A CHEF who has been dishing up delicious food at a North Herefordshire pub for 10 years is in the running to win an award.

Andy Link, who is based at the acclaimed Riverside Inn at Aymestrey, is a finalist in the Visit Herefordshire Awards for Excellence 2016.

Mr Link has been head chef at The Riverside for 10 years and has been nominated in the 'Best Eating Out' category.

Good food is at the heart of the popular 16th century coaching inn, and guests can look forward to enjoying freshly picked produce from Mr Link's kitchen garden, meat from local farms, and fish from nearby rivers.

He is a keen forager and regularly scours the neighbouring meadows, hedgerows and riverbanks for wild garlic, elderflower and nettles.

Unusual ingredients are put to clever use in his dishes – look out for his lemon verbena ice cream.

He said about of being named a finalist: "It’s excellent news, but the nomination is not mine alone, everyone here works very hard to make The Riverside a great place to visit.

"The entire team is passionate about food and service, making sure that all our guests are given a warm welcome, and enjoy good food in a relaxed environment."

The final of the Visit Herefordshire Awards for Excellence 2016 will take place at Eastnor Castle on September 20.