New Executive Head Chef joins The Menzies Welcombe Hotel

The Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Executive Head Chef who joins the team of 12 Chefs employed by the hotel. Matt Warburton recently joins the luxury award-winning country house hotel and has over 19 years’ experience and knowledge of the catering industry.

After training at Birmingham College of Food, Matt spent several years at Swinfen Hall Hotel in Staffordshire, an ‘AA Inspectors Choice Red Star hotel’, where he worked his way up to Head Chef. Before joining The Welcombe Hotel, Matt was lead Chef Consultant for Rouge Recruitment based in Loughborough. His responsibilities were to recruit and train Chefs and to lead a team of between 5 & 50 Chefs at various event venues including the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, Chester Race-course and the London Olympics.

Along with his team of Chefs, Matt is keen to build upon the continued success of the award-winning, two AA rosette a la carte Trevelyan restaurant. His ambition is to continually train and develop a team of Chefs that The Welcombe Hotel and surrounding area can be proud of and ensuring that Warwickshire becomes one of the leading culinary destinations.

Matt Warburton stated “There are very few venues that can eclipse The Welcombe Hotel in terms of size, stature and facilities. The staff are part of a loyal, dedicated and hard-working team, many of which have worked here for decades including Terry, the Store-man who has worked here for 40 years and Michael, the Concierge who celebrates his 37th year of service. I am immensely proud to join The Welcombe and be part of this exceptional team”.

Greg Fehler, General Manager at The Menzies Welcombe Hotel, stated “We are delighted that Matt has joined our team of experienced and talented Chefs. Matt has extensive experience and knowledge of the catering and hospitality industry and will be a valuable asset to our dining offer at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club”.

Located on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon, the Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa & Golf Club is situated just five minutes from junction 15 of the M40. For more information, visit menzieshotels.co.uk.