The new executive chef of an award-winning Suffolk pub said he is ready to "put his own stamp" on the menu.

The Bildeston Crown is a much-loved village pub and was recently taken over by the Nedging Hall Estate.

During its first year it has made some changes, including hiring a new executive chef and revamping the dining areas and bedrooms. 

Greig Young has joined the Bildeston Crown as the new executive chef, having most recently been head chef at the former Northgate restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. 

New menu at The Bildeston crownNew menu at The Bildeston crown (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)

The restaurant prides itself on using more local produced and has introduced an "Estate to Plate" concept where they use produce grown in the gardens of Nedging Hall, less than one mile away. 

Mr Young said: "Everyone knows the Crown in Bildeston; it was well known when I started
cooking and I feel excited to be able to put my stamp on it and revitalise the Crown.

"The whole team are incredibly passionate about ‘estate to plate’ which is music to my ears.

"To have the kitchen garden at Nedging Hall to pick seasonal produce from inspires us chefs and keeps menus fresh which is exactly what people want."

As well as a new executive chef the dining space within the restaurant has had a facelift with colours and furniture selected to be in keeping with the timber-framed building.

Inside the newly designed bedrooms Inside the newly designed bedrooms (Image: Lucy Toms)

The bedrooms have also been a focus of the interior design work, overseen by Harriet Easdale.

George Bonwick, general manager at the Crown, said: “We look forward to opening the doors to everyone.

"The team have done an incredible job revamping the bedrooms and our dining areas, and combined with our hospitality, we offer something special in the Suffolk countryside.

"Our offering is relaxed and welcoming, whether it be business or for pleasure.”