About Us

We are a family run Independent Kitchen & Bar set in beautiful Lymm village. We are passionate about serving food using fresh quality ingredients. Whether you choose our gorgeous King Prawns, handmade Ravioli or our homemade Beef Bourguignon, we use quality fresh ingredients for every dish. We use the same ingredients for all our Kids meals, all cooked from fresh. We a great wine list plus over 200 wines available through our sister business next door, The Wine Kitchen so we have it all covered.

meet the chef

Bradley, is the Head Chef at Eighteen the Cross and we are lucky to have him leading the way in the kitchen. Originally from Kent, Bradley moved to the Manchester area in 2016 where he lives with his wife and three kids.

Bradley has worked as a chef for over 15 years after studying professional cookery at college. Bradley began his cooking career in rural country pubs in Kent then subsequently worked the ski seasons in the French Alps.

Bradley then gained further hospitality experience with ventures in weddings and events at various stadiums and restaurants.

Bradley’s go to meal at home for his family would be slow cooked Beef Ragu. He is also known for his Honey Glazed Gammon at Christmas, it is a firm family favourite.