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Hywel Griffith
Chef
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i. Biography
Hywel Griffith trained at Coleg Menai in Bangor, where the foundations of his craft were laid before wider notice followed. From there, the work moved through kitchens that tested technique, pace and discipline, with Wales remaining a clear point of reference. His time as Sous Chef at Ynyshir near Machynlleth and later as Head Chef at Beach House in Oxwich, Wales, sits within a career shaped by responsibility as much as by cooking. As Chef Director at Beach House, Hywel Griffith holds a role that reaches beyond service, into the broader rhythm and direction of the restaurant.
The Path
Hywel Griffith trained at Coleg Menai in Bangor before beginning a career that moved through a series of kitchens, each one adding to his experience. The progression runs through chef at The Lanesborough Hotel in London, chef at The Chester Grosvenor, Sous Chef at Ynyshir in Wales, Head Chef at Paul Heathcote’s Longridge Restaurant, and Head Chef at Freemasons at Wiswell (from 2011). Taken together, those roles show a career built on movement, discipline and the steady accumulation of responsibility. In kitchens where standards are fixed and the pace does not soften, Griffith’s route points to a chef who learned the language of different rooms and carried that knowledge forward. By the time he arrived at Freemasons at Wiswell (from 2011), the title of Head Chef carried the weight of experience earned across varied settings. Today, Hywel is Head Chef and Chef Director of Beach House (since 2016). That combination places him at the point where cooking and stewardship meet, with responsibility for both the pass and the restaurant’s wider direction.
The Work Today
At Beach House in Oxwich, Wales, Griffith’s cooking is shaped by Welsh produce, giving the kitchen a regional anchor. The work is tied to place rather than abstraction, with the ingredients of Wales setting the terms of the menu’s identity. The dual role of Head Chef and Chef Director extends Griffith’s remit beyond the pass. It places him in the structure around the kitchen as well as inside it, with influence over both execution and culinary direction. At Beach House, that balance is part of the job itself: precision in service, consistency in output, and a clear emphasis on Welsh produce.
Acclaim
Hywel Griffith has received MICHELIN Guide | One Michelin Star (2020). Hywel's honors include Michelin star (2020), 3 AA Rosettes, and 3 Rosettes. These awards mark the standard reached at Beach House, where the work has been recognised formally while staying tied to the ingredients and character of Wales.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Hywel Griffith's current role?
As of 2026, Hywel Griffith is Chef Director.
Where did Hywel Griffith train or study?
Hywel Griffith trained at Coleg Menai in Bangor.
What recognition has Hywel Griffith received?
Michelin star (2020).
