David Foster, Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director
Chef Foster began his culinary career at Ashworth by the Sea in Hampton, NH where he worked for several years. He then enrolled and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1993; after which he returned to the Ashworth. His first career move was to the Cheesecake Factory in Boston where he served at a Sous Chef. He continued on to Legal Seafood where he opened and served as Head Chef of several locations. Chef Foster has been Head Chef of the Galley Hatch for two years and has currently expanded his role to include liquor/beverage inventory and purchasing.  

   
Mike Watts, Day Chef
The Galley Hatch is known for the loyalty of its patrons and the character of its staff. And daytime kitchen supervisor and saute chef Mike Watts is a perfect example. He began in the Galley Hatch kitchen as a 16-year-old dishwasher some 25 years ago. Working his way steadily up the ladder of kitchen stations and skills, he is admired by everyone in the back of the house for his talent and steadiness. And in the dining rooms, everyday diners know you can count on food that Mike's team produces to be consistently excellent.
   
Hanni Beer, Saucier and Soup Chef
Fans of the Galley Hatch know the soups and sauces are outstanding. What they may not realize is that one person is largely responsible. Soup chef Hanni Beer is a German native with a degree in art who has enjoyed 10 years with the Galley Hatch. During that time her recipes and culinary craftsmanship have gone into virtually every bowl of homemade soup we served. She can be paid perhaps no greater compliment than that you hear often at our tables: "You have to try the soup!"
Kitchen Staff
Although we don't have space to describe each of our valued kitchen staff members, we certainly don't wish to leave them out. These are the people who assure the absolute cleanliness of your dishware, the crisp freshness of your salad, the deliciousness of each delicatessen selection, the perfection of a fried entree or side order, the taste and eye appeal of hand-crafted desserts, and even the arrival of your order to your table at the right time. Every meal we serve is the product of a team that is outstanding — from the bottom up.
 


The Galley Hatch Restaurant
  Route 1, Hampton, New Hampshire
Open every day, 11:30 a.m.
All items are available for take-out.
Credit cards accepted | Reservations not required
Telephone 603 926-6152