Chris Eden
Chris Eden | |
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| Born | St Austell, Cornwall, England |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Michelin-starred chef; Executive Head Chef at Watergate Bay Hotel |
Chris Eden is a chef from Cornwall, England, distinguished by a single Michelin star. He currently holds the position of Executive Head Chef at the Watergate Bay Hotel. Previously, he managed kitchens at both Gidleigh Park and Driftwood in Portscatho, with each establishment achieving a one-star Michelin rating during his leadership.
Biography
Eden was born in St Austell, Cornwall, and began his culinary education at St Austell Catering College at the age of 17.[1] His early professional experience includes working at Pennypots, Cornwall’s pioneering Michelin-starred restaurant. He further honed his skills in London at renowned restaurants such as The Lanesborough, The Orrery, and The Square.
In 2007, Eden returned to Cornwall to take on the role of Head Chef at Driftwood in Portscatho. Over 12 years there, he became the first chef from Cornwall to secure a Michelin star within the county in 2012.[2]
In 2017, Eden collaborated with Cornwall-based food producer Ginsters to create premium savory pastries distributed across the UK. Their chicken, chorizo, and Cornish gouda pasty received a Gold award at the Taste of the West in 2019. The following year, Selfridges introduced exclusive Ginsters varieties crafted by Eden, including a wagyu beef pasty.
Eden took on the role of Executive Head Chef at Gidleigh Park in Devon in September 2019, shortly after the restaurant lost its Michelin star. Under his guidance, Gidleigh Park reclaimed its Michelin star in 2023. In July 2024, Eden announced he would be leaving Gidleigh Park and confirmed plans to join the Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall later that year.[3]