An award-winning pub has a new head chef who has worked in "Norfolk's best kitchens". 

The Rose & Crown in Harpley, near Great Massingham, serves food seven days a week.

It was named Norfolk's top destination pub at the public-voted Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024. 

Will Horne, 24, recently joined the team as head chef and he brings fresh ideas to the table. 

Will Horne and Dom Ebbs cooking at The Rose & CrownWill Horne and Dom Ebbs cooking at The Rose & Crown (Image: The Rose & Crown, Harpley)

His culinary journey has taken him from City College Norwich, where he studied for three years, to Seasons in Wells and The Harper Hotel in Langham. 

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Most recently, Mr Horne was sous chef at No.Twenty9 Bar & Restaurant in Burnham Market.

He said: "Producing dishes using local ingredients has always been my biggest passion.

Inside The Rose & Crown pubInside The Rose & Crown pub (Image: The Rose & Crown, Harpley)

"I am really excited to get to work with my team at The Rose & Crown and help to enhance the already brilliant menu and bring even more new flavours to the area.”

There is a focus on local produce at the pub, which includes seafood platters, game sausages and duck.

An extensive 'free from' menu caters for vegetarians, vegans and those with intolerances or allergies.

Local duck, hash brown, granola, bramble, tenderstemLocal duck, hash brown, granola, bramble, tenderstem (Image: The Rose & Crown, Harpley)

Late Lunch Club runs every weekday from 2pm to 4pm with buy one get one free mains. 

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Shannon Durrant, who runs the pub with Alice Darlow, said: "We are blessed with an incredible team here, both front of house and in the kitchen, but when Will’s services became available it was a no-brainer for us.

"He is a local boy who has already operated in Norfolk’s best kitchens, and he knows the value of utilising traditional cooking skills and the incredible seasonal produce that Norfolk has to offer.

"Having recently been named best destination pub in Norfolk, we have no wish to rest on our laurels as we seek to improve on our reputation for the best hospitality, service and food at our country pub."