Alec Maxfield

Flying high at The Compasses, Pattiswick

Appointing a new Head Chef is an exciting way to start 2008” says Jono Clark, managing director of The J C Group comprising The Compasses at Pattiswick and The Swan at Felsted.

Building on a successful year in 2007, during which The Compasses was awarded a place in the prestigious Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2008, Alec Maxfield has joined the team.

Both The Swan and The Compasses enjoy the ability to source local produce and develop seasonal menus.  Alec says "It's important we remember that The Compasses is set in the heart of the country and our menus need to reflect the diversity of game and local produce that surrounds us." Keen to extend the fish selection, Alec has introduced a fish specials board, focusing heavily on the excellent supplies available from the Essex coastline.

Gary Stephens, Head Chef at The Swan at Felsted, says "It is a pleasure to have another likeminded chef on the team.  We run ideas past each other and share details of local suppliers. Alec brings some exciting experience with him and the entire team is benefitting."

For more information contact:
Jono Clark, The Compasses, Compasses Road, Pattiswick
Jono@thecompassespattiswick.co.uk
Tel: 01376 561322

List of local producers and suppliers used:
Felsted Farm Fresh Organic Vegetables
Holifield Grange Shoot, Pattiswick
Jane Hadley Ice Cream, Earls Colne
Wicks Manor Pork, Tolleshunt Major
Essex Larders, Onslow Green

About Alec Maxfield:
Alec trained under the locally renowned Chef John Dicken at The White Hart at Great Yeldham and has since gained experience working in such famous places as Heston Blumenthal's three Michelin starred Fat Duck at Bray and Hambleton Hall on Rutland Water as well as more local appointments such as Head Chef at The George at Cavendish where he was voted Suffolk's Chef of the month.