Chris Wheeler (chef)


Chris Wheeler born in Swanage is a celebrated local chef in Buckinghamshire. Children Vittoria and Vanessa wheeler

Career

Chris Wheeler, author of "The Ginger Chef 'Served Up'", started his career at the Domaine De Bassible Hotel and Michelin starred restaurant located in the French town of Segos. Before going on to become Jean-Christophe Novelli's right-hand man, Chris worked with Jean-Christophe Novelli for 10 years, becoming the youngest Sous Chef at the time in a Michelin starred restaurant. From Sous Chef, becoming Group Head Chef working at the Four Seasons Park Lane, Le Provence, Lymington, Maison Novelli and Les Saveurs, Mayfair.
Joining Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel in 2003, Chris has been building Stoke Park's culinary reputation. Head Chef of and Executive Chef. In July 2018, Chris Wheeler released his debut cook book "The Ginger Chef 'Served Up'"

Awards and accolades

AwardsPublication
Best Local Menu, 2014Berkshire Life Food and Drinks Awards
Hotel Chef of the Year, 2016Hotel Cateys
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year for Humphry's, 2016Buckinghamshire Food and Drinks Awards
Chef of the Year, 2016Berkshire Life Food and Drinks Awards

In 2016, Chris Wheeler appeared on BBC 2's Great British Menu, representing the South West.

In the press

Chris Wheeler has featured in OK! Magazine and Hello Magazine with featured recipes and interviews. Chris Wheeler writes a monthly food column for The Buckinghamshire Advertiser showcasing his favourite 'at home' recipes along with tips, flavours and flares of cooking.