CUSTOMERS at a New Forest restaurant have been enjoying chicken with a twist - in the form of fundraising paintings.

Artists Caroline de Rothschild and Pauline Filose have been exhibiting examples of their work at La Vista Mediterranean Restaurant in Hythe Marina to raise money for the Honeypot children's charity in Exbury.

Helen Nikandrou, wife of restaurant owner Nik Nikandrou, said: "La Vista hope to continue promoting the artists by changing the exhibits on a regular basis.

"Diners can enjoy the varied painting styles showing fabulous flamingos, mysterious landscapes, vibrant flowers, exotic eastern portraits and many other subjects to tantalise the eye."

The paintings will be on display until October 31.