New head chef welcomed at hotel and restaurant ahead of Christmas season

A restaurant in Warwickshire has welcomed a new head chef who is set to develop a menu which will take culinary inspiration from across the world.

Stone & Ivy, located within Weston Hall Hotel in Bulkington, has named Brandon Ellis as its new head chef.

Brandon has worked as a chef across the country for 10 years, including at AA Rosette establishments.

At 27, he is a young chef who is keen to continuously develop new skills and collaborate with other industry professionals.

His culinary skills and passion for food have already seen him receive exceptional feedback from diners at the newlyopened restaurant.

Brandon will be leading the kitchen team throughout the Christmas period, cooking the festive dining menu which was in place before his arrival while also introducing new specials which he has created.

Festive dining is available from December 1 to 23, and the restaurant can cater for parties of all sizes, from small groups to larger gatherings such as staff Christmas celebrations, with private dining spaces also available.

Running alongside Stone & Ivy’s a la carte menu, the fixed price menu is £26 for two courses or £32 for three courses.

Weston Hall is hosting numerous Christmas parties and celebrations throughout December and is delighted that the majority of these events are almost at full capacity, with the success of Stone & Ivy contributing to new bookings, however tickets are available for its New Year’s Eve gala ball, featuring a five-course meal and live entertainment from a 10-piece band.

Brandon is set to hold tasting nights and one-off culinary events in the new year, before unveiling his first full new menu on March 1, 2025.

Catering from Stone & Ivy is also included in Weston Hall’s conference and events packages.

The venue has a variety of conferencing and events spaces, including small meeting spaces for around 10 people right up to larger conference spaces seating up to 300 people as well as an outdoor marquee within the hotel grounds.

Brandon said: “I’m very pleased to join Stone & Ivy as head chef as the restaurant continues to grow in popularity.

“I’m extremely passionate about food and want to ensure that the restaurant serves dishes made from high-quality ingredients that make people feel good.

“I want to make quality food and give people the opportunity to enjoy dishes which take inspiration from cuisine from across the world, so I’m looking forward to creating my first menu which will be launched next year.

“I’ll also be working with my team to host a variety of tasting nights in the new year for people to enjoy.”

Simon Evans, of Weston Hall, added: “We’re extremely pleased to welcome Brandon as our new head chef.

“He is an incredibly talented chef with a decade of experience in the industry, and he has already received some fantastic feedback from customers.

“He is already starting to develop a number of specials to complement our menu, and we look forward to seeing him create his first menu next year.”

Further information about Stone & Ivy is available at https://www.westonhallhotel.co.uk/stone-and-ivy