Duck Inn

Specialties

A traditional public house in the countryside on the outskirts of Chelmsford. Offering a large choice of wholesome and honest home cooked food using the finest produce, complimented by fine local real ales and a good selection of wines. Plenty of parking, children’s play area, cosy open fires in the winter, friendly and welcoming staff.

History

Established in 2010.

The Duck Inn was originally built in 1747 as a cottage and later in 1886 became a beer cellar belonging to George Roast, and served the local agricultural community. The Inn passed ownership to William Bowtell & stayed in the family for 3 generations before passing to a lady that even now the older residents of Newney Green & Writtle remember and talk about — Mrs Porter.

The pub is now in the ownership of Damon Godding, a local caterer who grew up in the village of Highwood. The aim of Damon is to restore the Inn to the traditional country pub it was renowned as in past days.

Meet the Business Owner

Damon G.

Business Owner

Damon started his catering career as a trainee at the Duck Inn and went on to establish his own event catering company providing food and waiting staff for prestigious wedding venues throughout Essex and London. Damon has always had a passion and flair for creating freshly prepared culinary delights and has now focused on both the Duck Inn and his established outside catering business which continues to provide catering services for celebrations, weddings and for all types of business or people. With the Duck, Damon’s vision is to create a homely environment that is a community hub where locals and people from further afield feel comfortable coming to. Even the Ducklings Menu for children is an example of home made, good food that they love coming back for.