Dog collars talented new chef Vincent Jeffers

3 Comments20 October 13:25

The Dog in Grundisburgh is maintaining its reputation for outstanding food by appointing an award-winning head chef, Vincent Jeffers. Vincent has run the kitchens of many of East Anglia’s well-known restaurants, including Hintlesham Hall, Mortimers, The Riverside, The Galley and The Rose & Crown in Colchester, as well as The Feathers in Ludlow.

Vincent replaces James Rogers in the kitchen. James, who ran the pub for eight years with his brother Charles, has moved on to a new challenge – a run-down pub in Battersea, south London, which he will no doubt turn around too.

James’ share in The Dog has been bought by Eilir Watkinson, who also has a background in the catering industry, including chefing on a Monaco-based superyacht. She will be marrying Charles Rogers in December.

Charles and Eilir say “We are excited about the future and look forward to making further improvements to the pub whilst keeping its essential character – that of a friendly village local”.

3 Responses to "Dog collars talented new chef Vincent Jeffers"

robin nicholson January 3, 2012 03:01

do you allow dogs inside while we eat
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- charlesrogers January 30, 2012 10:01
  
  Yes, we love dogs here and your are more than welcome to bring them into our bar! You can still choose from our restaurant menu as well as our bar menu.
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Major Chris DUTTSON February 15, 2012 01:02

It’s some time since I visited the Dog, but I came yesterday with a friend for lunch, and was most impressed. If your chef was at Hintlesham Hall and the Riverside, I would have sampled his cooking in the past. Now I realise why the fare was so good. Well done and I shall be back
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Also fascinated about Eilir’s time on a super yacht and would love to chat about that on my next visit.

Good luck.

Major Chris.
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