Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2011 | Page 108

FOOD

Dan Maskell (right) with his brother Steve who has recently joined the restaurant staff

Dan has recipe for success
Dan’s Kitchen has been open at
St Helens for little more than two
months, but it has quickly built a
reputation for fine food in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Owner Dan Maskell gained
experience as a chef both on the
Island and on the mainland before
deciding to take the big step to open
his own restaurant. His wife Carla is
front of house five days a week. He
admits: “I worked in the New Forest
and at Petersfield in Michelin Star
restaurants and learned a lot about
different meats, in preparation and
cuts.
“When we decided to open our own
restaurant it was a bit of a calculated

risk, but we are delighted at the way
things have gone so far. We have
been busy from day one, which is
very pleasing.”
Dan us W2