Kiwi Blog

Ship Hotel help raise money for RNLI

2013-03-26T21:15:00.002+00:00

Photo of Scott, Manager of The Ship Hotel, Brancaster presenting Angie Mason, local fund-raising co-ordinator for RNLI with a cheque for £500 which was raised through a BBQ & concert by the Sheringham Shantymen. The cheque was presented during the spring RNLI Fish and Chip fund raising supper last week, where guests enjoyed the Ship’s legendary Haddock in Jo C’s Beer batter, homemade apple crumble and custard, and a few glasses of wine. The event raised another £275 through a raffle and kind donations.

Two updates to Flying Kiwi Inns press coverage

2013-01-17T21:24:00.001+00:00

Nick Clegg and Norman Lamb visit The Kings Head in Leatheringsett where Chris spent some time showing them how to pull the perfect pint.

Christopher Gray from the Oxford Times shares his thoughts on the Crown Hotel on the North Norfolk Coast

View our press coverage page to read the articles.

A great way to bring in 2013

2013-01-04T18:11:00.001+00:00

New Years Eve was another great evening of laughs and entertainment. I started at the Crown Hotel in Wells; from there I made my way around the all our venues before return back to Wells to pick up Mrs C at 2.00am. I was able to push her out the door at 2.30am! The pictures below are some of the guests I cam across.

Happy New Year.
Chris

Santa drops by

2013-01-04T18:05:00.002+00:00

Santa took some time out again this Christmas to visit all the Flying Kiwi Inns. Each year, he makes a special trip to Norfolk on his way back to the North Pole, (Greenland). Chris has spent a lot of time in Greenland over the past few years and has managed to meet up with Santa quite a lot. The two came up with this arrangement whilst enjoying a beer at "Santa's place". He also had two helpful little elves in tow this year...thanks Santa. See you next Christmas!

Private Christmas event catering

2013-01-04T17:47:00.003+00:00

Justine and I (pictured below) were out and about catering for a private event in the home of a successful Norfolk businessman in the run up to Christmas. The pictures were taken in the kitchen whilst serving dinner.

Earlham Arms finally opens its doors

2013-01-04T17:37:00.002+00:00

We finally opened the Earlham Arms in Norwich. Katie and her first class team opened the doors in mid December and have been up and running for about 20 days now. As expected, she has hit the ground running and has the whole place completely under control already. Thank you for all the great feedback we've received so quickly about our latest addition.

Training in Les Deux Alpes

2013-01-04T17:27:00.001+00:00

In December 2012, Jay Moore and I spent 9 days in Les Deux Alpes training the new staff for the Neilson chalet 2012-2013 season. There were around 40 staff in total; all of which are a great bunch that will deliver great food and service in the Alpes this year.

Flying Kiwi's in the Alps

2013-01-04T16:47:00.000+00:00

The Flying Kiwi Inns are enjoying our first season on the Alps. Pictured below are Connie and Jonny outside Chalet Chartreuse as well as the breathtaking location. The chalet is available for guests for the 2012-2013 ski season in conjunction with Neilson.
The two of them are having a great time whilst also serving great food and providing excellent service in Les Deux Aples.

It was Game On at The Crown Hotel

2012-10-16T14:58:00.001+01:00

The Crown Hotel at Wells next the Sea enjoyed a huge turnout for their game dinner on Friday 12th October. Guests were served a mouthwatering 5-course game dinner with wines to match.

Mussels are Back!

2012-10-10T14:06:00.004+01:00

We are pleased to announce that Mussels are now back on our menus at all our sites

Why not pop down to The White Hart who are offering
Mussels and Chips for £10.00

New bar staff!

2012-10-10T07:22:00.002+01:00

Chris spent Tuesday at The Kings Head, Letheringsett, trying to get his two new barmen working...always hard! Pictured below, Chris is showing Nick and Norman how the perfect pint of Jo C's Norfolk Kiwi should be poured.

