A TALENTED chef’s exciting signature menu has earned a top Delph inn a hat-trick of coveted awards.
Head chef Mark Pemberton at The Old Bell Inn has once again impressed to win an AA One Rosette Award for the third consecutive year.
The award recognises culinary excellence “that stands out in the local area”.
Delighted Mark, 35, said: “The award is a huge achievement for our team as well as for me personally.
“I am really passionate about British cuisine and have expressed this with my Signature Menu. It is modern British food with my own unique twist.
“I’m thrilled the AA have recognised the quality of my Signature dishes – they are very popular with our appreciative customers too.”
Mark’s mouth-watering menu includes starters of pan fried King scallops with butternut squash roast and puree, watercress and parma ham or warm hickory smoked poached salmon, tarragon and gin cured salmon belly with fennel slaw, crisp and dressing.
For mains, diners can enjoy dishes such as baked wild seabass fillet with cumin roast queen scallops, marsh samphire, a pumpkin risotto and veloute or roast goosnargh duck breast with cider fondant potatoes, five spiced glazed carrots and parsnip, creamed bacon sprouts and a Cumberland sauce.
And for those with any room for dessert, puddings include lemon tart with ginger, raspberry meringue and orange and cardamon puree or taste of dark chocolate with coffee cream and cherry.
Phil Whiteman, The Old Bell’s owner, added: “It’s a terrific accolade for Mark and all our hard-working team. Everyone is proud to share in the achievement.”
AA Rosettes were first introduced over fifty years ago and in 1992 the scheme was revised as the five-tier rating system that is recognised today.
Of all the restaurants across the UK, approximately 10 per cent are of a standard worthy of one Rosette and above, all of which feature in the AA Restaurant Guide.
Simon Numphud, AA Hotel Services business manager, said: “The One Rosette recognises high standards, consistency and precision, serving food prepared with care and with evident selection of fresh, seasonal, quality ingredients.
“Good understanding and use of technical skills are demonstrated in the cooking, with clarity of flavours shining through.”
In addition to its one rosette, the Old Bell is listed in the latest 2016 edition of the AA Pub Guide, holding four gold stars.
To find out more about The Old Bell, visit their website or call them on 01457 870130.
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