News
May 2024
As part of Mental Health Awareness week some of our teams played Positivity Bingo. Encouraging them to get outside, take a break from their screens and enjoy the outdoors. Highlighting to the teams the importance of looking after their well being inside and outside of work
April 2024
In April, we celebrated Great British Asparagus
With Chefs invited to show off their creativity, creating dishes to show off the best of the season
With Poached Egg & Parma Ham at the Rusty to served with Lemon Sole and a Lemon Caper Butter at the Jolly
March 2024
In March the Cheesemonger at d’Arrys Wine Bar opened
We’re so thrilled to be working with Perry Wakeman of Rennet and Rind, as we open this new venture
Serving artisan British Cheeses, with fantastic accompaniments, the cheesemonger has everything you need for a fantastic cheese experience
Can’t make it to the shop? You can buy cheese online via the cheesemonger website
Popping in? Book a free 20 min cheese tasting and find your new favourite! Want to make an evening of it? Join us for a cheese tasting at d’arrys, book online today
February 2024
Ahead of World Whiskey Day in March, we held a whisky competition for the Duty Managers at our training day in February
With all sites competing the competition was fierce
The Winners were Hayden from the Broadway and Paul from the Foresters
All sites will be making the cocktails for World Whiskey Day on the 27th of March, make sure you pay us a visit so you don’t miss out
January 2024
Head Chef Development Day
In January our Head Chefs got together to develop ideas for our Spring Summer Menus
Throughout the day they were very creative, looking at seasonality, new vegetarian and vegan options and an update to our pudding menus
December 2023
Christmas Jumper Day!
The teams all around the estate got very into Christmas Jumper Day this year, Katherine from our admin team is the queen of Christmas and made sure we’re all in the festive spirit!
November 2023
Nathan passed his apprenticeship
We’re so proud to announce that Nathan has passed his Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship
He’s worked incredibly hard over the past two years, learning new skills, completing coursework and his final practical
We offer apprenticeships at all levels across the business, we currently have one housekeeper, one manager and a brewer completing apprenticeships
October 2023
Suppliers Food Fayre
In October all of our suppliers met the team at the Broadway and displayed new products that are arriving in the next few weeks and veg that is coming into season
We had a fabulous day, tried lots of new products, keep your eyes peeled for some amazing produce coming to our menus soon
September 2023
This month at our Duty Manager Training day the team put their structural skills to the test, to see who could build the tallest, soundest structure out of spaghetti and marshmallows, the ladies in the team pictured were ultimately the winners! (it did get alot taller!)
All our Duty Managers gathered at the Cross Keys to talk about sustainability, how our hotels could be more eco friendly and how to run a group training session
August 2023
Introducing our new coffee supplier! We’re so thrilled to be working with Level Ground Co, who are based in Letchworth Garden City. Harry and his team roast the coffee locally, they have a huge passion for sustainability delivering without any platsic
We’ve also got a new tea supplier, Joes Teas, come and test out the new flavours and find your new favourite
June 2023
In June the team were lucky to head into London to meet Chester from d’Arenberg while we was over from Australia
We tasted some limited edition wines and hear stories of how Chester chooses the names for all of his wines
May 2023
Ready for Garden Season, our Summer Spritz menu is the perfect sunshine accompaniment .
With Rosemary & Thyme Spritz, Cucumber & Mint, Aperol and a non- alcoholic Basil Smash
April 2023
Bank Holiday Sunshine
d’Arrys making the most of Bank Holiday Sunshine
March 2023
National Pie Week
February 2023
January 2023
2022 Picture round up
December 2022
November 2022
In November we had our pre-Christmas GM meeting followed by a social out in London. We went to Birdies in Angel where some of us where much better at golf than others!
October 2022
The Quay Street Whalers came to play at the Jolly Sailor. The band is made up of people from Orford village and the whole village gets involved
Singing traditional sea shanties we had a full house. Take a look at our instagram for when they’re next playing
September 2022
Chester came to visit!
We have a huge passion for D’arenberg wine so were obviously very excited when Chester cam over from Australia to visit
At an event very kindly hosted by Enotria at SIX in Cambridge our senior team got to spend some time with Chester, learning all about the wine making, stories behind the wine and the different grape varieties
We’ve started to share one of the wine stories a week, take a look at our socials for this weeks wine
August 2022
This summer we added dog ice cream to all of our menus, as you can see it’s a real hit with our four legged friends!
