New head chef for Fell Bistro

There is a new head chef and executive chef at Fell Bistro in Longridge as a result of two senior promotions.

Brett Thornton has been promoted from sous chef to head chef.

He takes over the role from Sean Wrest, who has been promoted to the role of executive chef and will continue to oversee the kitchen with chef directors Matt Willdigg and Oli Martin.

Fell Bistro has had a successful time since opening in September 2022, entering the Michelin Guide and earning an AA Rosette this year so far.

Brett said: “I am blown away and absolutely honoured to head up the kitchen team at Fell after being alongside Sean and JP, two of the best friends and people I have ever come across.

"Sean’s expertise, knowledge and experience is truly something else whilst JP’s dedication, commitment and drive for perfection is more than I could ever ask for.

“What strikes me most about Sean is how little success has changed him as a person, having been included in this year's AA Rosette list and inclusion in the Michelin Guide. It means we are going from strength to strength."

Sean said: “I’m really excited that I will still be involved with Fell in an executive chef role with my good friend and current sous chef Brett Thornton taking over the day-to-day running of Fell as head chef.

“Brett is a super-talented chef, with a great background who I know with his vision, talent and work ethic will keep pushing and evolving the food here at Fell - as he has been over the last few months since joining."