Poppy O’Toole and Kerth Gumbs announced as judges for BBC Three's Young MasterChef
“I’m really looking forward to putting my own stamp on the menu.”
Sofian Msetfi replaces Kerth Gumbs as executive chef of Ormer Mayfair
Great British Menu 2020 chefs: Kerth Gumbs, London and south east heat
The Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has appointed Kerth Gumbs Head Chef of Fenchurch, Sky Garden’s contemporary fine-dining restaurant on the 37th floor of Fenchurch Building.
Kerth brings with him nearly two decades of experience working in the kitchens of numerous world-class establishments.
Kerth takes up from restaurant and bar, Boiler & Co, where he held the position of Head Chef, and prior to that he held the same position at highly acclaimed restaurant, Ormer Mayfair.
Commenting on the new appointment, Kerth said: “With its unrivalled city skyline views and its reputation as one of London’s leading fine-dining rooftop restaurants, I’m thrilled to be joining the Fenchurch team."
He added: “It is a beautiful and iconic venue with so much to give, and I’m really looking forward to putting my own stamp on the menu.”
A Le Cordon Bleu graduate, he was also crowned champion of the London and South East region in BBC Two’s Great British Menu 2020, making it to the national finals, and he has recently been announced as one of the judges for BBC Three’s new Young MasterChef, due to air in 2023.
Following Kerth’s hiring, PB Jacobse, the CEO of Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, said: “We have long admired Kerth and we are so pleased to have him on board.
He added: His innovative and modern approach to fine dining and immaculate presentation skills will be a real asset and I know he will take Fenchurch to new heights.”
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“I’m really looking forward to putting my own stamp on the menu.”
Poppy O’Toole and Kerth Gumbs announced as judges for BBC Three's Young MasterChef
Sofian Msetfi replaces Kerth Gumbs as executive chef of Ormer Mayfair
Great British Menu 2020 chefs: Kerth Gumbs, London and south east heat
