Russell Brown

Russell Brown

Greatest achievement to date: Awarded first Michelin Star in Dorset for 20 years, January 2010.

Russell Brown found his vocation at the ripe old age of 27. His first full-time cooking job was as a commis chef at the Alverton Manor Hotel in Truro. There he worked under Head Chef Colin Gilbert and was soon chef de partie on the sauce section.

“This is a great industry but you do need real passion to succeed and I think enjoying the actual craft of what we do is vital. I try to teach chefs how every little job has an effect on the final plate of food, whether that’s picking the spinach or else scrubbing mussels.”

Russell’s first Head Chef job was in Dorset, at the Yalbury Cottage Hotel near Dorchester where he was awarded 2 AA rosettes. Russell then moved to the Horn of Plenty in Devon, working for Peter Gorton.

In April 2003, Russell & his wife Elena opened their own restaurant back in Dorset. Russell believes the long hours and hard work have made all the difference, but he’s careful to protect his staff.

Russell has also just retained his Michelin star and he also retained his 3 AA rosettes in 2011. Sienna is the smallest Michelin starred restaurant in the UK.

You may also know Russell Brown from his latest TV appearence on Best Dish, The Chefs ITV1 Monday, October 31st 2011.

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