A Michelin-rated chef has decided to leave a Norfolk pub after a short stint there.

Elliot Ketley was announced as the new chef patron of The Lord Nelson in Burnham Thorpe earlier this month.

On his decision to step away from the role, he said: "While my relationship with Woodforde's remains in great shape and we may work together in the future, I will not be cooking at The Lord Nelson for now."

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A spokesman for Woodforde's said: "We would like to thank Elliot for his contribution.

"As a proud Woodforde’s pub, The Lord Nelson will continue serving guests a wide range of dishes alongside our award-winning, locally brewed beers.

"We look forward to welcoming customers with great food, a warm atmosphere and quintessential Norfolk hospitality.”

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When Mr Ketley was the executive chef at Sculthorpe Mill, near Fakenham, it earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade for "good quality, good value cooking".

Since the summer, he has been running the Hello Sailor Supper Club at various Norfolk venues.

Mr Ketley added: "I am going back to doing the supper clubs and am also in the early stages of planning for my own fish restaurant on the north Norfolk coast."