Chris
P.S Thanks to Nick Clegg and Norman Lamb for popping into the Kings Head.

Welcome Dan to the King's Head

2012-10-09T13:29:00.001+01:00

Huge congratulations to Dan on being appointed General Manager of the King's Head in Letheringsett. A valued member of the Kiwi team, Dan has moved from The Ship at Brancaster where he was the deputy Manager.

Ladies That Lunch at White Hart

2012-10-09T12:41:00.000+01:00

Chris treated a group of ladies to an exclusive Ladies that Lunch in aid of Wymondham Rugby Club

Chris goes to Copenhagen

2012-10-09T12:38:00.000+01:00

Following his recent filming in Greenland, Chris went to Copenhagen last week to put the finishing touches to the final series of 'Taste of Greenland' which is due to be aired early 2013.

A taste of what Chris gets up to when out filming in Greenland.....

2012-08-29T17:28:00.001+01:00

Filming of new 'Taste of Greenland' Series

2012-08-14T09:36:00.000+01:00

Chris travelled to Greenland in July to film the next series of 'Taste of Greenland'. Here are a few shots of what he got up to......

Car Park Finished at The Ship, Brancaster

2012-07-26T16:06:00.000+01:00

Thanks to all our patient customers who have tolerated the changes we have made to the new outdoor seating area and car park we are please to announce that it is finished and is looking good!!!

Chris & Prince Andrew talk Wind Farms

2012-07-26T15:47:00.001+01:00

Yesterday Chris along with 30 other members of the community met at Scira HQ in Wells-next-the-Sea to talk to Prince Andrew about the positive impact the wind farm has been having on the community as well as the environment and their future plans. The meeting was a great success and was followed by a 3-course lunch at The Crown Hotel in Wells

New General Manager at The White Hart

2012-07-26T15:15:00.002+01:00

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Phipps as General Manager of the White Hart at Hingham. Marc was the Assistant Manager at The Crown Inn in East Rudham and has a great understanding of the Flying Kiwi Inns as a company and is looking forward to continuing The White Hart's reputation as THE place to go to in central Norfolk.

New Chef at The Crown Inn

2012-07-26T15:08:00.000+01:00

We are deighted to announce that Dan Sutliffe has been appointed as the new Head Chef of The Crown Inn in East Rudham. Dan joined the company in 2011 and has been working as the Sous Chef since then gaining a solid understanding of the needs of The Crown Inn's customers. We hope you will all come in and sample his new menu.

White Hart Head Chef in EDP Chef of the Year Cook-Off

2012-07-17T21:11:00.001+01:00

We are delighted to announce that 'Stuey' our Head Chef of The White Hart at Hingham has got through to the cook-off's for the EDP Norfolk Food and Drink Awards - Chef of the Year 2012 taking place on Thursday 19th July at Norwich City College - Good Luck Stuey!

Kiwi Caters Again for Norfolk Show Ball

2012-07-17T21:07:00.000+01:00

Kiwi Catering were delighted to cater for a second year at The Royal Norfolk Show Ball 2012 - the evening was organised by Sarah Softley of Softley Events, who expressed her gratitude and thanks for the smooth running of the evening which saw around 800 people have a fantastic evening.

Kiwi Catering goes to Silverstone Again!

2012-07-17T21:02:00.000+01:00

EQ8, the official drink of F1 Caterham Team, once again called on their Brand Ambassador Chris and his team to create yet another imaginative menu for their VIP guests based around their 2 energy drinks. Despite the rain the evening was a great success and fun was had by all best of all Head Chef Nikki and I had the chance to explore the paddock; what a brilliant day!

The Crown Hotel is Excellent!!

2012-07-16T06:00:00.000+01:00

The Crown Hotel joins The Ship in achieving the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor - Check out Head Chef Nikki firm favourites that keep everyone coming back for more

The Ship Hotel

2012-07-13T15:57:00.003+01:00

We are delighted to announce that The Ship Hotel has been awarded it's Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor - why not come and visit us to find out why!