A LAW firm has finalised a deal to return a talented chef to the kitchen as co-owner of a new restaurant.

Peter Millican Law represented John Dunn, of Newcastle Trading Company Limited, in the purchase of a restaurant on Jesmond’s Clayton Road, now named Forsyth & Reed.

Jabad Jaigirdar, senior associate solicitor, advised Mr Dunn that newly-appointed head chef Eddie Saint should also become a shareholder and co-owner of the business, thus enabling him to lead and develop the business.

In opening the restaurant, two full-time and four part-time jobs have been created.

Mr Saint’s background includes working in the kitchens of both Hotel du Vin and Close House.

More recently, he has worked at Newcastle College, teaching kitchen skills and patisserie.

He said: “It is fantastic to be back in the kitchen, devising a menu I’m passionate about, and developing a restaurant we’re all proud of.

“We welcome everyone in to try our breakfasts, brunches or lunches, or for a coffee.

“We’re confident that anyone who gives us a try will be impressed with what they discover.”

Mr Jaigirdar added: “As John wasn’t going to be involved in the day-to-day running of the restaurant, it was important he found the right head chef who could not only create a stand-out menu but would also be committed to the success of Forsyth & Reed.

“With Eddie as a co-owner, he is the driving force behind the restaurant, and his ambition and imagination are already having the desired impact.

“We look forward to watching how Forsyth & Reed develops in the coming months and years.”