Jamie, the celebrated owner of Kingsbridge's award-winning Twenty Seven restaurant, brings with him a whole wealth of experience and numerous accolades.
Recognised and acclaimed for his outstanding food, Jamie, who grew up in Wales, began his chef's career in Devon, beginning as a salad prep worker and cooking pot washer in the Cricket Inn in Beesands.
Since that start to his career he's worked in some of the area's leading kitchens, including Tanners and the Barbican Kitchen, the Barbican's Glassblowing House, South Sands Hotel, plus the Langdon Court Hotel. He has also participated in Masterchef: The Professionals and was South West Chef of the Year.
Jamie said: “I'm thrilled to be joining the Millbrook Inn as their executive chef. It's a pub I've been an admirer for several years. Its reputation for serving some of the area's best food is well-deserved. I'm obviously looking forward to contributing to its continued success."
Jamie isn't abandoning his foodies haven, Twenty Seven which he opened back in 2018 and quickly established it as a destination for foodies across Devon and beyond, which he will continue to operate. The Millbrook Inn, also justifiably famed for its culinary offerings will provide Jamie with a new outlet for his skills.
This will include using a Josper, an indoor oven that allows cooking over living flames. Jamie said: “The Josper will enable me to be really creative with my cooking."
Owners of The Millbrook Inn the Owens family, source most of the ingredients Jamie will cook with from Fowlescombe Farm, their family farm, with organic native and rare breed meats, plus home grown vegetables and fruit from the market garden.
“That much of the food is sourced from Fowlescombe Farm is an added bonus as I've always been committed to using top quality, local ingredients whenever possible," added Jamie.
The Owens family, who also own some holiday cottages near the pub, are pleased that delighted with the appointment of Jamie hss been appointed, saying: and said: “We are really excited that Jamie has joined us.”