Chef Stuart Deeley

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About Chef Stuart Deeley

Stuart Deeley is a highly acclaimed British chef, best known as the 2019 champion of MasterChef: The Professionals. He is celebrated for his modern British cuisine, focusing on bold, seasonal flavors and open-fire cooking techniques. Originally from Birmingham, he has led kitchens at several respected establishments.

★Awards & Recognition

★MasterChef: The Professionals Winner (2019)★Michelin Recommended (for Smoke)★FE Hall of Fame (Association of Colleges… (2024)

Chef Timeline

Early Career

Worked at Mallory Court and Eden Hotel Collection

Mallory Court / Eden Hotel Collection

Gained early experience in respected kitchens.

Pre-2019

Worked at Simpsons and The Wilderness

Simpsons / The Wilderness

Perfected his cuisine in respected Midlands kitchens.

2019

Won MasterChef: The Professionals

Achieved national recognition as the champion of the culinary competition.

Post-2019

Chef Director at Hampton Manor Estate, founded Smoke

Smoke (Hampton Manor Estate)

Established the Michelin recommended Smoke, known for ingredient-led, open-fire cooking.

2025 (approx.)

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Customer Perception

Customer feedback highlights his cooking as 'delicious and fun,' creating a 'perfect experience' with a 'great atmosphere.' Dishes like his lobster ravioli are described as comforting and memorable.

Cuisine Highlights

Refined British DiningBold, Seasonal FlavoursOpen-Fire CookingIngredient-Led Cuisine

News

March 2026: The Good Food Guide highlights Stu Deeley's return to the classical focus of his earlier career at The Warwick at Mallory Court.
November 2025: The MICHELIN Guide includes new additions featuring his work.
October 2025: Inducted into the FE Hall of Fame by the Association of Colleges for his dedication and mentorship.
December 2024: MeatandOneVegBlog reflects on Smoke, praising its 'delicious and fun cooking' and 'great atmosphere,' expressing anticipation for his next venture.
May 2024: Appeared as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals 'Comeback Week' to taste street food efforts.
April 2024: The MICHELIN Guide praises 'damn fine fire-licked lamb and boulangère potatoes' at Smoke, Hampton Manor.
March 2024: Featured in a new post by MeatandOneVegBlog about his work at Laghi’s Deli, signaling a bright future.

Restaurants by chef

Smoke (Hampton Manor Estate), The Warwick (Mallory Court), Simpsons, The Wilderness, Laghi's Deli (guest chef), Mallory Court (early career), Eden Hotel Collection (early career)