The Moorcock Inn Norland

14/07/2025

Hello everyone, we're helping out a friend and fellow employee who's setting up her own place in Ripponden and she needs a chef!

Location: The Loft, Ripponden, HX6 4EH
Full-Time (Wed to Sun) | Competitive Salary | Starting August

Notes from Hannah...
The Loft is a new restaurant set in the lovely village of Ripponden. We are wanting to create something different to the other dining spots in the area and really focus on using locally sourced ingredients and work with local farmers to produce a menu of small plates and food designed to share. The restaurant is set up in the loft space of an old mill and includes an open kitchen with a service pass for diners to eat, as well as the main space which has 30 covers. There is also an outside space with a canopy which will be used in the summer months/outdoor cooking events.

The Role- We're seeking a passionate chef to run our kitchen and create a vibrant menu of innovative dishes aimed to share in a relaxed communal dining style. If you’ve got an eye for presentation, a passion for sourcing locally, and a desire to build something from the ground up—this is your stage!

Get in touch with Hannah via [email protected]

09/09/2024

** NEW: Tables for two guests **

We have opened up three tables of two for our supper club at Erst, Manchester this coming Sunday. Tables are available at 4.30pm, 5pm and 5.30pm. Do be quick though if you would like to join us, as after tomorrow (Tuesday), we will close reservations!

Head to www.curvewine.co.uk to secure your table!

06/09/2024

Supper Club # 3 has landed!

Find myself and at none other than , for one afternoon only, on Sunday 15th September. Head to curvewine.co.uk to secure your spots!

Erst are generously providing their amazing space, for us to do our thing, and we intend to do it justice! Another beautiful, grill-focused menu from Tom, and I'm promising a pretty delicious selection of bottles alongside. Service provided from the Moorcock alumni too, if you're after that little slice of country pub nostalgia, but set conveniently in the big city!

Menu available to view on the event page- please note that the ticket price includes a welcome drink and paired wines with each course- £89pp.

Upon request, we have now released further tables for 2 guests (no communal tables). Do contact me at [email protected] to enquire about larger group sizes.

Don't delay, our first two events sold out pretty-sharpish! But hope to see as many of you here as possible!

Unfortunately, due to this being a larger event with a small kitchen team, we are unable to cater for dietary requirements in this instance only, but do stay tuned for future events, which are always just around the corner.

27/08/2024

Do you want to learn how to taste like a professional, learning how to make observations about a wines structure and character? Would you like to learn about some of the key grape varieties and where in the world they are grown?

Covering some of the most prominent grape-varieties in the wine growing world, giving you an opportunity to shop better and navigate wine lists with more confidence in the future.

All of this- and more- delivered In a relaxed, informal (and fun!) session. Suitable for complete beginners, or those who would like to improve their knowledge. Session includes hosting by me, a selection of premium wines, and the provision of all other materials required.

Do come along and you will likely be surprised by just how much your knowledge will improve in a short time!

Head to curvewine.co.uk (events tab) to join us 🍷🥂

An fun, informal class introducing you to wine tasting fundamentals. A little course for anyone who has ever thought, I really like drinking wine, I just wish I knew a bit more about it! Suitable for both absolute beginners and those looking to improve their knowledge by tasting in a way that follow...

21/08/2024

Some pretty lovely words were written about Supper Club # 1, from the new series of pop-ups by Aimee () and , former Moorcock co-owner and sous-chef, respectively.

Follow to be among the first to be notified when details of Supper Club # 3 drop... Very, very sooon!

19/08/2024

Join us on Friday 30th August for a late-summer barbecue (with plenty of wine), taking place in the market garden of Anello restaurant in Slaithwaite. As many of you will be aware, myself (Aimee, now found at ) and (former sous-chef of the pub) can now be found popping up on a monthly basis at various locations. This is our latest, but do head to curvewine.co.uk and sign up to the newsletter at the bottom of the homepage, to be notified about our third pop-up in Manchester, which is coming very soon.

Hopefully this unique little event will take place on a warm, balmy summer evening outdoors, but as a (possibly likely) alternative, under the cover of the garden polytunnel. Either way we're promising excellent, barbecue-focused vegetarian food and delicious, interesting pairings, in a unique setting, with twinkling lights and soft music.

This is a smaller event, tickets are limited. Please do note that the menu is vegetarian. Drinks pairings will be served with each course and are included in the ticket price. An alcohol-free alternative pairing is available, please let me know if this is your preference.


