Andrew Swann returns to The Castle at Taunton as executive chef
Since first leaving he has worked in hotels and restaurants, including Michelin-starred Zafferano and L’Escargot, as well as Soho House Group, Rök Smokehouse, and The Savoy.
Andrew Swann has returned as executive chef at The Castle at Taunton where he started his career more than 20 years ago.
As part of his role, Swann will be responsible for the food and beverages offered across the hotel, including its 70-cover Brazz restaurant, as well as 44 rooms and suites.
According to The Castle, since first leaving he has worked in hotels and restaurants, including Michelin-starred Zafferano and L’Escargot, as well as Soho House Group, Rök Smokehouse, and The Savoy. Most recently, Swann was head chef at Luciano’s by Luciano Pierre White, in Dorchester.
The move also comes following a recent £150k kitchen refurbishment, enabling the restaurant to offer a wider, more sustainable, and energy efficient service for guests.
Swann said: “It feels so great to be back home. I fell in love with cooking when I first started my career here, and to be able to come back so many years later to continue that journey is really special for me.
“Given the hotel’s history, I know I have some big shoes to fill but that’s what gets me up in the mornings. I’m especially excited to be able to work with an incredible core team here and to have access to some of the country’s greatest produce.”
Ronan Hunter, general manager and director, added: “Having been with Andrew when he was first at the hotel at the age of 17, it’s incredible to see how his career has developed over the years, and I’m delighted he is back to share some of his brilliantly British menus and dishes with our guests.”
“We have some very exciting plans in place for the hotel and we are thrilled to have somebody leading the kitchen who is grounded in our heritage and history.”
