In a surprise move, after around only eight weeks in the job at The Pond Cafe in Bonchurch, Head Chef Chris Denney will be “leaving by mutual consent” to explore pastures new.
Readers will remember the announcement of his arrival was made in May following the departure of Robert Thompson as Chef Patron for The Hambrough Group back in April.
A spokeswoman for The Hambrough Group told OnTheWight,
“Chris is leaving by mutual consent to pursue other interests, and will be continuing to expand upon his worldwide culinary knowledge.
“He plans initially to spend a couple of months in Brazil doing stages at top restaurants. His Sous Chef Joe Gould will be taking over the Head Chef role.
“The Hambrough Group would like to wish Chris every success for the future.”
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