
But the former proprietor of the Glutton Club on Shrewsbury's Welsh Bridge has since turned it around after working with Shropshire Council to improve things, so much so that the pub and restaurant was awarded a four-star certificate by inspectors last week.
George, 32, who has run restaurants in London and spent most of lockdown cooking for people on luxury yachts around the world, has extensive experience as a chef.
He said: "People may know me from the Glutton Club and they still talk to me about it – it was a popular venue that offered good food at value for money prices and we are hoping to do the same at The Feathers.
"When I came in there were a few issues in the kitchen that needed to be resolved but the small team we have worked hard with the council to resolve them and I am delighted this has been recognised with the four stars.
"On the food side we are working with butchers in the area to provide fresh cuts of meats with locally sourced vegetables - we are not looking for a Michelin star but we are looking to provide quality food and meals at good value for money at a pub which has always been much loved in the area."
