Food can be a means of fuelling the body or a passion that fuels the mind, you cannot teach a person to cook, it’s a desire that comes from within, as is the eating.

I am fortunate that food is my life and passion, when I pick up a magazine I search for the food articles… to me the feel and smell of a fine ingredient is as special as, well maybe I won’t go into that now… but you get the drift.I enjoy the simple foods as much as fine dining experiences we strive to create. An old friend reminds me of when we first met, his wife was so intimidated at cooking for me that she didn’t know what to make, I told her my favourite was bacon and eggs, I still remember that meal with great joy! It’s not what you cook it’s how you put it together that counts, I strive to use the finest of ingredients and balance them into dishes that will please the palate, the simplest of meals can create a sensation, too complicated can dull the senses.
All the dishes at The Cider House are created here, I use no convenience products…
Our aim is to create a balance of traditional dishes prepared in our own style complimented with our own innovations…

When I create a dish the inspiration can come from a variety of sources, I have been lucky to have travelled and met a host of wonderful cooks, they share their secrets and flavours and you end up with your own preferences and style…
Mine can be colourful and spicy or simple and smooth, the seasons and flavours choose the recipe, I am just their tool to the plate. However when I “feel my provisions” if you will pardon the phrase, I try to build a picture of the dish and a sensation of the flavours that will be enjoyed…. If I can share a little of my picture and a host of sensations then I have achieved my goal.

I cannot create great meals without great staff and assistance, to work with Julia in our own restaurant is a dream come true...
Together we aim to make your experience at The Cider House very special…
Julia's love of food, wine and people is the perfect accompaniment to my passion and dedication in creating your gastronomic delight… But most importantly without You it would not be possible…Together we crave your enjoyment and Bon Appetite...