Chris Wheeler (chef)
Chris Wheeler born in Swanage is a celebrated local chef in Buckinghamshire. Children Vittoria and Vanessa wheeler (twins aged 13)
Career[edit]
Chris Wheeler, author of "The Ginger Chef 'Served Up'", started his career at the Domaine De Bassible Hotel and Michelin starred restaurant located in the French town of Segos. Before going on to become Jean-Christophe Novelli's right-hand man, Chris worked with Jean-Christophe Novelli for 10 years, becoming the youngest Sous Chef at the time in a Michelin starred restaurant. From Sous Chef, becoming Group Head Chef working at the Four Seasons Park Lane, Le Provence, Lymington, Maison Novelli and Les Saveurs, Mayfair.
Joining Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel in 2003, Chris has been building Stoke Park's culinary reputation. Head Chef of Humphry's (3 AA Rosette Restaurant) and Executive Chef. In July 2018, Chris Wheeler released his debut cook book "The Ginger Chef 'Served Up'"
Television work[edit]
| Year | Channel | TV Appearances |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ITV | Hell's Kitchen |
| 2013 | BBC 1 | Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth is |
| 2014 | BBC 2 | Saturday Kitchen |
| 2014 | Channel 4 | Sunday Brunch |
| 2016 | BBC 2 | Great British Menu |
Awards and accolades[edit]
| Awards | Publication |
|---|---|
| Best Local Menu, 2014 | Berkshire Life Food and Drinks Awards[1] |
| Hotel Chef of the Year (Over 250 Covers), 2016[2] | Hotel Cateys |
| Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year for Humphry's, 2016 | Buckinghamshire Food and Drinks Awards |
| Chef of the Year, 2016 | Berkshire Life Food and Drinks Awards |
| Accolade | Publication |
|---|---|
| Tatler Restaurant Guide 2016] | |
| 'Top 10 Afternoon teas in the UK' | The Independent[3] |
| ‘Humphry's is the last word in fine dining’ | Woman and Home |
| ‘Britains Best Afternoon Tea’[4] | The Daily Telegraph |
In 2016, Chris Wheeler appeared on BBC 2's Great British Menu, representing the South West.[5]
In the press[edit]
Chris Wheeler has featured in OK! Magazine and Hello Magazine with featured recipes and interviews. Chris Wheeler writes a monthly food column for The Buckinghamshire Advertiser showcasing his favourite 'at home' recipes along with tips, flavours and flares of cooking.
References[edit]
- ^ Raycroft, Janice. "Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Food and Drinks Awards". Berkshire Life. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ Clissold, Louise. "Hotel Cateys 2016: Hotel Chef of the Year (more than 250 covers)". The Caterer. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ Hilpern, Kate. "Mother's Day 2015 gifts: 14 best afternoon teas in the UK". The Independent. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ Hughes, Sophie. "Britain's Best Afternoon Teas". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ Herbert, Tom. "Stoke Park Chef to make Great British Menu Debut". Get Bucks. Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
Further reading[edit]
- "Meet the Swanage-born chef competing in BBC2's Great British Menu". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- "My Life in Food: Chris Wheeler, head chef, Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire". The Independent. April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- "South Bucks chef's bid for Great British Menu glory". Bucks Free Press. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- "Students cook up a storm alongside celebrity chef". Slough Observer. Retrieved March 20, 2017.