1 Michelin Star Chefs: Ollie Bridgwater, Executive Chef, Source at Gilpin Hotel and Lakehouse
Ollie Bridgwater is the executive chef of Gilpin Hotel and Lakehouse, with the on-site one Michelin-starred restaurant SOURCE.
BIOGRAPHY
Ollie Bridgwater began his culinary journey with a part-time job washing dishes in a restaurant and gradually worked his way up without any formal qualifications. After gaining experience as a sous chef at a ski resort in Austria, he returned to the UK. At just 19, Ollie had the chance to work with renowned chef Heston Blumenthal, starting at The Hind’s Head and later moving to The Fat Duck, where he spent over five years as a sous chef. After a decade working with Heston, Ollie decided it was time to branch out on his own, leading to his appointment as the executive chef at Gilpin Hotel.
In 2023, Ollie became executive chef at SOURCE, the Michelin-starred and three AA Rosette restaurant at Gilpin Hotel. Under his leadership, the restaurant
has embraced a fresh focus on exceptional, locally sourced ingredients, allowing the region’s finest produce to shine. His approach to cooking is refined yet understated, with each dish presented with meticulous care. As described by the Michelin Guide, the menu is "precise, sophisticated," and avoids unnecessary complexity.
Ollie and the team gained one Michelin star for SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel within the first three months of its opening.
SOURCE
SOURCE offers an elevated dining experience that blends seasonal and sustainable ingredients with distinctive flavours and top-tier service. Diners can choose between two tasting menus. The "ORIGIN" menu is a shorter option that offers a glimpse into the restaurant’s creative techniques and concept through fewer courses, while the "SOURCE" menu presents a more extended culinary journey, showcasing the best of seasonal produce and innovative dishes for a fully immersive fine dining experience.
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1 Michelin Star Chefs: Ollie Bridgwater, Executive Chef, Source at Gilpin Hotel and Lakehouse
