CELERBRITY chef Jean-Christophe Novelli's attempt to run a top class gatro-pub in Harpenden appears to be over, with his company reported to have gone into administration.

His company, Sweet Medecine, which owned The White Horse in Reedbourn Lane as well as a pub in Berkshire, is believed to have stopped trading under financial pressures.

Mr Novelli opened The White Horse after falling out with management at the Auberge Du Lac in Brocket Park.

The Review has been unable to contact The White Horse, its celebrity owner or anyone representing him.