A well-known Cumbrian chef has joined forces with a newly reopened village pub to launch a new kitchen.
The New Inn at Yealand, which is seven miles from the M6’s Junction 35, had been closed for 12 months before it was revamped and reopened by the Robinson family.
It reopened on a bed and breakfast basis but now, Greg Joseph, who previously ran The Kings Arms in Kirkby Lonsdale, has launched The New Inn Kitchen in partnership with the family.
The New Inn Kitchen will initially be open for food every Thursday to Sunday from 5pm to 8.30pm.
The summer menu features dishes inspired by Greg’s time in the Middle East and Asia.
Greg said: “I’ve been lucky enough to live in Yealand Conyers for the past year and have fallen in love with the area.
“This is an exciting addition to the recently opened bed and breakfast offered at this beautiful destination inn and I could not wait to get going.
“Anyone who knows me and my style of cooking can expect more of the same – with an emphasis on quality but unpretentious, affordable, and big on flavour. My influences are Asian and European whilst using great seasonal, and as local as possible, produce. It isn’t fine dining, but it’s restaurant quality cooking in a charming, characterful country inn. I can’t wait to see both old and new faces and look forward to developing this exciting new partnership.”
The New Inn has been part of the village since the 1830s, with some parts of the Grade II building dating back to around 1680. It was acquired in 2016 by Barry Robinson and daughters, Fiona and Jayne, who carried out a large renovation and full refurbishment.
Fiona said: “We’re so pleased to partner with Greg to open The New Inn Kitchen. Having the restaurant and bar area buzzing again with diners enjoying freshly cooked, mouthwatering food will breathe even more life back into this special village pub after a recent period of closure.
“Although we reopened as a B&B, it was always our intention to see the kitchen operating again, so we were delighted when a chef of Greg’s stature approached us with his ideas of taking it forward.
“The New Inn Kitchen menus will champion provenance and exciting flavour combinations in a laid back, friendly, welcoming atmosphere. We’re delighted to be working together in what we hope will be an exciting partnership.”