Notes:
- There is a short walk across a field to where the event will be held, so please do wear appropriate footwear!
- The nearest train stations are Slaithwaite or Marsden, from which the kitchen garden is about a lovely 25 minute walk along the canal. Return journey taxis are possible. Once booked, we can help you plan your journey to and from us. Nearest parking is at Zapato tap room, but of course we do encourage you to leave your cars behind!
- Due to the produce-led nature of the event, the advertised menu is subject to change

04/06/2024

🥂 Supper Club # 1 🥂SOLD OUT

Wow, thanks everyone, that definitely took us by surprise- SOLD OUT in under an hour. We originally considered two dates for Supper Club #1, but we were worried they may not fill- it turns out they perhaps would have! So, drop me an email at [email protected] if you missed out and I'll let you know if we can make a second date happen!

Details are here and we very much hope you can join us- we're very excited to be back!

Head to curvewine.co.uk to get your tickets- they are limited, so please don't delay.

Price includes a welcome drink, set menu and paired drinks throughout.
This is a one-night only offering, taking place at COIN Hebden on Sunday 23rd June. Arrival from 6.30-6.45pm, dinner will begin promptly at 7pm.

The nature of the event unfortunately makes dietary restrictions difficult to cater for. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions before purchasing a ticket.

A NOTE: Please do follow Curve Wine (on Facebook) and on Instagram to be kept up to date with future events

03/06/2024

We are excited to announce that this summer and beyond, the alumni of Aimee and are teaming up once again, offering a series of supper club evenings.

Our first will take place on Sunday 23rd June at the beautiful venue that is . Stay tuned for the menu, which will be posted tomorrow (Tues), and tickets will be available via the Curve Wine website (link in bio) from Tuesday 4th June at 2pm.

While the location and format may vary from month-to-month, expect a consistent union of delicious, elegant food, and interesting, considered pairings.

Each event will have its own identity, buuuut, if you do still hanker for from time-to-time, our series of evenings will provide that little slice of satiety.

Stay tuned for more and see you soon!

25/05/2024

Hey everyone, a quick update to let you know that the Curve Wine page (Aimee's new little project) is now active and posting. If you are keen to find out more, do give it a follow!

Finally, hello… And a huge thank you to all of you who followed this page (and remained following) despite my to-date provision of absolutely-no-content-whatsoever.

My excuse is illustrated; this is my brand new little daughter, Adeline.

With her arrival, I'm pleased to confirm that we are now back in action and ready to go, with lots coming up over the summer and beyond. Therefore, please do stay tuned for info on upcoming pop-ups, the latest updates on private dining, wine tasting events, and much more.

See you tomorrow!

01/03/2024

A bit of nostalgia from January 2023:

- Last ever Friday in the bar
- The last two orders ever on the pass
- Final staff tea ahead of the last dinner service

28/02/2024

It's now been a year and a bit since we closed. I recently shared a few photos from our last ever week of service in the Moorcock newsletter, which I'll post here in the coming days, too.

But I (Aimee), in the meantime, would also like to introduce you to my new little project. I would be really grateful if you have a browse at www.curvewine.co.uk

What will you find?

PRIVATE DINING
https://www.curvewine.co.uk/private-dinners-pop-ups
There is now the opportunity to be served excellent quality food and drinks in the comfort of your own home- with myself and Tom McManus (former right-hand man to Alisdair in the kitchen). Read more on the site to see how it all works!

WINE EVENTS
https://www.curvewine.co.uk/wine-based-events
I have recently been hosting a range of informal, fun tastings for a variety of occasions. Fancy a get-together with a difference? Try out my little quiz to start designing your perfect event!

WINE CONSULTANCY
https://www.curvewine.co.uk/wine-consultancy-for-hospitality
If you are a hospitality business reading this, I am also now offering a range of wine list services and wine training for your teams. Do check-out the page, to see the full and flexible range on offer.

A little bit of personal news:
Tom & his partner Katy (former Moorcock restaurant manager) are expecting twins imminently and I (Aimee) am also expecting a daughter in a few weeks.
So, for both private dining and wine events, do make your enquiries sooner rather than later, as we have already filled several weekends over the summer period, but we are available for bookings from May onwards!

Thanks everyone 🍷🥂

All information about our latest products, the various food & drink festivals we are attending this year and pop-ups planned, will be given here, first!