GRASMERE'S Oak Bank Hotel has welcomed its latest kitchen recruit.

Head chef Eddie Kilty has replaced Darren Comish at the hotel.

"He retained two rosettes at Inn on the Lake, Ullswater, and was awarded two Rosettes within three months of starting at The Ryebeck earlier this year,” said Simon Wood, who along with his wife Glynis has owned and run the hotel and The Dining Room since 2007.

"We are confident Eddie will do us proud and keep our guests happy while retaining our current awards, and we all have aspirations to achieve more.”