Mr Dave Ashton has been appointed the new Executive Head Chef at the Lowry Hotel’s River Restaurant.

Bringing with him Northern charm alongside a decade of extensive experience in fine dining to his new role at a five-star hotel, Dave has an impressive history of Executive Head Chef roles at respected hotels including Crewe Hall Hotel and Park Royal Hotel by QHotels Group.

Dave’s passion for food started at an early age, being runner-up in De Vere’s Young Chef of the Year in 2000 and eventually wining the accolade in 2001. The award, organised by De Vere Academy of Hospitality, honours promising hospitality talents.

He commented, “I am thrilled to join the River Restaurant at the Lowry Hotel Manchester in my new role as Executive Chef. I hope o bring my new creative vision to the restaurant using the local and seasonal produce that the hotel is famous for and creating classic British dishes to a high standard.”

Dave also hopes to bring a fresh feel to the restaurant this year. Working with the team, Dave has started introducing new dishes to the hotel’s classic menu. There will be a full menu update later this year when the restaurant undergoes major developments in the second half of the year.