Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2011 | Page 125

food

Island Life - April/May 2011

The Little Gloster restaurant is
growing in reputation
The Little Gloster continues to go from
strength to strength, and judging from
the response of satisfied customers
the Cowes - born owner and head
chef Ben Cooke and his partner Holly
Siddons are looking to the future with
confidence.
The family-run restaurant, bar
and boutique B&B, serves modern
British food with Scandinavian and
Mediterranean influences. Exceptional
daily fish specials & locally-sourced
food are on offer at the restaurant in
Gurnard, just a five-minute drive from
Cowes.
Ben's Michelin experience, serving
exquisite cuisine on some of the world's
premier super yachts has inspired the
straightforward and sleek menu.
A Scandinavian, minimalist and
refreshing approach The Little Gloster
offers a mixture of high-end cuisine
that is simple yet delicious.
Recipes were taught to him by his
Danish grandmother who was once one
of the Island's most famous hoteliers,
running the now sadly departed Gloster
Hotel.
"The menu is simple and yet elegant,

providing for a mix of tastes," said Ben.
"I could have made the whole thing
fussier, but I don't think that is what
the Island needs or wants, or more to
the point what I like to cook.
"Our first year's business and strong
Island support reassures us that we are
fulfilling our dream of offering Islanders
exquisite non-pretentious, well-priced
food and drink, in a warm and friendly
ambience."
This home-from-home, popular with
fellow Islanders Ellen Macarthur & Alan
Titchmarsh, is the perfect venue for a
quiet meal. It is also ideal to celebrate a
special occasion, wedding reception or
simply unwind with a glass of wine.
Ben and Holly intend to make the
most of their unprecedented setting
by investing in various unique events
throughout the coming months,
starting with a Champagne (& Real Ale)
English Afternoon Tea to celebrate The
Royal Wedding.
Sunday BBQs offering exquisite
alfresco dining, as well as Fortnightly
Friday evening Music and Food
celebrations from Classical to Acoustic
Guitar.

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There is also Yoga on The Little
Gloster Lawns for anyone wanting to
shape up for the summer, finishing
with an exclusive end of Cowes Week
celebration.
While serving up delicious food,
planning events and weddings, as well
as developing The Little Gloster brand,
Ben and Holly are also developing the
Boutique B&B side of their business.
They are presenting two Scandinavian
B&B bedrooms designed by Ben’s
Danish grandmother and matriarch
of the family. Decorated with simple
and solid elegance, the rooms offer
unsurpassed views out to sea, and a
breakfast worth booking the room for
in itself.
Instead, you could always experience it
for yourself by booking a table for their
irresistible brunch served from 9am to
12 noon at weekends. The ultimate
Island treat or cure to the night before.
For further information - Restaurant,
B&B or Private Function Bookings.
Please phone [phone] or visit
www.thelittlegloster.com

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