Tom Westerland

tom@westychef.com

Instagram @cardiffchef

I'm an enthusiastic and passionate chef focused on serving the highest quality food bursting with flavour. My food is clever, fun and flavour-packed.

I have worked in some very notable, award-winning establishments and have taken part in national competitions and television work.

Career

Gilpin Hotel And Lake House / Lake House, Knipe Grill and Gilpin Spice Head Chef

December 2022 - February 2024, Cumbria, Lake District

Michelin Plate / 2 AA Rosette / 5 AA Red Stars

Alongside running the 8-bedroom property at the Lake House at the Gilpin I oversaw the launch of a new concept restaurant at the Lakehouse property called "Knipe Grill '' focusing on local Cumbrian produce from our farm with a big view on sustainability and locality. Within 3 months of opening, we were selected as one of Michelin's favourite new openings and awarded a place in the Michelin guide.

I also curated a relaunch and a new menu for another restaurant at the Gilpin called Gilpin Spice focusing on Cumbrian-inspired Pan Asian food.

- Achieved 2AA Rosettes and entry in Michelin guide for both restaurants

- Achieved 5-star hygiene award for both restaurants

- Took part in the Great British Menu for 2023

Crockers Henley / Executive Head Chef

March 2020 - October 2022, Henley-On-Thames

Michelin Plate / 2 AA Rosette / 4 AA Stars

During my time at Crockers In Henley-on-Thames, I oversaw the opening of a new restaurant concept with 2 chefs' tables, a 55-seater à la carte restaurant with rooms.

- Achieved 2AA Rosettes

- Achieved entry in the 2021/2022 Michelin guide

- Achieved 5 Star Hygiene Rating

- Maintained 74% GP Margin

- Relaunched the main restaurant with a new concept of my design.

- Working closely with company directors to achieve goals

- The Times regional winner hotel of the year

Lucknam Park Hotel And Spa / Head Chef

November 2013 - March 2020, Wiltshire

1 Michelin Star / 3 AA Rosette / Relais Chateaux / 5 AA Stars

- Worked in both Restaurant Hywel Jones and Brasserie Kitchens

- Minatined 5-star Hygiene Standard

- Took Part In Great British Menu 2013

- Finalist National Chef of the Year 2017/2018

- Achieved National Chef of Wales 2018

Fig Tree Restaurant / Head Chef

October 2007 - March 2013, Penarth, South Wales

- Awarded True Taste Best Restaurant in Wales

- Scored 4 in the Good Food Guide

Education and Certificates

- Level 3 HACCP and Production

- Level 3 Food Safety

- Level 2 First Aid at Work

Cardiff and Vale College

2007 - 2009, Cardiff

- Level 3 Diploma In Hospitality Management

- Level 1/2/ 3 NVQ Professional Cookery

- Level 3 NVQ Food Service

St Cyres Comprehensive School /

2002 - 2007, Penarth

References on request

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