Declan Ryan (chef)
Declan Ryan | |
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| Born | 1943 Cork, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, hotelier, manager, baker |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Known for | Michelin-starred Arbutus Lodge, Arbutus Breads |
Declan Ryan (born 1943 in Cork) is a former chef, hotelier, and manager based in Cork, Ireland. Between 1971 and 1999, he and his family operated the Michelin-starred establishment Arbutus Lodge. Since 1999, he has been the proprietor of Arbutus Breads.
Ryan achieved Michelin recognition at Arbutus Lodge during the periods 1974–1983 and 1986–1987, as well as at the Cashel Palace Hotel in 1982 and 1983. His education includes hotel management studies at Hendon College of Technology in London, complemented by professional training at The Russell Hotel. His culinary apprenticeship involved working in France under celebrated chefs such as Paul Bocuse in Lyon and the Troisgros family in Roanne.
He held management responsibilities at Arbutus Lodge from 1964 to 1979 and again from 1982 until 1999, while overseeing operations at Cashel Palace Hotel during 1980–1981. In 1986, Ryan collaborated with Myrtle Allen to establish the Irish chapter of Euro-toques, an organization committed to safeguarding regional culinary heritage.
After Arbutus Lodge closed, Ryan enhanced his baking expertise by studying at the "Ecole Francaise de Boulangerie d’Aurillac," preparing him for his venture with Arbutus Breads. In 2009, he participated as a judge in "The Grow Bake Cook Award," a culinary competition for amateur cooks held in Cork.
Personal
Michael Ryan is Declan Ryan's younger sibling.
Awards
- Michelin Star awarded to Arbutus Lodge: 1974–1983 & 1986–1987
- Michelin Star awarded to Cashel Palace Hotel: 1982–1983
- Inducted into La Confrerie De La Boulangerie Du Cantal, 2000
- Membership in Bread Bakers Guild of America
- Associate member of Richmont Club of Ireland, 2002
- Recipient of Eurotoques Award for Artisan Bread, 2002