Raymond McArdle

Raymond decided he wanted to become a Chef from a young age and set out a plan to work for the best this country could produce.  Spending Comis Chef learning with Paul Rankin he then moved on to work with Michael Deane for seven years progressing through the ranks to become Head Chef at Deane’s Belfast.  Raymond had a Vital role not only Running a Successful Restaurant but in helping gain a Michelin Star and three AA Rosettes at this time.

His passion burned for a new challenge so Raymond was head Chef in the Nuremore Hotel from 2001 to 2011 and propelled the Restaurant, now highly successful, to 3AA Rosettes an accolade currently held by one of the only hotels in Ulster.

Raymond has returned home to his roots as Head Chef and Restaurant Director of Restaurant 23 at Balmoral, Warrenpoint, currently in the top 3 in Northern Ireland in all International Food Guides

Restaurant Victoria by Ramond McArdle has recently opened at 60 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, headed up by David McGain his protégé and Head Chef. Described in the Irish Press as a "Breath of Fresh Air for Belfast".

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