Guernsey Mark to promote local produce on menus

It is hoped the Guernsey Mark will celebrate the quality and diversity of local products

A new scheme to showcase local produce on menus across Guernsey is due to be launched in April.

The Guernsey Mark, created by Chantal Lee Rautenbach, will indicate which dishes contain ingredients that are made, grown or reared on the island.

Ms Rautenbach, who runs Guernsey Hampers, said she wanted to celebrate the quality and diversity of local products.

The Guernsey Mark logo features a stylised G for Guernsey.

The scheme has received funding from the Tourism Development Fund.

The logo features a stylised G

'Amazing produce'

Ms Rautenbach said: "I don't think we could have done it without the funding.

"Whatever food we can find locally, if people are using it on their menus we would like them to use the logo.

"There is just so much to shout about."

Paul Taylor is head chef at the Cornerstone Social House

The Cornerstone Social House in St Peter Port was the first restaurant to sign up to the scheme.

Head chef Paul Taylor said: "I think we have amazing produce.

"Guernsey people are proud of what they are doing and there is a lot to discover.

"The scallops are really famous and the oysters are really tasty."