New Executive Chef appointed at The Randolph.
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The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels has announced the appointment of Executive Head Chef Chris Godfrey.
Godfrey will oversee the food and beverage programmes including The Alice, The Morse Bar, The Drawing Room, The Ballroom and The Lancaster Room for banqueting events.
With over 25 years of experience in kitchens, Godfrey brings a wealth of knowledge from gastro pub fayre through to fine dining cuisine in establishments such as The Square and The Sir Charles Napier. During his first year in a Head Chef position at The Sir Charles Napier, Godfrey’s leadership saw the restaurant awarded a Michelin Star.
Godfrey is passionate about supporting local businesses, and will be working with suppliers including Paddock Farm, who are leading the way on regenerative farming, producing some of the country’s top pork and beef, and Rectory Farm for hyper-local, fresh farm ingredients. Chris has also introduced new bakery items from Oxford-based social enterprise Proof Social Bakehouse, which creates training and employment opportunities for prison leavers.
“As the new Executive Head Chef at The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels, I’m excited to bring my cooking philosophy to the table. It’s all about keeping things simple, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients, and letting the flavours shine. I’ll be sourcing the best local produce from across Oxfordshire to create dishes that are both comforting and exciting. Drawing inspiration from my travels across Asia and Europe, you can expect a menu that’s full of delicious surprises.” – Chris Godfrey, Executive Head Chef at The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels.