Christopher Naylor (chef)
Christopher Naylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Employer | Restaurant Vermeer |
| Known for | Michelin star |
| Predecessor | Pascal Jalhaij[1] |
Christopher Naylor (born 1970) is a British head chef, leading the kitchen of the Michelin starred Restaurant Vermeer in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[2] Under his leadership, Restaurant Vermeer was awarded one Michelin star in the periods 2005-2007 and 2011–present.[3][4][5][6]
In 2004, Naylor took over the two starred Restaurant Vermeer from head chef Pascal Jalhaij.[7] As new head chef, Michelin warned Naylor that it was virtual impossible to retain both Michelin stars and difficult to keep one star.[8] To everyones surprise, Naylor managed to retain one star.[9][10] In 2007, he was not so lucky and the restaurant lost its star.[11] After three years without a star, the quality of the cooking of Naylor was again recognized with a Michelin star for restaurant Vermeer in 2011.[12]
In 2016, while Vermeer - which is part of fivestar, NH Hotel Group owned hotel Barbizon Palace - was closed for an intensive refurbishment, Naylor opened pop-up restaurant Roomservice at Olof's in an adjacent church.[13] This restaurant was furbished with former inventory of the hotel. Apart from Vermeer, Naylor will also be responsible for the restaurant in Amsterdam-based hotel Doelen, which is part of the NH Collection label.[14]
Naylor had his formal cooking education in Cheshire, United Kingdom, at the Weaverham High School and the Mid Cheshire College of Further Education. In the Netherlands, he started as sous-chef in "Hotel Grand", under Albert Roux. Later he moved on to La Rive and worked as junior sous-chef under Robert Kranenborg. He continued his collaboration with Kranenborg as sous-chef in Vossius and head-chef in La Cirque.[15]
External links
References
- ^ Kok, Richard (20 July 2004). "Chris Naylor opvolger Jalhaij bij Restaurant Vermeer". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ Restaurant Vermeer
- ^ Brandligt, Vivie (1 May 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2006 t/m 2011". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013. Historical overview Dutch Michelin stars 2006-2011
- ^ Brandligt, Vivie (22 November 2010). "Totaaloverzicht Michelinsterren 2011". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013. Historical Overview Dutch Michelin stars 2011
- ^ Brandligt, Vivie (28 November 2011). "Totaaloverzicht Michelinsterren 2012". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013. Historical Overview Dutch Michelin stars 2012
- ^ Brandligt, Vivie (26 November 2012). "Totale Michelinsterrenoverzicht 2013". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013. Historical Overview Dutch Michelin stars 2013
- ^ Kok, Richard (20 July 2004). "Chris Naylor opvolger Jalhaij bij Restaurant Vermeer". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ Kok, Richard (10 August 2004). "Michelin: 'Vermeer raakt ster kwijt'". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ Roemaat, Bianca (17 November 2004). "Abrupte stijlbreuk in restaurant Vermeer". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ Kok, Richard (2 March 2005). "'Vermeer moet verdomd blij zijn met één ster'". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ van der Reijden, Demian (28 November 2007). "Kersvers 'sterlozen' moeite met houding". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ Brandligt, Vivie (23 November 2010). "Michelin 2011: Chris Naylor noemt Michelinster heel speciaal". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.
- ^ http://www.iamsterdam.com/en/visiting/what-to-do/eating-and-drinking/dining-out-amsterdam/restaurant-listing/roomservice-at-olofs
- ^ http://chefsfriends.nl/nh-collection-doelen-hotel-amsterdam-zoekt-restaurant-manager/
- ^ Kok, Richard (20 July 2004). "Chris Naylor opvolger Jalhaij bij Restaurant Vermeer". Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 January 2013.