ILKLEY drinks venue The Ticket Office has announced brand new food residents and a quality bar food menu inspired by their Michelin starred experience.

The food element of the partnership will be provided by new business ‘End of the Line’, which is the brainchild of chefs Linford Nicholson and Isaac Jager.

Linford trained at The Fleece in Addingham, and spent time at The Craven Heifer, in the village. Isaac worked in a country hotel in Surrey before moving up to Yorkshire, working under two ‘Great British Menu’ contestants. They also both worked with Simon Gueller at The Box Tree in Ilkley, a venue that has held 20 Michelin stars over the years.

The menu will showcase premium ingredients from local suppliers wherever possible including The Loafer Bakery across the road, Wilkinson’s Butcher’s just around the corner and Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton. The duo believe fresh ingredients, such as vegetables and dairy, taste better when they are from the farm.

Linford said: “After the year we had twiddling our thumbs and our industry completely alienated from real life, it’s been a real blessing to get our teeth sunk into an opportunity as great as The Ticket Office. Now we just want everyone else to come down and see what we’re all about, and they can get their teeth sunk into our food!”

When asked to choose his favourite dish off the menu, Isaac chose the Tomahawk Steak saying: “There’s something special about carving a perfectly cooked bit of meat off the bone.” He also said that he felt like the Lobster Mac n Cheese is his signature dish as he is somewhat of a pasta enthusiast.

Other dishes include Trio of Sliders - Black Treacle Sticky Brisket, Seared Honey and Glazed Pork Belly and Truffle Fried Chicken served with fries, as well as vegetarian and vegan options that feature their Buddha Bowl - a feel good bowl of ever-changing locally sourced fresh vegetables, grains, and toasted seeds.

The chefs will extend their offerings to encompass some exciting plans for Bottomless Brunch, functions and Christmas with aspirations to receive their very own Michelin stars.

Ticket Office owner Adam Lewis said: “It’s very exciting to have two talented and experienced former Box Tree chefs who can match the quality of our team’s recognised expertise with cocktails and drinks, together with their fantastic knowledge of produce and cooking. I look forward to seeing Linford and Isaac showcase their culinary skills at The Ticket Office. “

The Ticket Office is open Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from noon to 1am and Sunday from noon to 9pm. Food is currently being served Wednesday and Thursday from 5pm-8.30pm and Friday and Saturday from noon to 9pm. For more information or to make a booking call 01943 674455 or visit ticketofficebar.co.uk