Colin Smith appointed head chef at Samlesbury Hall

Samlesbury Hall has named Colin Smith as its new head chef, and tasked him with creating a menu full of locally sourced ingredients.

Colin has 23 years of kitchen experience, beginning in the Houses of Parliament before moving on to London’s oldest French restaurant, L’escargot, which at the time held a Michelin Star.

He then moved to Lancashire, working at Shaw Hill Golf Club and Resort near Chorley, Preston North End Football Club where for eight years he worked as head chef, and more recently Warrington Wolves.