i. Biography
The Path
London dining rooms where timing, consistency, and control are non-negotiable shaped Christian Turner’s early career. From 2011, his leadership roles at The Wolseley, Colbert, and The Beaumont Hotel at The Wolseley Hospitality Group in London, United Kingdom placed him inside a hospitality group built on precision and repeatability. That stretch established the habits that matter in high-volume kitchens: clean execution, close attention to detail, and an understanding that service is as much about rhythm as it is about cooking. At The Delaunay in London, United Kingdom, the head chef role gave Turner a clearer remit over a kitchen with a defined identity. From there, he moved to head chef at Manzi's in Soho, London, United Kingdom, from 2023, continuing through a sequence of central London addresses that each added another layer to his experience. Since 2025, Turner has been executive chef of The Newman, the latest step in a career built through some of the capital’s most closely watched kitchens.
The Work Today
Classic dishes with Northern European influences sit at the centre of Turner’s current work at The Newman. The cooking is measured and familiar, but the international reference points give it shape. As executive chef in London, Christian Turner works in a register that favours clarity over noise, with the menu’s classic foundations carrying the room’s identity. Since 2025, his role at The Newman has been to hold that balance: tradition on one side, restrained interpretation on the other.
Acclaim
The clearest markers in this chronology are the executive chef role at The Newman and the head chef post at The Delaunay. Together, they show the point at which Christian Turner moved from leadership roles at The Wolseley, Colbert, and The Beaumont Hotel at The Wolseley Hospitality Group in London, United Kingdom (from 2011) into higher-profile kitchen leadership. The sequence reads as advancement through established rooms, with each appointment adding weight to the one before it. Turner’s time at The Delaunay and his current position at The Newman frame a career shaped by continuity, progression, and the steady accumulation of kitchen experience.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Christian
What is Christian Turner's current role?
As of 2026, Christian Turner is Executive Chef.
Where did Christian Turner work before?
Christian Turner's earlier career included The Wolseley Hospitality Group, The Delaunay, and Manzi's.
What is Christian Turner known for?
Classic dishes with Northern European influences.
