A chef born and bred in Norfolk, who appeared on a hit BBC series, is now leading the kitchen team at a popular rural pub with rooms. 

The Three Horseshoes in Briston, near Holt, has welcomed new head chef Jake Garwood, 36, to the team.

He trained as a pastry chef and worked at the St Giles Hotel in Norwich before becoming head chef at the Barsham Arms, near Fakenham.

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Last year, he featured in the BBC cookery series The Hairy Bikers Go Local.

He impressed hosts Dave Myers and Si King by using Norfolk produce to conjure up a char siu lamb with hedgerow ketchup along with a scone topped with fresh fruit and micro basil.

Eastern Daily Press: Outside The Three Horseshoes pub with rooms in Briston Outside The Three Horseshoes pub with rooms in Briston (Image: Supplied)

At The Three Horseshoes, Mr Garwood has created a new menu with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients.

The menu, which will change regularly, blends British pub classics like Barsham Ale-battered fish and chips with fine dining dishes such as pan-seared pigeon.

Vegetarian and vegan options and other dietary requirements are catered for, with options such as beetroot and chive risotto with parsnip and horseradish.

Eastern Daily Press: Inside The Three Horseshoes pub in Briston, which has a new head chef and general manager Inside The Three Horseshoes pub in Briston, which has a new head chef and general manager (Image: Supplied)

The Three Horseshoes has also appointed Dean Smith as the new general manager, who has previously worked at Blakeney House and The Black Lion in Walsingham. 

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Mr Garwood said: "I’m delighted to have joined The Three Horseshoes - it is a fantastic pub in a great location.

"Our new menu aims to provide something for everyone - whether you live locally and want fish and chips with a delicious pint of real ale, or you are visiting the area and want to experience fine dining with a bottle of wine."

Ian Furniss, pub owner, said: "We are thrilled to be starting the year by welcoming two individuals with such experience and passion for food and hospitality to the team."