TV chef James Martin to plan hotel’s revamp (From York Press)

TV chef James Martin to plan hotel’s revamp

9:41am Wednesday 8th February 2012 in News

TELEVISION chef James Martin has been brought in by a Ryedale hotel to ensure its refurbished restaurant is a success.

The Talbot Hotel in Malton is set to reopen this spring following a £4 million restoration and refurbishment, and has asked the Saturday Kitchen star to plan the 70-cover restaurant, lounge bar and private function room.

He said: “North Yorkshire is in my blood and I’ve watched the town of Malton successfully build a reputation as a foodie destination, with its popular food festival and the abundance of growers and producers in the area. I’m really looking forward to working with the team behind the new Talbot Hotel.

"The first step is to plan the kitchen that will be equipped to cater for a 70 cover restaurant, lounge bar and private function room. I shall be looking at sourcing local suppliers and guests can look forward to finding all my favourite Yorkshire produce on the menu from Wakefield rhubarb to Whitby crab.”