Christopher Paul Holland - Head Chef, Alderley Edge Hotel

Born January 1975

Aged 33, originally from Wardle in Rochdale, attended Hopwood College, Rochdale.

From an early age he recognised the fresh flavours of his local bakery and learned the basic grounding in the execution of cooking great food using good local ingredients which still forms the basis of his philosophy and indeed the ethos behind this Modern British/International cuisine.

For many years he worked alongside some well known leading Chefs and learnt from their experiences.

Chris joined the brigade at the Alderley Edge Hotel which currently has two AA rosettes and he was given the opportunity to become Head Chef in Summer 2004. He has developed his style which is cleanliness of flavour and perfection in cooking with his team ever since, creating stability and innovation in the hope of gaining the recognition the Alderley Restaurant deserves.

Personal Philosophy:

"Keep flavours clean –
they should stand out individually;
and always try new dishes whenever you can

We keep to traditions whilst always seeking to extend them.

Therefore, our Restaurant is based on keeping to simple
but imaginative cooking using best quality
local fresh produce"