The Old Fire Engine House Restaurant

22/05/2024

Meet our wonderfully sassy new chef, Kit. Kit has been working with us for the past 3 years. Starting as a KP and has worked her way up through the ranks. She is an absolute gem and and a brilliant cook. We ❤️her!

11/03/2024

We have one week left of our exhibition by Barbara Harlow and Pauline Stonehouse. Please stop by and have a look, open daily for Morning Coffee, Lunches, Afternoon Teas and Dinner.

08/11/2023

Preview Tonight 6pm - 8pm

Our wonderful new exhibition of Ceramics and Paintings starts tomorrow by Stephen Murfitt and Terry Beard.

02/11/2023

Our Christmas Menu for 2023 available during December when pre ordered, up to the 23rd of December when we close for two weeks. Please call us on 01353 662582 for more details and to book.

02/11/2023

We have had a cancelation for Saturday night, so we have a couple of spare tables. If you would like to book please call the restaurant on 01353 662582.

01/06/2023

The Old Fire Engine House is celebrating it's 55th Birthday Today!! Many Thanks to all our Loyal and Fantastic Customers over the years, we have been so lucky.

24/05/2023

24/05/2023

Current Job Opportunities - Waiting Staff

We are looking for two bright and competent people to wait on tables and serve drinks. The work involves some daytime, some evening, and some weekend sessions. Hours and availability to be discussed in your interview. Although experience is an advantage it is not essential; it is far more important that the applicant be enthusiastic and have an interest in working in the catering environment. You will need to work in a team and be friendly and hardworking. We would prefer for applicants to be over 18.

If you are interested in any of the above jobs or would like more details, please phone Ann Jarman on 01353 720466, Claire on 07801757094 or email [email protected]

11/05/2023

Due to a late cancelation because of illness, we have some spaces for Saturday Dinner, and a couple of tables left for Saturday Lunch. Please call the restaurant on 01353 662582 to book.

04/05/2023

served at our lovely wedding on Saturday. A million congrats to the gorgeous Harry and Lucy.. it was a truly glorious day!

26/04/2023

Current Job Opportunities

Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our busy and friendly kitchen for approximately 35 hours a week, this could be for one Full Time position or two Part Time. These hours would be during the week and every other weekend. Some experience in a kitchen setting would be preferred but full training would be given. You would need to work well in a team and be able to cope in a very busy kitchen.

08/02/2023

Anthony Day 1922 - 2023
Please Join us for a Celebration of his work and life on Sunday the 19th February 2.30pm - 6pm.

https://mailchi.mp/a3fe2737d4b6/february-gallery-information-13525012

An extensive exhibition of his work will be on show until the 26th February.

11/01/2023

The Old Fire Engine House
Restaurant & Gallery since 1968
[email protected]

Current Job Opportunities

Mains Cook

Due to the retirement of two of our long-standing members of staff, we are looking for two cooks, one full time and one part time to join our small and friendly team. Experience of cooking in a commercial kitchen (restaurant or otherwise) would be ideal, but more than anything we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a real interest in cooking good, seasonal British food. You must however be a competent cook! Our kitchen is busy so being able to cope well with the demands of this is essential, as is the ability to work well in a small team. Full training will be given, so if you’ve got the interest, but are worried about your lack of experience, please don’t be put off from phoning to discuss the role!

Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our busy kitchen for approximately 35 hours a week, these hours would be during the week and some weekends. Some experience in a kitchen would be preferred but full training would be given. You would need to work well in a team and be able to cope in a busy kitchen. This could also be split into two part time jobs if needed.



If you are interested in any of the above jobs or would like more details, please phone Ann Jarman on 01353 720466 or email [email protected]

24/12/2022

We would like to wish all of our customers, old and new, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We will open again on the 5th of January. With kind wishes from Ann and the whole Team here.

20/12/2022

Due to illness we have had a couple of cancelations for this evening, if you would like to book, please call the restaurant on 01353662582.

24/11/2022

The Old Fire Engine House Restaurant is looking for a full-time cook (approx. 38 hours a week inc. two weekends a month) to join our small and friendly team in the New Year. Experience of cooking in a commercial kitchen (restaurant or otherwise) would be ideal, but more than anything we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a real interest in cooking good, seasonal British food. Our kitchen is busy so being able to cope well with the demands of this is essential, as is the ability to work well in a small team. Full training will be given, so if you’ve got the interest, but are worried about your lack of
experience, please don’t be put off from phoning to discuss the role!


Our restaurant has been open for over 50 years and over this time
we have built up a reputation not only for good food but for
providing a cheerful, homely, and welcoming atmosphere, a place where our customers feel part of the family too. We really want our successful applicant to be part of this too. If you are interested or would just like to know more details about the job listed, either email your details to [email protected] or call Ann Jarman on 01353720466

22/11/2022

Due to demand for our Christmas Bookings, we are opening on Monday the 5th of December (usually closed on Monday's), but spaces are limited. We will have our Christmas Menu on that day for pre-booking and also our al-a-carte menu to choose from on the day.

22/11/2022

🎅The Old Fire Engine House Christmas Menu available when pre booked, up until 23rd December. 🎅

08/10/2022

Preview morning tomorrow, Sunday from 10.30am with Sara Paynter and Paul Edwards https://mailchi.mp/150e5d758673/february-gallery-information-13513232

19/08/2022

Due to some last minute cancelations we have a couple of tables left for this Friday Dinner, the 19th. Please call the restaurant on 01353 662582 to book a table.

31/07/2022

Come and enjoy a glass of sparkling elderflower with Rebecca Harvey this morning, last chance to see her beautiful porcelain and ceramics exhibition, Bowl of Stars. Open house, 10-11.30am before it goes back to Cornwall. Pieces from £18.

13/07/2022

We are currently recruiting for the following positions, please apply by telephone asking for Terri/Ann on 01353 662582 or by email [email protected] please do not apply on Facebook.

Weekend Cleaner
Every Saturday and Sunday morning from 7-10am.
Full training will be given, pay depending on age and experience.

Weekend Kitchen Staff
Every Saturday Evening in the kitchen preparing food from 5.30pm until close. Must be confident and only over 17 years old please as heavy lifting and fast paced.

28/05/2022

Last weekend of the Insights exhibition by Stephen Murfitt and Terry Beard, closing on Sunday afternoon. Available to view online here

INSIGHTSNew work by Stephen Murfitt and Terry Beard5th April to 29th May 2022Preview - April 3rd 10-11.30amSince their first show at the Old Fire Engine House in 1980, Stephen and Terry have exhibited their work widely, including 11 shows here. Based in the Huntingdonshire Fens, their current practi...

20/05/2022

We are recruiting for a weekend cleaner and waiting staff. Please visit our jobs page at www.theoldfireenginehouse.co.uk for further details and how to apply.

The Old Fire Engine House is a family owned restaurant and art gallery near Ely cathedral, set in a Georgian house with a large English walled garden.