Motorist moves up a gear with restaurant

THE YORKSHIRE-BASED garage and events space, The Motorist, is launching a motor- themed restaurant called ‘The Arnage’, with a menu created by award-winning chef Ian Matfin.

The Motorist, which is based in Sherburn in Elmet, is already home to a themed café, garage and showroom and regularly hosts events for up to 900 people.

It is due to launch its first restaurant concept this month.

A spokesman said: “The Arnage will mark the latest development for The Motorist, forming a restaurant and food offering, which will showcase the best local produce the region has to offer from head chef, Ian Matfin.”

The venue is being designed by Daniel Spinks, the son of the founder Simon Spinks, and inhouse designer, Hayley Melling, who has worked for the businesses across the events team.

Founder Simon Spinks added: “We are so proud to finally announce the launch of our latest project at The Motorist, The Arnage. The menu we’ve created is something really special.”