Neil & Louise Hitchen

Neil and Louise Hitchen met whilst both working at Hambleton Hall back in the 1990's and spent 20 years of their lives working around the world in luxury Relais & Chateaux hotels & restaurants including
​ The Fearrington House in North Carolina USA,  Biras Creek in the British Virgin Islands, Cobblers Cove in Barbados
& Chewton Glen in Hampshire.

In 2010 they transformed a little known village pub into a highly successful pub restaurant,
The Berkeley Arms in Wymondham. 
In 2012 their hard work was recognised with a Michelin Bib Gourmand which they retained for eight years.
​They were also voted in the Top 20 Gastro Pubs in the UK by Sainsburys Magazine
and were included in the Good Food Guide.

Since its launch in January 2019 the Hitchen's Barn has received the highest praise. 
Great Food Club Awards 20/21 - Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year.
Michelin Guide 2020 - Bib Gourmand
Michelin Guide 2021 - Bib Gourmand 
Michelin Guide 2022 - Bib Gourmand
Michelin Guide 2023 - Bib Gourmand
Michelin Guide 2024 - Bib Gourmand
Hardens Guide 2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024
AA Guide - 2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2022 & 2023
5* from William Sitwell in the Daily Telegraph - June 2024
The Good Food Guide- Britain's 100 Best Local Restaurants 2023 & 2024