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Peter Gorton
Exec Chef
Peter began his career in 1980 at the age of 16 and trained at some of the best restaurants in Britain and around the world from The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny to Burnham Beeches Country House Hotel in Melbourne Australia and Jamin in Paris. He then became proprietor of The Horn of Plenty Country House Hotel and gained many national awards and accolades including a Michelin Star, and also owned The Carved Angel restaurant and cafes in Exeter, Taunton and Dartmouth and Gorton’s restaurant,Tavistock in Devon
Career history
- Gorton’s Restaurant Chef/Proprietor
- The Horn of Plenty Hotel previous Chef/Proprietor
- Carved Angel Restaurants, Dartmouth, Exeter, Taunton previous Chef/Proprietor
- Carved Angel Christmas Pudding Company Director
Accreditations
- Fellow of the MasterChef’s of Great Britain and previous Vice Chairman.
- A member of the Euro Toques representing the Southwest of England.
- Chef’s Forum Committee member representing the Southwest of England.