28th November 2006

New boots fill The Wellington

The people of Moreton in the Marsh must have pretty green fingers say Graham Provins and David Organ, the new tenants at The Wellington in London Road. For an appeal to locals to supply the pub with freshly picked vegetables for use in the pub’s kitchen has proved to be a huge success. And at one point an excess of pumpkins meant that some were adapted to decorate the pub too.

Graham Provins and David Organ say that running a local means using locally supplied fresh ingredients for the pub’s menu as well as serving locally produced Hook Norton beer. “Being a proper community pub is important to us, and cooking with locally produced ingredients was something we wanted to do,” said Graham.

“We want this to be a family pub, where people can drop in for a drink, and be welcome, and if they want they can have something to eat,” said David. And certainly the menu with its emphasis on quality food at value for money should prove a hit with locals and visitors alike.

Sunday lunches are particularly special – especially the beef – which comes from locally reared Dexter cattle – a breed renowned for the quality and taste of its meat. For the rest of the week there is a two-course lunch for £8. And for an interesting twist the homemade chips are served from a newspaper.

“We are determined that The Wellington will have a reputation for good food, good beer and good company,” said Graham. There is a small, but stunning range of wines by the glass or bottle - with wines from Chile, Australia, Italy and Spain. And for those very special occasions- or in fact when ever you fancy it - there is Moet et Chandon Brut Champagne.

Until recently Graham and David worked at the Plough Inn, in Ford.

Wellington Inn, London Road, Morton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0HN

Tel: 01608 650936