Kevin Thornton is Chef Proprietor of Michelin starred Thornton’s Restaurant in Dublin’s St Stephen’s Green and is widely regarded as Ireland’s best chef and the great philosopher of Irish food. After many years of international experience including the renowned Restaurant Paul Bocuse in Lyon, Kevin and his partner Muriel opened their first restaurant in 1990. Since opening his first restaurant in 1990, Thornton’s Restaurant has won every major food award nationally and internationally and continues to set the standards in Ireland’s culinary landscape.

Kevin’s passion, understanding and drive to bring excellence to the plate has made him Ireland’s highest achieving chef and he is the first Irish chef ever to have received 2 michelin stars.

Kevin’s contemporary cooking is informed by the distinctive flavours of local produce and is inspired by his keen appreciation for nature.Kevin opened his second restaurant – Menu by Kevin Thornton – at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Belfast in March of 2009. Menu by Kevin Thornton offers a casual dining experience in stylish surroundings./p>

Kevin has been a food writer for many publications including The Sunday Business Post and The Gloss magazine. His TV work includes No Experience Required (RTE) Guerilla Gourmet (RTE) and two series of the very popular HEAT (RTE). His radio experience includes co-presenting Foodtalk – a six part series on Newstalk 106. He is also a regular contributor to The Food Show on 4FM.