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'Local, Seasonal and Honest' an ethos that echoes our own. Having worked with Saffron Ice Cream for a number of years, we can safely say their award-winning, artisan products make them one of our sweetest suppliers, and one we are proud to have complimenting dishes on our menus. Recently, we gathered some of our Chestnut chefs (known to have a sweet tooth) and headed over to the Saffron Ice Cream farm in Saffron Walden. The passionate team at Saffron met our equally enthused

As a highly regarded and successful Florist turned Interior Designer, Paula Pryke OBE, knows just how to style a property to bring out its character, warmth and charm - That is why we chose her to work alongside our well-seasoned commercial team on our newest addition to Chestnut. Paula did an incredible job on our interiors and garden at The Carpenters Arms , making it a truly special pub and restaurant with four bedrooms. We sat down with her to talk about her career and ho

Overlooking a pretty, leafy Georgian square in the bustling seaside town of Wells-next-the-Sea, The Globe Inn is perfectly placed for an adventure on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. Having just undergone an extensive refurbishment, The Globe has well and truly joined our Chestnut family with its relaxed atmosphere, ambient lighting and cosy feel. Want a taster of what to expect? Take a look at the video below - filmed throughout our opening week, showcasing the pubs warm

Fliss from @upupandawaytheuk reviews her stay at The Cricketers in Clavering, Essex FIRST IMPRESSION Situated just outside of the charming Essex town of Saffron Walden, sits The Cricketers in Clavering. The pub is part of Chestnut , who own multiple pubs with rooms around East Anglia. I have had the pleasure of staying at one of their other inns before and dined at a few others and they are always exceptional. One of the best things about Chestnut is that they are extremely

Best Pub Brand Concept, The Publican Awards 2022 We are thrilled, exhilarated and humbled to have been awarded Best Pub Brand Concept 2022 at The Publican Awards last night. At an event filled with glitz and glamour, our team were recognised and honoured with an accolade that had someone foretold to us in the deep and dark depths of 2020, we would have chuckled and carried on. We partied into the early hours at Evolution London, who put on an amazing show, a fitting salute fo

Introducing the newest addition to the Chestnut family, our very own packhorse. Standing pride of place at The Packhorse Inn , in Moulton near Newmarket, the willow sculpture has been handcrafted by local artist, Helen Colletta. We sat down with Helen to ask her a little more about her art, her unique method and the inspiration behind it. What would you describe your profession as? A Willow Sculptor Are you able to tell us more about your background and life before willow scu

'A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language.' - W. H. Auden Being proud of our location, heritage and it's residents, both past and present, is an integral part of why Chestnut exists. Hailing from Diss, found in the border of Norfolk and Suffolk, Chestnut's founder Philip has stated how he wanted to locate his business in East Anglia, where he was proud to grow up and have many wonderful memories as a child. Today, on World Poetry Day

Things to do this Spring in East Anglia, all within easy reach of our pubs, inns and restaurants. NORFOLK From the dog-friendly beaches and their neighbouring seaside towns to its many historic landmarks, Norfolk has an array of activities on offer for you and yours this Spring. CHESTNUT PUBS IN NORFOLK - The Globe Inn , The Feathers , The Lawns ACTIVITIES & WALKS Sheringham Park - walk through the park and see the beautiful wildflowers which grow there throughout the Sp

'If food waste was a country, it’d be the third biggest contributor of greenhouse gases after China and USA.' - Wrap Food waste is a global issue and something we have great awareness of at Chestnut. We are conscious of the produce we use in our kitchens; where we source it, how it is grown or reared, and the impact our choices have on our environment and community. We actively seek ways to improve and make our contribution to much needed change in our industry. Even the sma

HOSPITALITY 'the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.' There's nothing better than knowing you have put a smile on someone's face by offering them the chance to talk to someone across the bar with an ice cold beer in hand, bringing families together for a special birthday, or perhaps providing a comfortable space for someone to rest their head after a long day's exploring. In this industry, there can be some amazing highs, from