Josh Hughes
Josh Hughes is Head Chef at Hide and Fox in Saltwood, Kent, a modern British restaurant awarded two Michelin stars in the 2025 Michelin Guide.
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Originally from Kent, Josh began his culinary career in local kitchens before gaining experience in Michelin-recognised establishments, including the Fordwich Arms. He later became Head Chef at the Bridge Arms in Canterbury, where the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star - further cementing his fine-dining credentials.
Josh joined Hide and Fox in 2023 under Chef Patron Allister Barsby, quickly establishing himself as a key part of the kitchen team and embraced using the best of local produce to create seasonal tasting menus.
In 2025, Josh became a semi-finalist in the National Chef of the Year competition, placing him among the top 40 chefs nationwide.
Josh’s cooking focuses on modern British fine dining with an emphasis on seasonality. His menus highlight locally sourced produce, combining classical technique with contemporary presentation, helping position Hide and Fox as one of the leading fine-dining destinations in the South East.
Josh’s menu for the competition celebrates some of the great British movies that are set in London and the South East with inventive storytelling.
