Richard Davies to return to The Vineyard for one night only as part of 'Back to the Vine'

Richard Davies

Richard Davies

Head Chef 21st June 2018
Richard Davies

Richard Davies

Head Chef

Richard Davies to return to The Vineyard for one night only as part of 'Back to the Vine'

The Vineyard is celebrating its 20 year anniversary, and to mark this milestone they have created a culinary festival to celebrate the great talents who have been through their kitchen.

From Monday 25th June to Sunday 1st July, seven fantastic Michelin starred chefs who have previously worked at The Vineyard will be showcasing their culinary excellence which will include:

Shay Cooper, Nathan Outlaw, Matt Gillan, Richard Davies, John Campbell, Daniel Galmiche and Billy Reid.

Why did you want to get involved with Back to the Vine?

As soon as I was asked, it didn’t even require thinking about. I wouldn’t be doing what I do had it not been for my time at the Vineyard with John Campbell and Andrew McKenzie. A proper Chef and a Proper Hotelier!

Can you tell me a bit more about working at The Vineyard - what did you enjoy most about your time there?

I loved my time at the Vineyard, I had just come out of London and initially was only supposed to be there for 3 months before going to work in the states, the visa fell through, and the chance to stay and learn from John was too good an opportunity to turn down. John to this day, I would say has the best knowledge of food of any chef I have ever worked with. Just don’t ask him about the time he tried to change Andrew McKenzie’s windscreen wipers!!

Do you have any favourite memories from your time at The Vineyard that you are particularly fond of?

This was my first Sous Chef role so thrived on the responsibility, John really encouraged me and filled me with confidence, maybe a bit too much as I moved on too quickly from there with a lot still to learn.

What are you most looking forward to about taking part in Back to the Vine?

Being back in the kitchen there, seeing some old faces and cooking at such a beautiful venue once more

How beneficial do you think these chef collaborations are and what do you enjoy most about it?

It's always great getting together with other chefs, I think this event though, is going to be very special as all the chefs cooking here have worked through the kitchens of this famous hotel, and all bar one have been mentored by John.

Find out why Shay Cooper is returning to The Vineyard

Find out why Nathan Outlaw is returning to The Vineyard

Find out why Matt Gillan is returning to The Vineyard

Find out why John Campbell is returning to The Vineyard

Find out why Daniel Galmiche is returning to The Vineyard

Find out why Billy Reid is returning to The Vineyard

In these challenging times…

The Staff Canteen team are taking a different approach to keeping our website independent and delivering content free from commercial influence. Our Editorial team have a critical role to play in informing and supporting our audience in a balanced way. We would never put up a paywall and restrict access – The Staff Canteen is open to all and we want to keep bringing you the content you want; more from younger chefs, more on mental health, more tips and industry knowledge, more recipes and more videos. We need your support right now, more than ever, to keep The Staff Canteen active. Without your financial contributions this would not be possible.

Over the last 12 years, The Staff Canteen has built what has become the go-to platform for chefs and hospitality professionals. As members and visitors, your daily support has made The Staff Canteen what it is today. Our features and videos from the world’s biggest name chefs are something we are proud of. We have over 500,000 followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other social channels, each connecting with chefs across the world. Our editorial and social media team are creating and delivering engaging content every day, to support you and the whole sector - we want to do more for you.

A single coffee is more than £2, a beer is £4.50 and a large glass of wine can be £6 or more.

Support The Staff Canteen from as little as £1 today. Thank you.