Stefan Matz
Stefan Matz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Head Chef |
| Employer | Ashford Castle |
| Known for | Michelin star with Erriseask House |
Stefan Matz is a German head chef of Ashford Castle and The g Hotel. He was, together with his brother, owner of the Michelin starred restaurant and hotel Erriseask House in Ballyconneely in County Galway, Ireland.[1][2][3]
Previously of Ashford Castle and The g Hotel. He was, together with his brother, owner of the Michelin starred restaurant and hotel Erriseask House in Ballyconneely in County Galway, Ireland.[4][5][6]
Matz did his training in Germany and Switzerland, working amongst others in Restaurant Chesery in Gstaad.[7] From 1989 to 2001 he was co-owner and head chef of Erriseask House. He left to work in Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links in Dublin.[8] In 2003 he left the big city and joined the kitchen brigade of Asford Castle in Cong, County Galway.[9]
Awards
Erriseask House
- Chef of the Year 1995 - Egon Ronay Guide[10]
- Bib Gourmand 1998[11]
- Irish Beef Award 1999 - Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guide[12]
- Michelin star with Erriseask House 2000 and 2001[13]
Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links
- Three AA Rosettes[14]
Ashford Castle
- Chef of the Year 2007 - Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guide[15]
- Best Chef 2010 - 2010 Ireland Good Eating Guide[16]
Personal life
According to Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guide, Matz is a modest but highly skilled chef.[17]
References
- ^ Michelin Online Republic of Ireland
- ^ Highbeam
- ^ Chef profile
- ^ Michelin Online Republic of Ireland
- ^ Highbeam
- ^ Chef profile
- ^ Chef profile
- ^ Highbeam
- ^ Ireland Guide
- ^ Erriseask House
- ^ Chef profile
- ^ 1999 Award Winners Irish Beef Award
- ^ Michelin Online Republic of Ireland
- ^ Chef profile
- ^ Ireland Guide
- ^ Ashford Castle's Stefan Matz named 'Best Chef' in Ireland
- ^ Ireland Guide
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