Dan’s delight as he joins elite group of UK chefs

The head chef at The Pepperpot Restaurant has been accepted into a prestigious organisation celebrating the country’s most accomplished and respected culinary professionals.

Dan Fincher, from the London Road-based restaurant, is now part of the Master Chefs of Great Britain.

Distinct from the popular TV show of a similar name, this long-established association recognises only those chefs who have reached the pinnacle of their profession through exceptional ability and commitment.

Dan now stands among an elite group of chefs that includes the esteemed John Williams MBE of The Ritz London, Darron Bunn of the iconic Gleneagles Hotel and Galton Blackiston, Michelin-starred chef-owner of Morston Hall in Norfolk.

This recognition comes on the back of The Pepperpot being recently awarded an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence under Dan’s leadership.

Dan said: “Being accepted into the Master Chefs of Great Britain is a tremendous honour.

“To be recognised alongside chefs I’ve long admired is incredibly humbling.

“It reflects the passion and precision we bring to every dish at The Pepperpot.”

Founded in 1982, the Master Chefs of Great Britain was established to champion culinary excellence throughout the UK and nurture the next generation of talent.

Dan added: “I’m proud to share the Master Chefs’ commitment to supporting young chefs.

“At The Pepperpot, I’m dedicated to training my team to reach the highest levels of skill and professionalism, with the hope that one day they’ll earn the same recognition.”

Graeme Fulton, owner of The Pepperpot, said: “Dan’s acceptance into the organisation is a major moment not only for him, but for our entire team.

“His high standards and relentless pursuit of excellence set the tone for the whole restaurant.

“That mindset is infectious, it inspires not just the kitchen, but our entire front-of-house team to deliver at the very highest level every day.

“It’s something our guests consistently recognise, the attention to detail, the atmosphere, and the overall experience are what truly sets us apart.”