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Shannon Inn rehires kitchen team for restaurant relaunch

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 10:19 · Archive

The Shannon Inn in Bucklesham, Ipswich, is relaunching its refurbished restaurant with new head chef Blake Spink and sous chef Ben Youngman.

The Shannon Inn in Bucklesham, Ipswich, reopened under new management in June, nine days after the previous leaseholders left. A local couple took on the lease, and villagers helped with cleaning, maintenance and decoration to save the pub from closure. The pub is now preparing to relaunch its newly refurbished restaurant with a new kitchen team.

Head chef Blake Spink brings 13 years' kitchen experience and has worked at several established venues. He was previously chosen to work in the chef's tent at the Suffolk Show and specialises in traditional dishes including beef pie and classic cheesecake. Sous chef Ben Youngman has eight years' experience and has previously worked at venues including The Brudenell in Aldeburgh, The Crown and Honey & Harvey.

Spink said: 'I want to bring really good, honest food to The Shannon. For me, it's about using the freshest ingredients we can, sourcing locally wherever possible and making the classics properly. Whether you're coming in for a Sunday roast, sitting down for a meal or simply nipping in for a pie and a pint, I want the food to be something you remember.' Youngman added: 'I've been lucky enough to work in some really good kitchens and I'm excited to bring that experience to The Shannon.'

Shannon Inn rehires kitchen team for restaurant relaunch
Image: East Anglian Daily Times

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