New chef

09:30AM, Monday 30 June 2025

A PUB in Shiplake has welcomed a new chef.

Ian Normington has joined the Plough Inn where he is set to reimagine menus to celebrate locally-sourced ingredients.

Mr Normington has previously worked at the Ritz and the Michelin-starred Woven at Coworth Park.

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