Oliver Dunne
Oliver Dunne | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, restaurateur |
| Known for | Owner of Michelin-starred Bon Appétit; appearances on The Afternoon Show |
Oliver Dunne (born 1977 in Dublin) is a distinguished Irish chef and restaurateur, known for owning the Michelin-starred establishment Bon Appétit located in Malahide, County Dublin. He gained public attention through his frequent appearances on the former Irish television programme The Afternoon Show.
Dunne's culinary journey began as a commis chef at Dublin's Gotham Café, followed by positions at various venues including Peacock Alley. Subsequently, he relocated to London, where he honed his skills under renowned chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Gary Rhodes.
Returning to Ireland in 2003, Dunne took on the role of head chef at Zucchini in Ranelagh, which he soon rebranded as Mint. After selling Mint to Dylan McGrath in 2006, he purchased Bon Appétit in Malahide. His culinary expertise was recognized with a Michelin star awarded to Bon Appétit in 2008.
In addition to managing his restaurants, Dunne contributes to culinary education as a guest chef at the Dublin Cookery School.
In August 2013, he broadened his business ventures by launching a new dining venue at the Clarence Hotel in collaboration with chef Rory Carville.
Severed head tweet
In August 2013, Dunne encountered controversy following a negative critique of his new restaurant Cleaver East by food critic Lucinda O'Sullivan of the Sunday Independent. In response, Dunne shared a Twitter photo featuring himself holding a meat cleaver alongside Carville displaying a graphic image resembling O'Sullivan's severed head, which led to complaints being filed with the gardaí.
Personal life
Dunne lives in Malahide with his wife and their two children.