About us
About the Family
Frances Whitehead (Mum), Chef
Classically trained chef studying for three years full time culminating in achieving a Diploma in Professional Catering at Highbury Catering College Portsmouth.
Worked as chef in Oaksmere Country House Hotel, Hintlesham Hall, Abingworth Hall & Lainston House Hotel.
Worked in many hotels in France, Corsica and in private service cooking for royalty and presidents.
Peter Whitehead (Dad), Director, Accounts, HR, Drinks & Tobacco
Ex Operations Director Heading Engineering & Sales (IT).
Previously Electronics Engineer & Field Service (Digital Equipment Company)
Now self-proclaimed wine, beer, cigar, gin and rum expert!
Sophie Whitehead (Daughter)
Well she has only gone and got a “proper job”. Still here, sassy as ever, helping us out when she can.
Oli Whitehead (Son)
Flown the nest to teach English in Vietnam.
About the pub
The building was originally named “The New Inn”, the only pub name now legislated against!
Built circa 1850 the building has always been a pub; its construction granted by permission of the local parish priest, and to this day the pub carries the responsibility for the repair of the church roof.
Due to the pub’s age and prolonged periods of poor investment, we have a rolling plan of upgrades to be done as they can be afforded. To this end we lack some of the niceties of modern buildings such as baby changing facilities and proper disabled / wheelchair access. We do the best we can with the building we have and are offer help and assistance where necessary.
The Fur & Feathers is a true independent “Free House” dedicated to bringing the very best produce, as local as possible, to you for a reasonable price.
No pub company or brewery, financier or clever consultants, just a hard working family doing
their level best.
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