Chris Horridge to join Von Essen's Cliveden

Chris Horridge, head chef at the Michelin-starred Bath Priory, is leaving to join von Essen's Cliveden, Kitchen Rat has learnt.

The Great British Menu contestant, who has garnered critical acclaim for his health-conscious approach to fine dining, will take over the reins at the property's Waldo's restaurant.

He will replace Robert Thompson, who left in June just eight months after joining Cliveden to set up his own restaurant on the Isle of Wight.

Von Essen recently took the unusual step of borrowing six chefs from its other hotels to cover some shifts at Cliveden. Or, as the rather breathless press release said, it "invited top chefs from the other hotels in the Von Essen collection to show off their culinary skills for the next two months".

That's until Chris joins then.

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