After almost 9yrs at the Ship Inn I have served my last dish tonight. it's been great to have had such an amazing and loyal team @mayn3ygram @enjoiali and @daniel_howse. Working with you guys has been unforgettable and I wish everone all the best for the future . A new exciting chapter starts for me soon @chi_rattery and I cant wait to get stuck in.

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