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The Terrace Yarmouth announces new head chef
Acclaimed Isle of Wight restaurant The Terrace Yarmouth has named a former Roux scholar as its new head chef.
Matthew Tomkinson will be taking on the role of head chef of the harbour-side restaurant from next week.
“I’m looking forward to making the most of our extensive combined network of local suppliers, from aged Briddlesford Farm dairy beef to spices unique to the Ventnor microclimate, and to creating seasonal menus driven not just by what’s available but also by plain and simple deliciousness,” said Tomkinson.
Prior to joining The Terrace Yarmouth, Tomkinson, who won the Roux Scholarship in 2005, worked at Ockenden Manor, Les Prés d’Eugénie under the late Michel Guerard, The Goose in Britwell Salome, The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, and, moving to the Isle of Wight in 2021, The Hambrough in Ventnor.
Tomkinson will be working alongside manager and sommelier Tom Fahey.
“Since I somehow started running The Terrace in 2020 I’ve wanted to partner with a chef who truly understands quality ingredients & classical, no-fuss dishes cooked with care,” commented Fahey. “We haven’t appointed Matt to change what we do, we’ve appointed him because he and I think the same way about food & believe that together we can create something really special. As a team we’re not into fine dining – we’re a bistro in a great location driven by great products where you can still have a really special meal, something I know Matt will embrace and take to a level I can’t. His appointment also frees up my time to concentrate on our hotel, restaurant and wine offering in Ventnor and our overall goal of bringing great wine to the Isle of Wight.”
Fahey’s The Terrace Rooms & Wine took the number one spot in this year’s edition of the Wine List Confidential guide.
“I think Tom and I both share an understanding of what guests love to eat – simple, carefully cooked, classical dishes – so expect that to be our focus,” added Tomkinson.
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