A hidden gem Norfolk pub nestled in a village off the A148 will put local produce front and centre in its new street food and deli kiosk.

Alice Darlow, 34, took on the Rose and Crown in Harpley, between Fakenham and King's Lynn, in 2018 and it has become a real community hub.

It has won awards from CAMRA and there are always five local ales on tap. 

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It serves seasonal mains utilising Norfolk produce, such as Cromer crab and Staithe Smokehouse salmon, and a popular Sunday roast. 

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The head chefs are Phil Milner and Ms Darlow's brother Sam Crisp, who both previously worked at the Rose and Crown in Snettisham. 

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Ms Darlow said: "Our lovely customers have kept supporting us throughout the pandemic and cost of living crisis and we are doing really well at the moment.

"We have fantastic local suppliers and an incredible team who are all Norfolk born and bred."

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Not one to be complacent, she has made some improvements already this year with more to come. 

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The Garden Room extension opened a month ago, which is available for private hire, and the pub front has been repainted light green. 

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She is also rebranding and relaunching the street food takeaway kiosk in June following its success during the pandemic, which will be open from Friday to Sunday.

The offering will include burgers, pasta and kebabs and it will also boast a deli. 

New chef Jake Smith will also be cooking on the 'fire bowl' in the garden on Sundays during the summer.

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Ms Darlow added: "We smoke our own meats and for the fire bowl the food will include paella and venison kebabs.

"The deli we are launching will serve local beers, wines, bread, milk, cured meats and cheeses."

The Rose and Crown is open from 12noon daily, with a two-for-one late lunch club from 2pm to 4pm on Mondays and Fridays.