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the World Of Hospitality
Acklam Hall
Acklam Hall Unveils Head Chef
Offering A Taste Of What’s To Come
Acklam Hall’s restaurant has announced the
appointment of its head chef as it invites customers
to start making reservations through its new website,
http://www.thebrierley.co.uk, from today (February
9th 2016).
Adam’s a la carte menu in The Dining Room will
include dishes such as: - smoked rabbit, truffle puree
and black pudding pastel; maple cured pigeon with
braised spelt and crispy quinoa; and warm chocolate
pudding with textures of orange.
‘The Brierley’ is named after the architect Walter
Brierley who designed the alterations to Acklam
Hall, in Middlesbrough, in 1912. The restaurant will
serve homemade dishes from breakfast and lunch to
afternoon tea and dinner. In addition, there will be a
fine dining option on a Friday and Saturday evening.
The Brierley will also offer breakf ast and light lunches,
sharing platters and evening meals all served within
the relaxed atmosphere of The Salon.
The Brierley will offer two dining experiences- The
Salon, which will be open all day for breakfasts,
lunches and evening meals as well as Sunday lunches,
and the more formal Dining Room which will offer a
range of afternoon teas and a la carte fine dining.
North East chef Adam Anderson has been appointed
head chef at Acklam Hall and is responsible for
overseeing The Brierley restaurant and all event
catering at the hall aided by his team of skilled chefs.
Adam is a well-known face on the region’s culinary
scene and has previously worked at a range of
restaurants all over the North East including Wynyard
Hall, Jesmond Dene House and Newcastle Football
Club. Over the years Adam has worked under many
established head chefs such as Steve Welch, John
Connell, Alan O’Kane and David Williams.
The Grade I listed building will open its doors
this month (February 18th) following a complex
renovation which has taken over 18 months with
dozens of its rooms and features restored to their
original grandeur. The re-development of the 17th
Century building will create over 20 new jobs in
Middlesbrough as well as opportunities for dozens of
local suppliers.
Adam Anderson said: “Managing the kitchen at
The Brierley at Acklam Hall is such an amazing
opportunity as it really is going to offer something very
different- it’s full of surprises. It’s a great chance for me
to show my creative skills as we are going to be offering
a real mix of fine dining and comfort food as well as
afternoon teas and other treats.
There’s a major challenge ahead and I am looking
forward to unveiling my food and team in the coming
weeks.”
Website: www.thebrierley.co.uk
Martin Williams, from Acklam Hall Ltd, said: “We’ve
spent many months seeking the right people to join
our team at Acklam Hall as we’re offering something
new and different in the area. Adam has exactly the
right skills, ideas and experience to help the hall
launch and grow in the coming year. Adam is highly
regarded in his field so we are very much looking
forward to seeing him flourish in his new role with
his team.”
The multi-million pound redevelopment of Acklam
Hall has seen the complete restoration of the building,
which dates back to the 1680s and was home to
Teesside’s Hustler family for almost 250 years, before
becoming a school in the 1930s.
As well as The Brierley, Acklam Hall will be home to
four unique function suites for weddings and other
special events, 18 serviced offices and a number
of state-of-the-art conference and meeting room
facilities.
Other notable rooms within Acklam Hall include: The Drawing Room with its spectacular ceiling and
views of Middlesbrough’s famous ‘Avenue of Trees’,
which will be available for larger celebrations of up to
120 guests such as wedding breakfasts and evening
receptions, conferences and larger business events; The
Parlour, which will be used for private dining and civil
ceremonies; and The Boudoir, which will be used for
smaller celebrations and functions.