Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2008 | Page 91

FOOD & DRINK foodanddrink Lunchtime menu The new lunchtime menu designed by head chef Craig Atchinson of The Hambrough can be enjoyed in the bar, restaurant or in the garden. Starters from £4.95 , Main Courses from £9.00. To book please call 01983 856333 Local training company working with Marco Pierre White Isle of Wight Training Company HTP, is working with Marco Pierre White to help develop the potential of one promising young Apprentice. Whilst some people only dream of working with their hero, for one Catering Apprentice this is a daily reality. Marco Pierre White supports the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) Apprenticeship scheme through employing one promising young Apprentice, 19-year-old Matt Whitfield, to learn the ropes in his Hampshire restaurant The Yew Tree. s w e n d o o f Successful Boxed beef scheme ‘The best beef I have ever tasted’ and ‘melt in the mouth’, are just a couple of the comments on the beef reared by Ron Holland of Kemphill Farm, Ryde and sold at Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, through their new ‘Boxed Beef Scheme’. The boxes contain 15-20kg of grass-fed, farm assured beef. Traditionally hung for 3-4 weeks, it is then butchered by Paul Murphy Dry Cured Bacon Co. At £8.00/kg, with cuts from across the animal, you can be assured of some top quality locally produced meat. For more information call the shop on 884650. www.briddlesfordlodgefarm.co.uk Mike pushes the boat out COMPILED BY: Martin Potter Residents of Seaview will have watched with interest as the down-at-heel Battery restaurant has been transformed into the bright, light Boathouse, ready to welcome them in for anything from coffee with their newspaper to a light lunch or a full-blown meal. But it hasn’t been an easy journey for chef-proprietor ֖