Food & Drink
New to the North Norfolk foodie scene
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ON Bingham and Amy Beevers re-opened The Barsham Arms at East Barsham in March, formerly the White Horse Inn, after two months of renovations. The rooms and holiday cottages are currently being refurbished and will open soon. Jon and Amy were regional finalists in the 2015 Great British Pub awards for ‘Best Turnaround Pub’ for the Crown Inn in Pulham Market, which they own. So what’s their lowdown on The Barsham Arms? The vibe: a country pub and kitchen, the interior incorporates traditional features with a modern edge. The menu: home-cooked meals, freshly prepared on site with locally sourced ingredients, by talented chefs. Expect to see pub classics with modern twists, a specials board changing weekly to incorporate seasonal produce plus traditional Sunday roasts and a snack menu for midafternoon bites. Their highlight: the setting and the village. We’re settling into North Norfolk life and love the area and its beauty. Opening hours: daily from noon. Food service hours may vary depending on the season. • Call 01328 820729 or visit www.thebarshamarms.co.uk for more information
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EANWHILE, Dan Fancett and Holly Minns opened 20 North Street in Burnham Market this spring, a café and bistro just off the village green. “We were living in France where Dan was working as a chef,” says Norfolk born Holly. “I was coming back every now and again to find premises in Norfolk, and then this came up. It’s been quite quick, but we’ve been looking and thinking about it for so long.” Holly describes 20 North Street as a “neighbourhood bistro type of restaurant, serving classic dishes, with a European twist and using seasonal Norfolk produce.” “We want people to come in and get to know us and be on first name terms. The vibe is relaxed but grown up, with a cosy but contemporary interior.” 20 North Street is open Tuesday to Sunday for lunches and also for dinner on Thursday to Saturday evenings. • 20 North Street, Burnham Market 01328 730330 www.20northstreet.co.uk
Food News Out to brunch
Mark Orton and Lynne Hammond opened Bircham Stores Café earlier this year with a breakfast and brunch led menu, next door to the existing Bircham Stores. “I am a fan of brunch, not just the food, it’s the social aspect,” says Mark. “We want to make Sunday brunch a big deal including starting a kipper club – we don’t mind the smell!” The all-day brunch menu includes delicious soft scrambled eggs with streaky back bacon (pictured). The café also serves deli boards, sandwiches, health drinks and juices plus homemade cakes baked by Lynne. They are open daily from 8am, last food orders 4.30pm. • Bircham Stores & Café, Great Bircham 01485 576006
Goodies galore! Humble Pie is open from Monday to Saturday at its new address in Burnham Market above Gurneys fish shop. Stocking all of the old favourites, plus some new exciting products, it’s a great place to pick up a spring picnic too. Look out for grilled sandwiches, coffee to go and other goodies in store and available from Easter. • Humble Pie, Burnham Market 01328 738581
The Norfolk gin run At the beginning of May, the Coastal Exploration Co is planning to sail from Wells to Norwich via Great Yarmouth in their 1950s whelk boat, Salford, without the use of the engine. They’ll be delivering a cargo of Grey Seal Coffee and Norfolk Saffron to Norwich, and a cargo of Norfolk Gin and East Coast events magazines on the return leg. “We’re hoping to re-establish one of Norfolk’s coastal trading routes in an attempt to offer an environmentally friendly method of delivery cargo,” says skipper Henry Chamberlain. “From Great Yarmouth to Norwich and back we’ll be hosting clients from the Purfleet Trust, supported by Wells Coastal Communities team. They’ll be part of the crew and gain a positive life experience.” • coastalexplorationcompany.co.uk NORTH NORFOLK LIVING SPRING 2017
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