Michael Deane (chef)
Michael Deane | |
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| Born | March 19, 1961 Lisburn, Northern Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, Restaurateur |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Michelin-starred restaurants in Northern Ireland |
Michael Deane (born 19 March 1961) is a culinary professional originating from Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
His culinary journey commenced at Claridge's in London. In 1993, Deane made his way back to Northern Ireland and, alongside his cousin Haydn Deane, established Deane's on the Square in Helen's Bay, County Down. It was here that he secured his initial Michelin Star.
By 1997, Deane had inaugurated a two-level establishment situated on Howard Street in Belfast’s city centre. The ground floor housed Deane's Brasserie, while the upper level featured Restaurant Michael Deane. That same year, the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star. In 2007, the venue was rebranded as Deanes and maintained its Michelin star for 13 consecutive years, marking it as Northern Ireland’s longest-standing Michelin-starred restaurant. The star was lost in 2011 following a four-month closure caused by frost damage and flooding. Additionally, the restaurant earned four Automobile Association Rosettes, with the Brasserie receiving a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction.
Currently, Deane runs several establishments within the Howard Street premises: Deanes Meatlocker, Deanes Love Fish, and Deanes Eipic, which also includes a private event space on the upper floor. Beyond this location, he owns Deanes Deli near the BBC NI offices on Bedford Street, Deanes at Queens close to Queen's University Belfast, and Deane and Decano on Lisburn Road—all situated in Belfast’s southern neighborhoods.
Achievements
In 2010, Deane was appointed as a visiting professor at the University of Ulster. At the 2017 Catey Awards held at London's Grosvenor House Hotel, he was nominated for the title of Restaurateur of the Year.
Personal
In 1997, Deane wed UTV Live presenter Kate Smith during an intimate ceremony in Scotland. The couple has one son named Marco.