Chef
Simon Addison
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- New Milton, United Kingdom
i. Biography
The Climb
At Bletchley College, Simon Addison built the fundamentals that define professional kitchen work: discipline, precision, and the ability to stay measured under pressure. Those qualities carried into his time as Head Chef at Homewood Park Hotel & Spa, where the work demanded polish as much as pace. The next step came with the Executive Chef role at The Dining Room Restaurant in New Milton, United Kingdom. Addison’s progression reads as steady accumulation rather than shortcut — technique tightened over time, judgement sharpened, and authority earned through repetition at every level of the pass.
Today
British classics remain the anchor of the kitchen’s stated style, with the hotel’s garden supplying ingredients that bring a fresher register to familiar forms. Under Simon Addison, the balance is clear: recognisable dishes handled with restraint, and presentation kept clean rather than fussy. The cooking works by layering detail onto known dishes instead of chasing effect. Produce guides the plate quietly, and the result is food that holds to tradition while allowing room for refinement. That is the practical confidence at work here: to edit, not overbuild.
Signature
Simon Addison’s signature dishes include black pudding scotch eggs, Homewood sesame prawn toast, truffle gougeres, Salmon Tartare on tapioca crisp, and mini shepherd’s pie. The range moves between familiar British reference points and sharper contemporary plating, with each dish keeping its own clear identity. The contrast matters. Black pudding scotch eggs carry depth and weight; Salmon Tartare on tapioca crisp pushes toward lighter structure; truffle gougeres bring richness; mini shepherd’s pie shows how scale can be used as a point of control. In each case, the form is doing work, not just the flavour.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Simon
What is Simon Addison's current role?
As of 2026, Simon Addison is Executive Chef.
Where did Simon Addison train or study?
Simon Addison trained at Bletchley College.
What is Simon Addison known for?
Blend of British classics with a creative style and produce from the hotel's own garden.
