Gidleigh Park

Gidleigh Park name Chris Eden as executive head chef

28-May-2019 By James McAllister

High-profile Devon hotel Gidleigh Park has appointed Chris Eden as executive head chef, nearly five months after Chris Simpson left the post.

Chris Simpson leaves Gidleigh Park

11-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Chris Simpson has left high profile Devon hotel Gidleigh Park after one year behind the stove.

Former Nathan Outlaw chef Chris Simpson to take reins at Gidleigh Park

03-Jan-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The former head chef of Nathan Outlaw’s two Michelin star flagship is to replace Michael Wignall as executive chef at Gidleigh Park.

Michael Wignall to leave Gidleigh Park for solo project

18-Dec-2017 By Sophie Witts

Chef Michael Wignall has announced he will leave Gidleigh Park in Devon early next year to open his own venture.

Michael Wignall joins Gidleigh Park

15-Oct-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Michael Wignall has joined Gidleigh Park as the new executive head chef, replacing the outgoing Michael Caines.

Michael Caines to leave Gidleigh Park after 21 years

08-Oct-2015 By Emma Eversham

Michael Caines is to leave Gidleigh Park in Chagford Devon after 21 years to pursue his business ventures in Devon, Shropshire, Wales and Abu Dhabi. 

Pearls of Wisdom: Michael Caines

25-Feb-2011 By Joe Lutrario

Trained under Raymond Blanc and Joël Robuchon, Michael Caines is operational partner, director and executive chef at both Devon’s Gidleigh Park and The Bath Priory in Bath.