i. Biography
Signature
Franco-British cooking is the register Steve Williams has made his own at 40 Maltby Street: British produce, seasonal small plates, and a style that keeps the plate clean and the flavours legible. Steve Williams focuses on Franco-British food.
Acclaim
The Michelin star earned at The Harwood Arms in London in 2011 is the key recognition attached to Williams’s career. It confirms a run of work already visible in the kitchens that shaped him and in the measured, seasonal approach he carries at 40 Maltby Street. The Michelin star earned at The Harwood Arms in London in 2011 remains the major award attached to Williams's career. It sits neatly within the chronology of his work, not as an interruption but as confirmation of a trajectory already visible in the kitchens that came before and after. Set beside his current London kitchen at 40 Maltby Street, it gives his reputation a precise and enduring reference point.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Steve
What is Steve Williams's current role?
As of 2026, Steve Williams is Executive Chef.
Where did Steve Williams train or study?
Steve Williams trained at Lostock Hall High School and WR Tuson College.
What is Steve Williams known for?
Seasonal British small plates.
