ALEC Maxfield has joined The Compasses at Pattiswick, near Braintree, as its new head chef.Jono Clark, managing director of the J C Group, made up of The Compasses and The Swan, at Felsted, near Braintree.

ALEC Maxfield has joined The Compasses at Pattiswick, near Braintree, as its new head chef.

Jono Clark, managing director of the J C Group, made up of The Compasses and The Swan, at Felsted, near Braintree.

Mr Stephens, head chef at The Swan, said: “It is a pleasure to have another likeminded chef on the team. We run ideas past each other and share details of local suppliers. Alec brings some exciting experience with him and the entire team is benefiting.”