L’Ortolan head chef James Greatorex joins Grove of Narberth
In addition to Greatorex, the Grove of Narberth kitchen team has also been further bolstered by the appointment of two new sous chefs, Walter Cheung and Adam Ashley
Pembrokeshire country house hotel Grove of Narberth has announced the appointment of James Greatorex as its new head chef.
Greatorex joins executive chef Douglas Balish’s team to take on the key head chef position, and supports Balish in the delivery of the food operation across the hotel.
Greatorex’s appointment follows the internal promotion of former head chef, Gerwyn Jones, who has moved to sister venue Lan y Môr restaurant, in Saundersfoot.
Prior to joining Grove, James was head chef at 3 AA Rosette restaurant L’Ortolan, in Reading.
He held the role of head chef since March 2020, having first joined in 2018 as sous chef. Prior to his time at L’Ortolan, he spent two years at The Fat Duck, Bray, as Chef de Partie.
Greatorex will take on a lead role in the running of the kitchen at Grove of Narberth , which is home to Fernery, its 4 AA Rosette fine-dining restaurant, and brasserie Artisan Rooms.
In addition to Greatorex, the Grove of Narberth kitchen team has also been further bolstered by the appointment of two new sous chefs, Walter Cheung and Adam Ashley.
Balish, executive chef at Grove of Narberth said: “I’m delighted to have James, Walter and Adam join my team here in Pembrokeshire. Individually they have incredible experience, while collectively, they bring additional strength and expert skills gained from some of the most highly respected venues across the country.
“All three have made an instant impact within the team here at Grove, and they’re already starting to mentor more junior members. It’s exciting that chefs of this calibre are joining us here in the Grove of Narberth kitchen, and I’m looking forward to seeing how they develop over the coming months.”