Gordon Ramsay and Clare Smyth announce new venture
After 11 years at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Clare’s role has evolved within the Group and now, with the backing of Gordon Ramsay, she is seeking a new location in London to set up an independent restaurant.
Gordon comments: “It’s been fantastic watching Clare develop. She is undoubtedly one of the greatest chefs to have graced my kitchen and has now become the most prominent female chef of our generation.
"It’s the right time for her to take this next step and I am thrilled to be supporting her new venture. I am also delighted that Matt Abe will now be at the forefront of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. He is an incredibly talented young chef and I have no doubt he will rise to the occasion.”
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Clare added: “After 11 years, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay has been a big part of my life. I have a great fondness for the restaurant and the team, it has formed me into the chef that I am today and I am grateful for the opportunities it has given me.
"I also remain ambitious and want to build on my success. The natural way to do that is by opening
"Matt Abe has been working by my side for the last six years – he has real passion and an incredible work ethic and deserves this opportunity to shine”.
The new restaurant is scheduled to open autumn 2016 and in the meantime Clare will continue to act as Consultant Chef for the Gordon Ramsay Group.
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