£1 million investment in Henry's of Hunstanton, a new 'posh' fish and chip restaurant in the resort

The opening of new fish and chip restaurant Henry's of Hunstanton is a dream come true for its owner who has invested £1 million in the business on The Green.

Jane Wallis, who owns The Pavillion next door which she has run for 15 years, always saw the potential in the premises, formerly the town's Heritage Centre.

She said: "I could see that it was a brilliant site and a fantastic opportunity that we could not turn down when it came on the market."

The building has been completely renovated and refurbished inside and out to house the restaurant and takeaway business, named as a nod to the resort's founder, Henry Styleman le Strange, whose statue is a short distance away on The Green.

Diners can either sit inside the restaurant, which has some wood panelling on the walls, or in the outside eating area offering superb views across The Wash.

"We're describing our fish and chips as 'posh' as we wanted to offer people a bit more in the town, and are raising the bar for Hunstanton. They have been very well received by customers," said Jane, who used to be landlady at The Wash and Tope pub in the town for 12 years prior to buying the Pavilion in 2004.

She uses local producers including Cole's of Lynn, Priors butchers at Dersingham and Barsham Brewery.

"We've had many compliments and suggestions that we should enter the National Fish Federation awards for best newcomer, so that's what we intend to do," said Jane.

As well as fish and chips, which can be cooked to cater for vegetarians, the menu includes prawn cocktails, prawn skewers, homemade smoked mackerel pate, vegetarian halloumi skewers and tempura vegetables. There is also a pan which is used for gluten-free items.

In addition there are homemade fish cakes, chicken and steak and ale pies, salads, sausages with Henry's gravy and grilled fish. Homemade ice cream is available too.

Lite bite meals offering half portions are available along with meals for seniors at £7.95 and a two-course pre-theatre menu for £15, including a drink.

Henry's has led to the creation of 30 new jobs, which are a mixture of full-time, part-time and seasonal.

It is open seven days a week throughout the year, from 11.30am to 9pm.