James Close

James Close launches summer residency at Rockliffe Hall

15-May-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Former Raby Hunt chef James Close will launch a summer residency at County Durham hotel Rockliffe Hall next month.

Raby Hunt to close as James Close joins Rockliffe Hall as culinary director

04-Jan-2024 By Joe Lutrario

Highly-rated County Durham restaurant Raby Hunt will close later this month as its chef patron James Close joins the nearby Rockliffe Hall as culinary director.

James and Maria Close create small bites menu for Johnnie Walker’s Edinburgh venue

08-Jun-2023 By Joe Lutrario

James and Maria Close have partnered with Johnnie Walker Princes Street to launch a menu of intricate small bites designed to be paired with whisky-based cocktails.

How an untrained Country Durham chef created one of the UK’s most exciting restaurants

05-Sep-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Self-taught chef James Close has brought two stars to the North East with his The Raby Hunt restaurant. Can he dish up a third?

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