i. Biography
Craig Nelson is Head Chef at Ox and Finch in Glasgow, returning to a kitchen that already shaped his standards as a chef. The role places him in a house he knows from the inside, with the familiarity of the room matched by the demands of leading it.
The Path
Ox and Finch formed an early part of Craig Nelson’s career as Sous Chef, where the work was less about profile than about repetition, pace, and control. That kind of post teaches more than technique alone: it sharpens judgment at the pass, builds technical confidence, and shows how a kitchen holds together under pressure. In 2025, Craig Nelson returned to the restaurant as Head Chef, carrying that earlier experience back into the same house, now with broader responsibility and a clearer line of authority.
The Work Today
At Ox and Finch in Glasgow, Craig Nelson’s work now sits at the centre of service. Head Chef is a practical title: it means keeping standards tight, coordinating the room, and making sure the kitchen moves cleanly through each service without losing precision. The setting is Glasgow, but the work is defined by the daily discipline of the kitchen itself, where continuity and progression meet in one role. For Craig Nelson, the significance of the post lies in both memory and remit — a familiar venue, now entrusted to him from the top down.
Acclaim
Craig Nelson has received The Staff Canteen Awards — One to Watch (2025). One to Watch (2025) is the recognition attached to Craig Nelson’s name. It reflects the attention gathering around a career that has already been shaped by time at Ox and Finch and now by a 2025 return in the lead role. In trade terms, that kind of notice usually marks momentum rather than arrival: evidence that the work is being seen, and that the next stage is already underway.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Craig
What is Craig Nelson's current role?
As of 2026, Craig Nelson is Head Chef.
Where did Craig Nelson work before?
Craig Nelson's earlier career included Ox and Finch.
What recognition has Craig Nelson received?
One to Watch (2025).
