Steve Smith has held a Michelin star in the UK for over ten years, as well as its equivalent ‘Hat’ in Australia. Since joining The Devonshire Arms in April 2008, Steve is now proudly the highest rated chef in Yorkshire combining his star with 4 AA Rosettes.
Alan Hill joined Devonshire Hotels in 2006 and is celebrating being named “Chef of the Year” in the national Publican Food & Drink Awards. Alan has worked in some of the finest eateries in the country including the Michelin starred Juniper restaurant in Cheshire and the Box Tree in Ilkley.
Dan Field has worked at The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel for four years, and now heads up the Brasserie kitchen as well as recently having taken charge of catering for any weddings, meetings or events taking place at the hotel.
Oliver began his career with Devonshire Hotels in 2007, working as a conference and banqueting chef at The Devonshire Arms, today Oliver is the head chef at The Devonshire Fell where he puts his own slant on the traditional British cuisine.
Tim lives and breathes food: from his early days as a KP to training under the watchful eye of the legendary Raymond Blanc until today as proprietor of his own award-winning dining pub. Tim has recently featured on BBC2's Great British Menu, and was runner up against Michelin stared chef Kenny Atkinson.
Mark has worked in some enviable kitchens from Shrigley Hall, to the Michelin star Juniper restaurant in Chester and Midsummer House in Cambridge. In April 2008 Mark moved to Restaurant Alimentum also in Cambridge, gaining 3 AA rosettes and a spot in the Good Food Guide’s top 60 list.
Tom, who was recently crowned “Best Chef” in the 2011 HiLife Dining Awards, began his career in Harrogate’s famous Betty’s Tearooms. He then went on to work in some of the finest Michelin star restaurants in London, Sydney and New York before returning to his Yorkshire roots and setting up Van Zeller as part owner.
After 20 years working up and down the country, Simon moved back to Yorkshire in 2007 taking the role of executive chef at Swinton Park where he has consistently retained 3 AA rosettes. Simon has also recently launched his own ‘Chefs Table’ brand of stocks and sauces which are for sale in the hotel and cookery school.
Mark Taft has been behind the stove for 19 years and head chef of The Angel at Hetton for 5. His culinary experiences have spanned the globe, from South Eastern Australia to the United States and back to the Dales.
James started his career in the kitchen at just 13 and went on to become head chef at the Star Inn at Harome in 2002. In 2006 James and his wife Kate purchased the freehold of the Pipe and Glass Inn in South Dalton, Beverley gaining a coveted Michelin star in 2010.
Matt joined Lords of the Manor from Glenapp Castle in Ayrshire in February 2008 and earned the hotel a Michelin star less than one year after taking over the kitchen. He is known for his flavoursome and un-complicated take on classical French food using quality ingredients.
Matthew’s enviable career in a local pub as part of his hospitality management degree. He went on to win the prestigious Roux scholarship in 2005 and his first Michelin star in 2008 at The Goose in Oxfordshire. Matthew moved to The Montagu Arms in 2008 and gained a star for the hotel shortly after in 2009.
Award winning Stephanie Moon is a professional Chef Consultant and tutor at Leeds City College. Following a successful career as Executive Chef at Rudding Park, Stephanie embarked on a new venture as Chef Consultant for All Things Food, where she advises Rudding Park and other catering outlets on food standards and developing new, exciting menus.
