The Duke of Richmond Hotel welcomes new chef

Monday 25 March 2019

The Duke of Richmond Hotel has welcomed new chef, Kevin Semple to the culinary team.

Originally from Dumbarton in Scotland, Mr Semple has moved over from Jersey where he spent four years working at The Grand Jersey Hotel alongside Michelin star chefs Richard Allen and John Wood.

"The main thing that struck me about Guernsey was the huge sense of community, which is very much what I am used to in my home town," he said. "I also appreciate the quality and variety of local produce and seafood. The Duke of Richmond Hotel has access to some of the freshest and sustainable foods, which is very fitting to my ethos. If a certain ingredient is over-farmed, I will not put it on the menu."

Hotel General Manager, Gareth Byrne, said: "Kevin is very good at getting involved, not only with the food side of things but with the organisation of events and meeting and greeting our guests. He is more than happy to spend time with clients on a 1-2-1 basis and he can even offer taster sessions to ensure that he understands their needs and personalities."

Pictured top: Kevin Semple.