2000 where he worked his way up from senior sous chef to head chef in 12 months. When Chris launched Galvin at Windows at the London Hilton Park Lane in 2006, André was appointed as head chef, a role he remained in until 2013 when he joined Cliveden House as executive chef. Under Andre's leadership, the restaurant currently holds 3 rosettes in the AA Restaurant Guide.
Other work
Throughout his career, Andre has achieved phenomenal success. The chef won the National Final – Prix Pierre Taittinger Competition in 2001 followed by being crowned champion of the Roux Scholarship in 2002.
Three years later he received a MCA (Master of Culinary Arts) by the Academy of Culinary Arts and represented the South West on BBC2’s Great British Menu in 2011.
When is Glorious Twelfth?
The Glorious Twelfth refers to August 12 – the first day of the shooting season in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Current legislation stated in the Game Act 1831 ensures the red grouse are left alone during summer months and only hunted during open season up which lasts up until the end of December.
Other game including woodcock and pheasant have different start dates to their open season with most beginning on September 1. Woodcock and pheasant start on October 1.
