About Us
Husband and Wife team, Felix and Anna have started a new journey by opening their very own Cafe/Restaurant. We cannot wait to welcome you and bring the knowledge and love for hospitality that we have into the area.
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Returning from New Zealand in March, marrying in June and owning our own restaurant by September... This is definitely a year to remember.
Felix Shore
Personal Profile
Felix, grew up in Whitchurch and attended Bishop Heber High School before travelling up to Scotland for University where he studied Politics. Since then he has embarked on a culinary journey that has taken him to some of the best restaurants around the World.
From working at the renowned O'Connell Street Bistro in New Zealand under the guidance of Mark Southon, to his time spent in the UK at the Michelin-recommended Docket No33, where Stuart, the owner, invested an immeasurable amount of time in his development. This invaluable mentorship shaped Felix's approach to cooking and solidified his dedication to technique, product knowledge, and seasonality.
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Felix's thirst for knowledge and learning different techniques took him to Copenhagen. From there, he travelled to Oslo to stage at the renowned Kontrast and on to Sweden at Restaurant Frantzen.
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Continuing his quest for culinary excellence, Felix briefly returned to the UK to be part of the opening team at a Mike Robinson restaurant, which specialised in cooking meat and game over open flames.
Still eager for new experiences and cultural influences, he accepted a position at Restaurant Natura in Helsinki, Finland where Felix embraced the opportunity to learn from their farm-to-table practices and navigate the unique challenges of shorter seasons and a potholed supply chain.
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After his time in Finland, Felix returned full circle, working once again with Stuart as the restaurant experienced tremendous growth.
He later further honed his skills as the acting head chef at a previous restaurant, gaining invaluable experience in managing larger teams, understanding the business side of running a restaurant within a hotel, and navigating the complexities of management.
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Having lived in New Zealand for the past 18 months, Felix brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and a genuine love for the culinary craft.
With his unwavering commitment to technique, product quality, and seasonality, Felix aspires to create dishes that not only delight the palate but also reflect his dedication to the science of cooking.
Anna Roseblade-Shore
Personal Profile
Anna grew up in Farndon, attending Monument Place Nursery, Farndon Primary, Bishop Heber High School and then following on to London for a degree in Fashion Design.
Anna is a highly accomplished restaurant manager with an impressive track record of over 10 years in the hospitality industry, coupled with more than 4 years of exceptional management expertise.
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Having started in Hospitality at the Grosvenor Arms in Aldford and then working at restaurants and bars in between her studies, Anna has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Committing to Hospitality, Anna worked for Michelin-recommended Docket No'33 with Stuart and Fran Collins as her mentor.
Anna has learnt a lot from both hatted, and La Liste restaurants in New Zealand, taking charge of some of the best restaurants on the North Island.
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Anna is a natural leader, motiving and inspiring teams to consistently surpass expectations. With a strong focus on a positive work environment it is no wonder that Anna has returned home to settle back into village life and bring something modern and new to Farndon.
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