Penmaenuchaf Dolgellau appoints new head chef
Dan Andree was previously head chef at Seren’s Oxwich restaurant Beach House
Penmaenuchaf in Dolgellau, Gwynedd, has announced the appointment of Dan Andree as its new head chef.
Currently head chef at Seren’s Oxwich restaurant, Beach House, Andree will replace current head chef Thomas Hine at Penmaenuchaf, ahead of his return to chef contracting.
Throughout his role at Beach House, Andree has acted as chef director Hywel Griffith’s right hand man and has had an influence on elevating the tasting menus at the restaurant over the past couple of years.
Since joining Beach House in 2020, he has helped ensure the restaurant has retained the Michelin Star it first won in 2019. This year, he was a semi-finalist in UK National Chef of the Year 2024 awards, and was a finalist in Wales Chef of the Year 2023 awards, whilst also winning the “Best Dish” award in the competition the same year.
Regarding his appointment, Andree said: “I’m delighted to be moving to North Wales to join the culinary team and oversee the kitchens at Penmaenuchaf. Utilising the experience I’ve gained from working closely with Hywel at Beach House, I look forward to creating memorable dining experiences in this truly remarkable setting.
“Focusing on high quality ingredients and locally sourced produce, I’m really excited to work with the talented team alongside our group of amazing local producers, to offer truly delicious dishes to guests that showcase the finest Welsh ingredients.”
Griffith added: “Dan started with me at Beach House early in 2020 and since then he has grown to be my right-hand man, helping me deliver an unparalleled consistency in the product we offer here, day in, day out.
“It’s been a pleasure to work alongside him and watch him develop and grow into the talented head chef he is now. I’m really excited to see what he will create and I couldn’t be more delighted to see him take this next step within Seren. I wish him all the luck as he takes on this new role at Penmaenuchaf and I’m looking forward to heading up to North Wales to see him behind the pass there soon.”
