Portrait of Paul Croasdale
i. Biography
Since 2021, Paul Croasdale has been chef-patron of Flitch of Bacon in Essex, United Kingdom, a role reached by way of school-age kitchen work in North Wales and Head Chef posts across major British restaurants.
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The Climb
Paul Croasdale’s early career moved with polish through some sharp London addresses: he worked as Head Chef at Berners Tavern (from 2014), Head Chef at Heddon Street Kitchen, Head Chef at Alyn Williams at the Westbury, and later as director at The Flitch of Bacon Limited (2021–2023). Today, he is Chef Patron of The Flitch of Bacon (since 2021), where the trajectory feels both earned and elegantly complete.
Today
Since 2021, Croasdale has led Flitch of Bacon as chef-patron in Essex, United Kingdom. The title marks the current point in the arc: not only running a kitchen, but attaching his name and leadership to the restaurant’s direction.
Recognition
Those appointments show a career moving from leadership within established kitchens to a role carrying patron-level responsibility.
FAQ
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What is Paul Croasdale's current role?
As of 2026, Paul Croasdale is Chef-patron.
Where did Paul Croasdale work before?
Paul Croasdale's earlier career included Berners Tavern, Heddon Street Kitchen, and Alyn Williams at the Westbury.
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