Geraldine (Geri) Gay is head chef at gourmet hotel restaurant Bridge House, in Beaminster, Dorset. The talented chef who hails from Hertfordshire has risen from the hotel’s sous chef and has long been a key player in the development of the menu, with her creative flare for vegetarian food and a deft touch with spicing.
She loves working with breads, pastries and desserts, creating many tempting treats. She has been instrumental in Bridge House achieving 2 AA Rosettes and four Taste of the West Flavour Gold Awards.
Geri (with Sous Chef, Ben Fuzzard) and her team create as much in-house as possible, from breads, jams, marmalades to ice-creams, sauces and jus – making the Bridge House one of Dorset’s few gourmet hotel restaurants.
Dating from 13th century the Bridge House boutique hotel and restaurant is a magical Dorset country house hotel full of character. Originally a clergy house, the hotel and restaurant now has its own unique, boutique-style.
The hotel is home to 13 guest rooms and the award-winning restaurant, and is a favourite venue for corporate events and weddings.
