An 18th-century Norfolk pub has been injected with a new lease of life as the owners of a popular street food trailer have brought bold flavours to the menu.

Couple Adam Clayton, 40, and Annie Vanstone, 34, from East Rudham, purchased a food trailer in November 2020.

It followed the success of pizza takeaways offered from a wood-fired oven in the back of their pick-up truck in response to lockdown restrictions. 

Watton & Swaffham Times: The Fanny Adams street food trailer goes to various events Picture: AW PR/Fanny AdamsThe Fanny Adams street food trailer goes to various events Picture: AW PR/Fanny Adams (Image: AW PR/Fanny Adams)

Mr Clayton worked as a freelance chef for many years but had to adapt when the hospitality industry shut down.

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Fast forward to 2023 and the trailer is booked up for various summer events and the couple recently secured a permanent kitchen residency.

This is at the George and Dragon pub in Newton By Castle Acre, near Swaffham, which is run by landlady Tiffany Turner. 

Watton & Swaffham Times: Adam Clayton is now running the kitchen at the George and Dragon pub Adam Clayton is now running the kitchen at the George and Dragon pub (Image: AW PR)

Mr Clayton said: "Our style of food is all about bold flavours and fusion and we have had amazing feedback at the pub so far.

"We are currently developing a summer menu and will do pizzas outside and barbecues on the fire pit with local meats like low and slow lamb with flatbreads."

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Watton & Swaffham Times: Inside the George and Dragon pub in Newton By Castle Acre Picture: AW PR/Fanny AdamsInside the George and Dragon pub in Newton By Castle Acre Picture: AW PR/Fanny Adams (Image: AW PR/Fanny Adams)

There will also be a Rum and Reggae Party on Saturday, July 29 with a jerk barbecue, outdoor bar and DJs. 

The current pub menu includes buffalo chicken wings, beef, halloumi or katsu tofu burgers and madras curry, with a range of desserts too. 

Watton & Swaffham Times: A dessert from Fanny Adams at the George and Dragon Picture: AW PR/Fanny Adams A dessert from Fanny Adams at the George and Dragon Picture: AW PR/Fanny Adams (Image: AW PR/Fanny Adams)

Fanny Adams also offers a popular Sunday roast, with the final one ahead of the summer on Father's Day on June 18.

Mr Clayton added: "I'm really excited about the future with the pub kitchen alongside the trailer doing weddings, festivals and pop-ups."

Fanny Adams serves at the pub from 12noon to 2.30pm and 6pm until late Monday to Friday, 12noon until late on Saturday and 12noon until 5pm on Sunday. 

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