Cross Keys Inn, Grasby
A warm welcome from all the family has been a signature of the Cross Keys Inn since Nick Barker, his daughter Steph and their partners Lisa Rutherford and Malika Garwell took over The Cross Keys Inn in March this year.
Nick and Lisa look after front and back of house while Steph is head chef, working with chef de partie, Malika plus a more recent member of their kitchen team.
Steph is a local girl, trained at Lincoln College, who has built her experience working in some of the most acclaimed hotels in the county. As her confidence grew, so did her ambition to run a business but it was Malika who spurred her to launch out on her own.
“I have to acknowledge I could not have done this without the support of the whole family,” said Steph. “We have worked very hard to offer the warmest of welcomes to local clients as well as those we are now attracting from further afield. We want guests to feel as relaxed as at home. Your table is yours for the whole service, with no rush, so you can savour the occasion, whether that be a sociable drink, leisurely lunch or evening dining.”
Steph’s menus feature fresh, local produce and take full advantage of the availability of outstanding fish, vegetables and meats from trusted suppliers.
“I love getting a phone call telling me what is at its seasonal best. It’s how my menus and dishes are evolving as we go through the year. I now buy my potatoes from a grower who visits the Inn and I’m always looking for new producers to add to the list.”
Steph’s style of cooking shows great respect for her ingredients and dishes are presented with an elegance and flair which elevates her food to fine dining, which can be enjoyed without fuss and formality. Signature dishes include Bonfire Chicken served with parsnip fondant, baby toffee apples and vegetable crisps. All desserts are homemade too, such as a chocolate torte with textures of cherries.
“We are open seven days a week so it is very busy but also satisfying professionally. Sunday Lunch as well as evenings are very popular and we are open on Christmas Day to meet demand from clients.”
The new autumn menus are now being served at The Cross Keys Inn as well as special Christmas menus during December.
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Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy are taking part in the first Carol Service to celebrate the special relationship Grantham and District Hospital has with the town and surrounding communities.![]()
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The school children will join in the singing of favourite Christmas Carols as well as perform their own set musical piece at the Carol Service on Thursday 11th December at 7pm, in St Wulfram’s church, Grantham.![]()
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Deputy Head Teacher Olivia Mumford said: “The Carol Service is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to share the joy of music while showing appreciation for the incredible work done at Grantham and District Hospital. It’s a privilege to support such an important event in our town."![]()
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The Carol Service has been organised by United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, who work closely with staff at Grantham and District Hospital and provides those extras for staff and patients that NHS budgets are unable to fund. ![]()
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Further details on the Grantham NHS Carol Service can be found by visiting www.ulhcharity.org.uk/news/christmas-carols-at-grantham-st-wulfram-church-in-thanks-for-towns-sup...