Meet the Chef – Craig Wainwright Chef and Landlord #Blog

Lisa Edwards
1st December 2016

Continuing with our series to find out more about the people who make our food. What makes them tick.

Here are Head Chef and Landlord, Craig Wainwright of The White Horse, Gastro Pub at Chester Racecourse answers!

How long have you been a chef?

To long(16years)

Who was your finest mentor?

Jez Houlbrook/ Dave Gater

What is the most valuable lesson you have learnt in the kitchen?

Work smart not hard! Get stuff done if you have time, as when you need it you won’t have time.

Which chef do you admire most and why?

I don’t admire anyone in particular, I’ve worked with a lot of great guys. TV chefs are great and are all doing well for themselves but I wouldn’t say admire them.

How would you describe your style of cooking and current menu?

Honest, fresh and filling

What do you hate most about the Restaurant business?

The hours

What meal do you like cooking most for yourself?

Don’t have a favourite meal very much a mood eater!

What is your favourite drink?

Coffee(I live off the stuff )

What car do you drive

Beat up Peugot 206 (good on fuel)

 What do you do for fun?

Play golf

Married or Single – if married to whom and how long – children?

Married to Charlotte for 5 years now 3 kids Florence, Douglas & Stanley

Which football team do you support?

Stoke City

Taste Cheshire are paying – where would you like to go for a meal?

Eleven Madison Park (might as well get a free holiday if you’re paying)

What foods are cool at the moment?

All foods are cool it’s just what you do with it!

Who is making it happen in the industry at the moment?

Loads of people! The team in The White Horse

What are your Three Favourite Films?

Happy Gilmore, Bad Boys, Tin Cup

Twitter or Facebook?

Neither

How long do you see yourself being a chef

Forever

What’s the secret to a restaurant dish?

Flavour and the way it is presented

What annoys you most when you go out for a meal

Other customers ( I like my own company)