The new head chef at a pub in one of Norfolk's prettiest villages is aiming to make local produce the star of the show.

The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market, which is also a hotel and spa, has just welcomed Andy Smith, 37, on board.

He previously worked as a catering consultant for events and he has moved from Surrey to Norfolk for this opportunity.

Eastern Daily Press: The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market (Image: Mark Heath)

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The new spring and summer menu at the pub includes a deli board and seafood platter.

The latter comes with half a lobster, Cromer crab, Staithe Smokehouse salmon, local oysters with shallot vinegar, shell-on prawns and bread and butter. 

Eastern Daily Press: A sharing board from The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market Picture: Tori Hancock PhotographyA sharing board from The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market Picture: Tori Hancock Photography (Image: Tori Hancock Photography)

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While the pub already utilised the produce on its doorstep, Mr Smith would like to take this even further.

Eastern Daily Press: The spring and summer menu at The Hoste Arms features a whole host of new dishes Picture: Tori Hancock PhotographyThe spring and summer menu at The Hoste Arms features a whole host of new dishes Picture: Tori Hancock Photography (Image: Tori Hancock Photography)

He said: "The Hoste has amazing potential and I would like to elevate and refine the food to create a farm-to-table kind of experience. 

"The feedback on the new menu so far is very good." 

It is part of The City Pub Group which has 43 venues in southern England and Wales.