A pastry chef has transformed a Romsey venue's afternoon tea menu.

Kimbridge Barn has revamped its afternoon tea experience under the creative direction of head chef Harry Nowell.

The venue celebrated record-breaking figures this summer, serving more than 3,000 afternoon teas in 2024.

The new afternoon tea menu was introduced by Harry, who joined the team in December 2022.

Harry has more than six years of experience and has brought a fresh perspective to the venue's menu.

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Kimbridge Barn has served more than 3,000 afternoon teas in 2024 (Image: Kimbridge Barn) He has continually reimagined the afternoon tea selection, crafting all the items in-house, from pastries to unique cake displays for weddings and special events.

Harry said: "Since joining Kimbridge Barn, I’ve had the opportunity to solely focus on pastry and have the freedom to do what I wanted. I absolutely love the detailed nature of pastry making and being trusted creatively.

"Being promoted to head chef has been a career highlight for me, and I’m proud of both my professional and personal development.

"I’ve been able to really turn around the number of covers we do.

"I have exciting plans to develop the afternoon tea menus at our sister venues - Boathouse Swanwick and Boat House Chichester.

"We hope to make this the best afternoon tea in the area."

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Kimbridge Barn has been open since 2018 (Image: Kimbridge Barn) Harry's creativity and dedication have been key to the venue's success, as acknowledged by general manager Kris Anderson.

Kris, who has been with the venue since its opening in 2018, has overseen the venue's growth.

He said: "Since 2018 we have hosted more than 250 weddings and served more than 20,000 luxury afternoon teas.

"Our average annual footfall in our first year was approximately 30,000, compared to this year’s estimated annual footfall of 75,000."

Kris attributes this success to the combination of Harry's creativity and the team's commitment to using locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients.

He added: "With Harry’s creativity and our team’s commitment to using locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients, we’re excited to keep pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable experiences for our guests."

Kimbridge Barn is a venue known for its rustic feel, beautiful surroundings, and quality locally-sourced food.

With Harry at the helm, the venue continues to provide a unique and evolving afternoon tea experience, drawing in visitors from all over.