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Our 2021 Chefs

After a brief hiatus in 2020 where we rested the festival during the pandemic, the 2021 Signature Food Festival made a triumphant return to The Chester Hotel, marking our grandest event yet. Opening the festival was none other than Marco Pierre-White, hailed as perhaps the most influential British chef of his generation. Joining him for their eagerly anticipated debut was Richard Corrigan.

And by popular demand Atul Kochhar, Glynn Purnell, Martin Wishart, and Phil Howard returned and delighted our guests with some truly exceptional events.

This year's exceptional lineup underscored our commitment to bringing world-class dining experiences to Aberdeen, and the event's success was a testament to the enduring appeal and prestige of the Signature Food Festival at the Chester Hotel.
Marco Pierre-White
Fomerly of Le Gavroche and Harveys
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Marco Pierre White
Friday 5th & Saturday 6th November
Marco Pierre-White is one of the most influential British chefs of his generation.
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Atul Kochhar
Kanishka
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Atul Kochhar
Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th November
Atul Kochhar, rose to fame as one the first Indian chefs to win a coveted Michelin star.
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Phil Howard
Elystan Street
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Phil Howard
Friday 12th & Saturday 13rd November
A quiet culinary professional, a chef's chef and highly respected culinary figure, Philip Howard chef and co-owner of Elystan Street in London. Elystan Street opened in September 2016 to huge critical acclaim and has amassed many awards since.
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Glynn Purnell
Purnells
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Glynn Purnell
Monday 15th November
Making a welcome return to Signature 2021, Glynn Purnell, AKA the 'Yummy Brummie'.
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Richard Corrigan
Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill
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Richard Corrigan
Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th November
Richard is undoubtedly the most established and well-known Irish chef we have in the country.
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Martin Wishart
Restaurant Martin Wishart
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Martin Wishart
Friday 19th November
Martin was voted AA Chef of the Year 2010-2011 and was awarded an honorary degree of 'Doctorem Honoris Causa' for his outstanding culinary contribution to Scotland in 2011.
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