Craig Rogan is the new executive chef at Dakota Hotel Leeds

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Craig Rogan has been named the executive chef at Dakota Hotel in Leeds - where he will oversee an overhaul of the hotel's food offering. 

The 29 year-old chef and artist brings twelve years of experience to the role, including a tenure as the head chef at The Grand Gotel in York, Fera at Claridges and at L'Enclume, his father's Michelin-starred restaurant. 

At Dakota, the chef will help distinguish the hotel's bar and restaurant experiences and help bring more local, seasonal produce in. 

Craig, who has lived in Leeds for several years, said he has "admired Dakota Leeds for some time," and that he sees the role as "an opportunity not to be missed." 

"I'm excited to get started on putting the new plans in place and introduce some exciting menu changes, while respecting those aspects that guests admire about the hotel and restaurant." 

Meanwhile Dakota GM Andrew Creese said the team at Dakota knew they wanted to work with Craig as soon as they met him. 

"Craig puts his own twist on the latest gastronomic trends, meaning that we can really present one-of-a-kind experiences for guests and help lead the restaurant to even greater culinary heights." 

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Editor 16th August 2019

Craig Rogan is the new executive chef at Dakota Hotel Leeds