One of the counties most prolific dining establishments, Jack in the Green , is celebrating fifteen years in business this month.
Following several consecutive years of success in numerous food and hospitality awards, for owner and local food champion Paul Parnell this is perhaps the most rewarding milestone yet. It comes just as the long overdue rejuvenation of Exeter’s retail heartland nears completion and with it the opening of a number of new restaurants. “As more and more rural pubs are closing and with the increased competition from Princesshay, I’m absolutely delighted that the Jack in the Green is still flourishing. This shows that there really is no substitute for attention to detail and caring for our customers” comments Paul Parnell.
The key to the pub’s ongoing success has been threefold: supporting the local economy, striving to continually improve the experience that guests receive and communicating all of this through innovative and eye catching marketing. The interior has undergone a substantial refurbishment and now offers several distinct areas of stylish contrast, all flexible enough to be able to accommodate business meetings, large parties or weddings.
Diners can choose from a range of four dining options all of which are kept succinct and change every six weeks to reflect seasonality. Provenance is guaranteed as no main ingredient travels more than 25 miles to reach the pub and a ‘Totally Devon’ menu highlights county suppliers by name. In the kitchen, Matthew Mason recently crowned the South West Chef of the Year, oversees a full time team of ten serving in excess of 1,000 meals each week. His recipes have now appeared in the Western Morning News and as a masterclass series for Devon Life magazine.
“Surrounded by swathes of superb, fertile farming land kept looking pristine by a small army of dedicated producers, why would we want to do anything differently” adds Paul Parnell in closing. “Here’s to another 15 years!”
All guests that visit the Jack in the Green in June will each receive a complimentary glass of Kir Royale when ordering either a two course lunch or dinner.
