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A London Chef, A British Vision

Be introduced to the brilliant Jamie Welsh, our British culinary artisan and part of the Marriott team since 2003. Learn how our Executive Chef helped Gillray’s become the most promising bar in Westminster​ and discover how and why he collaborates with local farmers and blends seasonal ingredients to elevate his hearty creations.

Executive Chef - Jamie Welch

Jamie Welch is the pulse of Gillray’s, our innovative Westminster bar, and an experienced culinary artist with over 21 years in the field. He joined Marriott in 2003 as a Demi Chef de Partie at Meon Valley.

In 2011, he became Sous Chef at Grosvenor Square, subsequently becoming Executive Chef. His experience led him to build a high-performing food and beverage team at Marriott Hotel Sisli in Turkey and he was pivotal to the success of Marriott Grosvenor Square’s meeting space and catering concept Meetings Imagined, which later rolled out globally.

He was awarded ‘Marriott Europe Chef of the Year in 2015' followed by the hugely prestigious ‘Marriott Global Chef (ACE Award)' in 2016.

Chef Welch joined Gillray's Steakhouse in 2016 as Executive Chef, where he has showcased his creative talents, making the restaurant a very popular choice.

Executive Chef - Jamie Welch