Mallory Court hotel appoints Keiron Stevens as executive head chef

Keiron Stevens has been appointed executive head chef of Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa in Warwickshire.

Stevens has been tasked with developing the culinary offering at its flagship three-AA-rosette restaurant the Dining Room and what is currently the Orchard House Café, alongside overseeing catering for private dining, room service, weddings and events.

He takes on the role following the retirement of chef Simon Haigh, who spent more than 21 years with the Eden Hotel Collection.

Stevens said: "Mallory Court has an incredible reputation and when the opportunity arose to take up the mantle from Simon, it was something I couldn't pass up.

"My main focus is good food that makes people happy, creating super-tasty dishes that are well-executed using quality seasonal produce.

"I'm really looking forward to putting my stamp on the Dining Room, building on its strong reputation and elevating it as the place to be in Leamington for great food in a relaxed setting."

Stevens had spent almost two years as head chef at Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa in the Cotswolds, and previously worked as head chef at Adams in Birmingham.

Josefine Blomqvist, general manager of the 42-bedroom Mallory Court Hotel & Spa, said: "Keiron has an impressive background and has brought tremendous enthusiasm to the role since joining.

"His arrival is part of a new era for the Dining Room and follows the appointment of our restaurant manager Bruno Asselin.

"We are thrilled to have him on board and are excited for what is to come under his stewardship."