Meet the Chef – Kevin Wigglesworth – Executive Chef, Opera Grill #Meet the Chef
Lisa Edwards
5th October 2016
Continuing with our series to find out more about the people who make our food. What makes them tick.
Here are Executive Chef , Kevin Wigglesworth of Opera Grill Chester’ answers!
How long have you been a chef?
32 Years
Who was your finest mentor?
My brother who worked for some great chefs including; Anton Mosimann at the Dorchester and the Roux brothers
What is the most valuable lesson you have learnt in the kitchen?
Be organised
Which chef do you admire most and why?
Albert Roux, who provided me with my first taste of Michelin star food. I learnt so much from him
How would you describe your style of cooking and current menu?
Opera Grill offers an internationally inspired grill using outstanding ingredients
What do you hate most about the Restaurant business?
Not having enough family time
What meal do you like cooking most for yourself?
I love to cook steak on an open BBQ, as it imparts a great flavour
What is your favourite drink?
A good bottle of red wine
What car do you drive?
I have a BMW RR hp4 motorbike
What do you do for fun?
Ride my 1978 Harley Davidson
Married or Single – if married to whom and how long – children?
Divorced, two children, I have a 23 year old who works as a teacher and a 17 year old who is at college
Which football team do you support?
Burnley FC
Taste Cheshire are paying – where would you like to go for a meal?
Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant The Fat Duck
What foods are cool at the moment?
Japanese food –we have many Japanese inspired dishes on the menu at Opera Grill
Who is making it happen in the industry at the moment?
For me it’s got to be Jason Atherton
What are your Favourite Films?
True Romances, Shawshank Redemption
Twitter or Facebook?
How long do you see yourself being a chef?
As long as possible!
What’s the secret to a restaurant dish?
Amazing fresh produce
What annoys you most when you go out for a meal?
When the food arrives cold