John Hollywood
Newcomer John started his career in Graffitti Cafe, burning toast and making omelettes - but he loved every minute of it, and has been in kitchens ever since.
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| Restaurant | Freelance & Development Chef |
18 years later, John has worked in some of the finest restaurants in Northern Ireland. He was part of the original brigade at The Muddlers Club which attained a Michelin star. He then decided to branch out into Asian cuisine and techniques in Yugo, and helped open up its sister restaurant - Yugo East - during the pandemic.
John left Belfast and moved to Bangor where he became Head Chef in The Boat House. This is where he developed his own style, always using local Irish ingredients. He has a local forager working with him who sometimes delivers unusual ingredients – he likes the challenge of using these to develop new dishes. Now John has decided to go out on his own, developing products for suppliers he has met, and possibly private dining in people homes in the future.
His menu takes inspiration from Irish animation like 'The Secret of Kells,' celebrating Irish folklore and mystique.
