James Dugan
James Dugan worked in Michelin starred establishments in London and Hampshire before becoming Head Chef at Amberley Castle, only a few miles from where he grew up. James makes his food fun by creating classic British dishes from his guests childhood and giving them an exciting modern twist. His hugely popular afternoon tea service is no different, re-inventing classic dishes such as the Chelsea bun and giving them a contemporary twist.
James uses mainly local produce in season, which he painstakingly searches out himself where necessary. His dishes are different, interesting and delicious. 'Thrilling, but filling' is how one food writer put it, which is exactly right.