August brought alot of specials competitions, from vegan starters, desserts & seafood
Rusty Gun Pig Fest
July 2022
This July we took the keys to a brand new site – The Jolly Sailor in Orford.
With 4 boutique bedrooms, a beautiful garden and orchard as well and an interior full of character and charm. This pub has been here since the 17th century and we’re so proud to be part of its history.
Whether you’re visiting via the water, we’re a stone throw from the quay or escaping the countryside the Jolly Sailor is full of charm and history. Bob our Head Chef has been working hard on a fresh seasonal menu making the most of all of the wonderful produce Suffolk has to offer.
July saw us opening with a roaring start, and once the team have found their feet we can’t wait to show you what we can do!
June 2022
There was lots to celebrate in June! All of the pubs got behind jubilee with some super creative dessert specials, live music and tributes to the queen
The Wellington also participated in the Welwyn Oscars where the team were nominated for an award for their free meals for school children during lockdown
Unfortunately we didn’t win but were beaten by a worthy cause! Congrats to team Tesco!
May 2022
Alot of things happening this month as we get ready for a busy summer season!
We’re very proud to say The Wellington has maintained their 5 star AA rating and 1 rosette status – Congrats team!
This month we also hosted another Masterclass. This time on Bread. Kristof the Head Chef from Stolen taught our CDP’s all about pizza dough, bread & bagels!
April 2022
Fish Masterclass
This month our training focus for the kitchen teams was all things fish! Jack our kitchen leader taught the teams all about how to look after, prepare & cook fresh fish & shellfish. We learnt how to fillet seabass & plaice, break down a whole salmon and prepare scallops
Keep your eyes peeled for delicious fish dishes on a specials menus near you soon
New Summer drinks list
Our new summer drinks list has gone live! With plenty of exciting non-alcoholic options & some summer special wines
March 2022
Speed Training At The Cross Keys
The Cross Keys Team Relay Racing Ready For Outside Service.
February 2022
Old Cannon Cook Off
Cook Off At The Old Cannon Launching Friday 18th Feb 2022.
Team Wine Tasting
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Our team spent the day Wine Tasting and gaining their level 1 WSET Qualification. A massive thank you to our brilliant supplier Entoria & Co for making this happen.
Team Achievements
A huge congratulations to Kenza on being promoted to Deputy Manager at The Cross Keys.
Congratulations to our new Social Media Champions Of The Month: Laurence, Jordan, Barnaby and Kenza.
Employee Update & Training Opportunities
Thanks to Hit Training, we are now offering apprenticeships schemes across our 7 sites that some of out team are currently undertaking which are:
Lvl 4 Senior Culinary Chef, Lvl 5 Operations Manager, Lvl 4 Hospitality Supervisor, Lvl 2 Commis Chef and Lvl 4 Brewer.
We are proud to sign up to be a disability confident committed employer.
Menu Training: Stolen Cambridge
Menu Training at Stolen Cambridge ready for their new menu launch on Wednesday 16th Feb 2022.
January 2022
Monday Morning Meeting: Food Fayre
The team had a productive Monday morning meeting by conducting some market research of the Vegan and Vegetarian options that we are thinking to introduce to our new menu change.
December 2021
Christmas Party
Ending December with a well deserved Team Christmas Party.
November 2021
Christmas Cocktails
Deputies Day Out
In November all our deputes went to The Old Cannon to see how all our beers are made
Old Cannon Beer’s Ready To Be Delivered
Our Team learning all about how to pour the perfect pint
October 2021
Butchery Masterclass
In October all of our Chef De Partie’s got together for a Butchery Masterclass. Together they learnt how to trim, roll and cut all of our steaks.
Cocktail Crazy
Cranberry Daiquiri Coming To The Menu Soon!
Laurence & His Lychee Colada
Aaron <3 Bloody Mary’s On A Sunday
September 2021
Head Chefs Day Out
In September our Head Chefs went on a day out around London, learning about different products and cuts of meat at Borough Market then ended the day with some competitive axe throwing. If Innventure did boybands…
General Manager Trip
This year our General Managers went to Enotria’s September Showcase as part of our day out. Ending the day (after sampling a few wines) at Flight Club – some had better aim than others!
Bullseye!