Renowned chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White has launched an eagerly anticipated autumn menu at his Steakhouse Bar and Grill, located in Felixstowe's Hotel Coco. The restaurant, which opened its doors this summer alongside the Queen’s Head Pub, is set to offer a rotating menu every quarter, featuring seasonal dishes crafted under the direct guidance of White.
The autumn menu, which exemplifies White’s commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients, includes an array of enticing starters and mains. Among the "Seasonal Specials" starters are the rich and savory Balmoral Game Pie, the creamy Baked Camembert, a velvety Butternut Squash Velouté, and the classic Moules Marinière. These are followed by a selection of mains designed to showcase the depth of autumnal flavors, including Roast Cod with Lentils & Pancetta, Pan Fried Venison, and Wheeler’s Fish Pie—a nod to the classic British comfort food with a gourmet twist.
General manager Andrew Vales expressed his enthusiasm about the new menu, describing it as one of their best seasonal offerings to date. “It’s always exciting to launch a new seasonal menu, and this one is right up there as being one of the best yet,” Vales said. He emphasized the authenticity of the dishes, noting that the menu is "100 percent Marco Pierre White." White’s personal involvement in the creation of the menu is evident, as he collaborates closely with the restaurant’s executive head chef, Jason Everett, to perfect each dish. “He spends days with our executive head chef, Jason Everett, going through dish ideas and cooking them to see if they work, so it’s as close as anyone will get to having your meal cooked by the great man himself,” Vales added.
The menu also features the "1961 Prix Fixe" option, named after the year of White's birth. This special offering includes a choice of starters like Beetroot & Goat’s Cheese Salad, Classic Moules Marinière, and Butternut Squash Velouté, followed by mains such as Butcher’s Steak, Pea & Shallot Mini Ravioli, and Roasted Pork Loin Steak—all for the exceptional price of £19.61. This deal is designed to offer customers a taste of White’s culinary expertise at an accessible price point, making it a popular choice for lunch dates and casual dinners.
In addition to the seasonal dishes, the restaurant continues to serve a selection of its classic steaks and signature dishes, ensuring that there is something for everyone. The combination of traditional British fare with a modern, gourmet twist has already made the Steakhouse Bar and Grill a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
With its prime location on Orwell Road in Felixstowe and the allure of dining on dishes personally crafted by one of the UK’s most famous chefs, the Steakhouse Bar and Grill at Hotel Coco is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts in Suffolk. As the seasons change, patrons can look forward to more innovative and delicious menus that reflect the best of what each season has to offer, all under the masterful guidance of Marco Pierre White.
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at bolstering the UK's offshore wind sector. The Manufacturing Facility Support Programme (MFSP), which launched this week, offers £2 million in funding to support UK businesses in building or expanding manufacturing facilities critical to the offshore wind industry.
The MFSP is designed to unlock significant investments in UK manufacturing, enhancing the nation’s capacity to produce key components, equipment, and systems required by the rapidly growing offshore wind sector. With the Stage 1 application window open until Friday, September 20, the programme seeks to catalyse early-stage investment by providing matched funding of up to £500,000. This funding will help accelerate and de-risk pre-investment development activities that are essential to securing capital for new or expanded facilities.
Facilities that align with the priority areas and UK manufacturing opportunities outlined in the Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan—commissioned by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC), RenewableUK, The Crown Estate, and Crown Estate Scotland—will be eligible for funding.
Iain Sinclair, Executive Director at Global Energy Group and Non-Executive Director for OWGP, highlighted the programme’s importance. “This new programme will provide highly-focused support to innovative UK-based manufacturing companies with the necessary resources to develop new or additional production capacity geared towards providing locally-produced equipment and systems,” Sinclair said.
He emphasized that developing these resources is crucial to accelerating the deployment of offshore wind in the UK, helping the nation achieve its ambitious target of 60GW by 2030. “The MFSP programme further advances our mission to improve productivity, increase business competitiveness, boost innovation, and support a globally competitive offshore wind supply chain in the UK,” Sinclair added.
The MFSP funding will be awarded through a competitive grant process. Successful proposals will need to demonstrate a robust long-term business plan, including detailed investment strategies, market share forecasts, revenue projections, profitability, employment growth, and export potential.
This initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening the UK’s position as a global leader in offshore wind manufacturing, ensuring the sector’s continued growth and sustainability.
