it read: “They don’t make chefs like this anymore…
“Late last year, I received an email from a chef we all thought to be retired, expressing a keen interest in taking on one of this year’s kitchen residencies. I couldn’t quite believe it. I’d been fretting over finding a chef with the credentials to follow Harry Guy, then came a knock on the door from this highly respected industry veteran. Bingo.
“We’re now in the dying days of Harry's kitchen residency, with this, his final week. Harry’s been a fantastic name to kick-off our new programme, and a tough act for any chef to follow.
“However, our next chef in residence has followed tough acts before, being appointed Head Chef of London’s Hilaire on Old Brompton Road, where he took over from the legendary Simon Hopkinson, before going on to become chef-proprietor just four years later - and all this before I was even born!
“If you haven’t already guessed, our next Chef in Residence will be… Bryan Webb!
“Bryan, alongside his wife Susan, most recently sold their restaurant with rooms, Tyddyn Llan, in July last year, after 22 years of ownership, 10 of which with a Michelin Star.
“Author of two books, ‘Bryan Webb’s Kitchen’ and ‘Not Bad for a Taff: 40 Years at the Stove’ - you can expect his menu to be full of accomplished, ingredient driven dishes cooked with care and respect, blending traditional French cuisine with the best of British produce - and all during his favourite season of all, Spring.
“It would be impossible in an Instagram caption to sum up just how good this is for the residents of Chester and beyond, let alone Covino, so you’ll just have to come and find out for yourself.
“Bookings are now live for Bryan’s residency which begins on Thursday 3rd April and runs until 28th June, and can be made via our website.”
"Hope to see you soon."
