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Chris Cleghorn
Chef
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i. Biography
Born in Cardiff, Chris Cleghorn has built a career on timing, discipline, and a clear sense of place. The work has been steady rather than showy, with each step reinforcing the next. He is now Executive Head Chef at Olive Tree Restaurant in Bath, and the title signals continuity as much as responsibility. That connection to Olive Tree runs deep: he was head chef there in 2005, and since February he has held the Executive Head Chef role, bringing an established hand to a kitchen he already knows well.
Coming Up
The position places him inside one of Bath’s established hotel kitchens, where the restaurant and the chef’s own progression have been closely linked for years. Since 2013, he has shaped the kitchen at The Queensberry Hotel, with the title reflecting the scope of the role and the length of the commitment behind it. The facts point to a career built through consistency: early certainty, then years of service that turned into authority.
Where They Are Now
Since February, he has led Olive Tree Restaurant in Bath as Executive Head Chef. The move reads as progression within a familiar house rather than a reset. Cleghorn had already been head chef there in 2005, so the return to Executive Head Chef carries the weight of prior knowledge and earned trust. At Olive Tree Restaurant, his role now sits at the centre of the operation, shaped by experience, service rhythm, and the standards expected at this level.
In Their Words “I always knew from a young age that I wanted to cook.” “I always loved cooking, loved eating food.”
Career
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Chris
What is Chris Cleghorn's current role?
As of 2026, Chris Cleghorn is Executive Head Chef.
What recognition has Chris Cleghorn received?
Michelin star (2018).
