Dave Brinkley



Hometown: Runcorn

Work experience: I learnt my trade at Lord Daresbury Hotel warrington, mainly in the fine dining restaurant,then at Lamburns frodsham under its previous owners.

Tell us about your current menu: New menu due to start beginning 7th June 10. Using fresh produce sourced from suppliers in and around the Cheshire area, freshly cooked to order food with a modern British style yet mixed with a mediterranean feel.


What is your favourite dish on your menu and why: Anything off the fish specials which changes frequently to ensure market freshness and best quality. eg,Grilled fillet of sea bass on leek potato cake, rocket and Parmesan salad and crisp pancetta lardons.


What inspires you: Good quality fresh produce.

Which is your favourite restaurant? (not your own): Loch Fyne, Stockton heath

Big Brother or Question Time: neither!


Posted: Tuesday 14th October 2008
ID: 2303 - 230



The Hilltops Restaurant, at the BEST WESTERN Forest Hills Hotel, is a contemporary styled Restaurant, set on the hillside overlooking Frodsham, with views across Liverpool. A great setting with panoramic views, and food with a justifiable reputation for quality in the area.

With an A La Carte Menu, Table d'hote and Fish menu available daily using local fresh produce. There are speciality nights throughout the year, holding 6 extremely popular Gourmet Nights a year, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, BBQ's and family parties.

The Hilltops Restaurant is licensed for Civil Ceremonies, a beautiful setting for your big day, with an ideal layout with 3 sections to the Restaurant, so you can easily see all your guests from the top table. With the Vale Royal Suite and Overton Suites available for your Evening Reception.

Chris Scattergood our Executive Chef, has been at the Forest Hills for over 10 years, with years of experience and working with a good team of Chefs has catered for 100's of Weddings, Gourmet Evenings, Dinner Dances, Corporate Lunches and Dinners. The Restaurant has a justifiable reputation in the area, with many guests who dine with us regularly and for special occasions, for Birthdays, Anniversaries and lots more

The BEST WESTERN Forest Hills Hotel has a number of different party nights, wine evenings, charity nights and events throughout the year, for more details please CLICK HERE.