New head chef at The Grove hotel and restaurant in Cromer

Sean O’Callaghan has joined the team at The Grove in Cromer and he will oversee its main restaurant the Garden Rooms and seasonal eatery Sundown, which serves pizza and tapas in two giant tipis. 

The Grove has achieved two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence for 12 years straight.

Sean O’Callaghan will oversee the Garden Rooms and Sundown at The Grove in Cromer (Image: Supplied by The Grove)

Mr O’Callaghan grew up in north Norfolk, so has an in-depth knowledge of the local food scene.

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He said: "The fact that The Grove has its own fruit and vegetable kitchen garden is a huge plus for me.

"When you add in the most amazing local seafood, meat and dairy then it all comes together wonderfully.”

Inside the Garden Rooms restaurant at The Grove in Cromer Picture: The Grove (Image: The Grove)

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Richard Graveling, one of the Grove partners, said: "We have known Sean for a long while now and we have always been impressed with his skill, attitude and work ethic."

Mr O’Callaghan's first menu will launch ahead of the summer season on May 31. 

His predecessor, Reis Khalil, is moving on after eight years at The Grove.