Michelin-starred Angler appoints Craig Johnston head chef

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Craig Johnston has been appointed head chef of Michelin-starred Angler in London.

Angler, located atop five-star South Place Hotel near Liverpool Street Station, is the only Michelin-starred seafood restaurant in the capital.

Craig, who grew up in Maidenhead, will be leading the kitchen team, alongside consultant executive chef Gary Foulkes.

In 2017, Craig became the youngest ever winner of Masterchef: The Professionals, aged just 22.

He went on to become the only contestant to be employed by the show’s judge Marcus Wareing, who hired Craig initially as a senior chef de partie at The Berkeley.

He worked his way up to run the Michelin-starred kitchen and was the final head chef at the restaurant, before it closed in December of last year.

Craig also previously worked at The Royal Oak and Jason Atherton’s Pollen Street Social.

Taking to Instagram, Craig wrote: “Thrilled to announce that I’ve joined the team at Angler Restaurant as head chef.

“Excited for this next chapter of my career.”

Gary Foulkes, who began his career working under Gary Rhodes, joined Angler in 2016, helping retain its Michelin star.

Angler is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday, from 12pm-3.30pm and 6pm-9.15pm.

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Editor 22nd October 2024

Michelin-starred Angler appoints Craig Johnston head chef