New head chef joins hotel in Leamington

A Leamington hotel has recruited a new head chef with extensive Michelin experience.

Keiron Stevens has joined Mallory Court Country House Hotel and Spa at its 3 AA Rosette restaurant The Dining Room and the Orchard House Café, alongside overseeing catering.

He takes on the role following the retirement of chef Simon Haigh after more than 21 years with Eden Hotel Collection.

Keiron said: “Mallory Court has an incredible reputation and when the opportunity arose to take up the mantle from Simon, it was something I couldn’t pass up.

“My main focus is good food that makes people happy, creating super tasty dishes that are well executed using quality seasonal produce.”

“I’m really looking forward to putting my stamp on The Dining Room, building on its strong reputation and elevating it as the place to be in Leamington for great food in a relaxed setting.”

Kerion arrives after almost two years as head chef at Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa in the Cotswolds, and previously worked as head chef at Adams in Birmingham where he maintained its Michelin star.

Past positions have also seen him work as chef de partie at three-Michelin starred Benu in San Francisco, and executive chef at Cheltenham-based JM Socials where he oversaw five restaurants.

Josefine Blomqvist, general manager of Mallory Court Hotel and Spa, said: “Keiron has an impressive background and has brought tremendous enthusiasm to the role since joining.

“His arrival is part of a new era for The Dining Room and follows the appointment of our restaurant manager Bruno Asselin.

“We are thrilled to have him on board and are excited for what is to come under his stewardship.”