Kents Hill Park are cooking up a storm!

Kents Hill Park are delighted to announce that Sous Chef Dan Park has won Eurest Senior Chef of the Year.

The event took place in Birmingham University’s competition kitchen.  Dan was up against 8 other top Chefs from Eurest, all competing for the honour of representing Eurest in the final of Compass Senior Chef of the year
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With only 2.5 hours available, they had to produce a 4 course menu consisting of amuse bouche, started, main course and dessert.

This is the first competition Dan has entered, however his past experience working as a Chef at The Riz and St Michaels Manor provided him with the skill set and confidence to wow the judges.

His winning menu was:

~ Amuse bouche ~
-Pea and bacon panna cota –Orkney crab and coco bean salad – bisque cream

~ Starter ~
- Hand dived scallops- charred corn-  pancetta- pumpkin

~ Main Course ~
Smoked Fillet of beef-horseradish pomme puree- autumn vegetables- Madeira jus

~ Dessert ~
Egremont Russet Apple- blackberry Gel- crumble-truffle

The final will be held at The Restaurant show in Earls Court on 9th October where they will be judged by a panel of Michelin Standard Chefs, including Michel Roux Jr. They will be creating dishes that recognise British Produce whilst reflecting current trends, health and wellbeing.