STEVE GROVES WINS PROFESSIONAL MASTERCHEF

We are thrilled at the news that former Branksome Beach Head Chef Steve Groves has won the Professional Masterchef competition. When Steve joined us as a sous chef in 2004, we quickly recognised his fledgling talent and he was promoted to Head Chef within a year of joining us. It has come as no surprise to us to see Steve competing and winning such a highly prestigious competition and we are certain that the future will see him take charge of his own restaurant and achieve Michelin star status.

Steve immediately began bringing the refined and inspirational dishes to our menus that have become the mainstay of the Branksome Beach dining experience. Signature dishes such as the deconstructed cheesecake still grace our menus and remain immensely popular. Steve’s influence extended to all areas of the operation, and he was instrumental in the design of our open plan Charvet kitchen, transformed during our refurbishment in 2008.

Steve still visits us regularly and holds Branksome Beach Restaurant close to his heart as the place where he was first able to demonstrate his superb cooking skills.

We’re also delighted to have received good wishes from regulars who watched the show and remember Steve. We are immensely proud of Steve and proud to continue to create and serve outstanding food in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere.