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Conrad Gallagher
Michelin-starred chef
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i. Biography
Near the farmlands of Letterkenny, County Donegal, Conrad Gallagher’s cooking draws on the plain weight of place and the polish of haute cuisine tradition, with luxury aesthetics and contemporary global influences folded into the work.
The Climb
Conrad Gallagher trained at Scoil Colmcille and St Eunan's College before setting out on a career shaped by some of the world’s most recognisable dining rooms. He went on to work as chef at Plaza Hotel in New York City, sous-chef at Peacock Alley in New York City, chef at Daniel in New York City, chef at Le Cirque in New York City, owner/operator at Metropolitan Bar and Restaurant in Letterkenny, County Donegal, chef/patron at Peacock Alley in Dublin (until 2002), owner/operator at Traffic in Manhattan, New York City, consultant at Sun International Group in South Africa (until 2004), Group Executive Chef at Sun International Group in South Africa (from 2004), operator at Geisha Wok and Noodle Bar in Cape Town (until 2009), director at Boutique Restaurants Concepts Ltd. In Dublin (from 2009), restaurant operator at Salon Des Saveurs in Dublin (from 2009), restaurant operator at Salon Des Saveurs in Dublin (from 2011), restaurant operator at The Dining Room With Conrad Gallagher in Dublin (from 2011), restaurant operator at Conrad's Kitchen in Sligo (from 2011), and Head Chef and reality tv host at Head Chef in Ireland (from 2011). The next chapter took him from the United States to Southern Africa and the Gulf: owner/operator at PoshBurger Bistro in Las Vegas, Nevada (2013), consulting executive chef at Ways & Means Oysters in Old Towne Orange, California (from 2013), owner and executive chef at Vanity Catering and Events in Costa Mesa, California (from 2014), owner/operator at Gallagher's on Stanley Street in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (from 2016), Corporate Chef and Culinary Director at Aura Hospitality & Food Services in Qatar (2016–2018), and Managing Director for hospitality and Food Services at Aura Hospitality & Food Services in Qatar (from 2018). Today, Conrad is founder / ceo of Food Concepts 360 (since 2018), owner of The Chefs Connection, founder of The Chefs Playground (since 2020), owner/operator of Off the Menu Food Emporium (since 2021), and owner/operator of Bistro Vin de Boeuf (since 2021).
Today
He is CEO of Food Concepts 360.
Signature
Conrad Gallagher is a Michelin-starred chef.
Recognition
Conrad Gallagher has received Michelin Guide — Michelin star (1998). Conrad's honors include Michelin star (1998), Best Full-Service Hospitality Company-Middle East and Africa, and Excellence Award for restaurant consulting services.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Conrad
What is Conrad Gallagher's current role?
As of 2026, Conrad Gallagher is CEO Food Concepts 360.
Where did Conrad Gallagher train or study?
Conrad Gallagher trained at Scoil Colmcille and St Eunan's College.
What recognition has Conrad Gallagher received?
Michelin star (1998).
