Former Great British Menu winner Matt Gillan, who left Michelin-starred, The Pass at South Lodge Hotel earlier this year, has announced plans via his social media to revamp Brighton coffee house, Red Roaster.

Matt, who has hosted a series of pop ups in Brighton since his departure from the Michelin-starred, The Pass at South Lodge earlier this year will transform the local coffee house with help from his business partner and team.

While the Red Roaster coffee house will continue to serve hot beverages during the day it will transform into Pike and Pine for the evening with a firm focus on food.

Taking to social media to announce the news Matt said: “Our aim is to retain the passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of our coffee, but in addition, add an unbelievable world class food offer alongside it and transform Red Roaster into our modern day interpretation of a Coffee shop."

The cafe will open at 7am for breakfast through until 4pm, with the menu delivering the comforts of home but in a style and at a quality that can’t necessarily be achieved at home.

The food will offer great value for money but also give a slight hint of what can be expected in the evening.

Matt said: “Mike calls it ‘Michelin Star for a tenner’, but I prefer that we were known for food that you would be comfortable eating more than once a week, and which you would want to bring your friends back to share.”

In the evening the cafe will transform into Pike & Pine which will have a distinct difference to the daytime menu offering two dining options. The first dining room will feature