Yacht club in Old Portsmouth delivers high-quality meals to elderly and vulnerable people stuck in homes amid lockdown

Steak and ale pie, sausage and mash, curry and carvery are among the tasty options available at The Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club in Old Portsmouth.

The club is also offering its restaurant quality meals to members of the public who are unable to go outside amid the strict lockdown measures.

Head chef Gary Cook has cooked up the delightful meals - prompting the name ‘Gary’s Galley’ to be born.

Commodore Neil Maxwell said: ‘Many of our members are over 70 years of age and are self-isolating. Normally they would come here on a daily basis for meals but with the lockdown that is not possible so the club decided to rally round and deliver food to them.

‘There are also members of the public who do not have any relatives who can deliver food to them so we are offering meals to them too.

‘It has been very well received so far with the feedback amazing. The food that is cooked here is professional standard so people are getting high quality meals with a wide range of choice.

‘People can also have wine or beer with their meals and we also have desserts.’

Meals cost between £6 - £9. Call 02392825924 to order your meal.

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