A well-known Norfolk chef is returning to the kitchen for the first time since lockdown began to offer a five-course menu for collection for Father’s Day.

Eastern Daily Press: The short rib of beef with shallots and pomme purée. Photo: Newman Associates PRThe short rib of beef with shallots and pomme purée. Photo: Newman Associates PR (Image: Archant)

Roger Hickman, chef and owner of Roger Hickman’s Restaurant in Norwich, on Upper St Giles Street, has launched the taster menu, which will come with reheating instructions to be served at home.

The menu features an array of Norfolk produce, including asparagus, crab, samphire, quails eggs and Norfolk beef.

The meals will be prepared for collection on Saturday, June 20, the day before Father’s Day on the Sunday.

Eastern Daily Press: The crab with quails eggs, samphire, avocado and cucumber. Photo: Newman Associates PRThe crab with quails eggs, samphire, avocado and cucumber. Photo: Newman Associates PR (Image: Archant)

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The menu will be asparagus salad with cep purée, crab with quails eggs, samphire, avocado and cucumber, short rib of beef with shallots and pomme purée, a cheese plate and lemon tart with raspberry sorbet.

The five-course menu costs £50 a head, with a free bottle of Prosecco for orders of four or more people.

Eastern Daily Press: The asparagus salad with cep purée. Photo: Newman Associates PRThe asparagus salad with cep purée. Photo: Newman Associates PR (Image: Archant)

Mr Hickman said: “It has been very frustrating not being able to cook for people, but even offering takeaway meals during lockdown was not really feasible.

“However, with restrictions being lifted gradually, we wanted to offer something to our many loyal customers who have been urging us to start cooking again.

“I have designed the menu so that it is very simple to reheat and serve at home, and I hope that many dads will be able to enjoy their special day with a gastronomic treat.”

It can be ordered via www.rogerhickmansrestaurant.com/fathers-day and customers will pay by card, before being offered a slot for contactless collection.

Eastern Daily Press: Roger Hickman, who runs Roger Hickman's restuarant on Upper St Giles Street. Photo: Newman Associates PRRoger Hickman, who runs Roger Hickman's restuarant on Upper St Giles Street. Photo: Newman Associates PR (Image: Archant)

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