Meet
The Team...

The Chestnut Horse prides itself on attention to detail and high standards, the team of young, friendly and efficient staff are always there to help.

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Karen Wells - Owner

Having managed The Chestnut Horse for the previous 7 years, on July 11th 2006 Karen took a six year tenancy with Hall & woodhouse who purchased the freehold of the building on this same date.

"This has never been just a job to me it is a way of life, and even more so now that it is mine. I want my team to be recognised by the general public for making The Chestnut Horse what it is to day – one of the best country pub/restaurants in Hampshire."

Sarah Backshall – Supervisor

Sarah knows The Chestnut Horse like the back of her hand and is an invaluable member of the team. She is ever increasing her knowledge of the trade by completing industry awards.

Cathy Dodd – Waitress

Cathy is our longest standing member of staff. Monday to Friday lunchtimes are not the same without her. A perfectionist in every aspect of her job. Admire her flower arrangements around the pub!

Boasting a brigade of 5 fully qualified chefs the atmosphere in the kitchen exuberates a hunger for innovative ideas using the highest quality food sourced as locally as possible.

Neil Beckett – Head Chef

Neil won the Hampshire Chef of the Year Award in 2006, this is reflected in every aspect of his work. Having worked in several well known hotels on the south coast he joined us in 2005 to take our culinary offer to another level.

Peter Cumine – Sous Chef

Peter has been in the industry for 30 years and his knowledge reflects this. He has a passion for classic English dishes whilst exciting our customers by creating the best curries in the land!

Alongside our full time members of staff we have some 20 others who enable us to maintain our high standards. The Chestnut Horse would not be what it is today without the commitment of all our part time mebers of staff from the cleaners to waiting assistants.