About Kenny Atkinson

Managing the magnificent 3AA Rosette Kenny Atkinson at the Orangeryand the recently opened contemporary offering 'The Brasserie by Atkinson', Kenny has always remained fiercely loyal to local suppliers and offers affordable, quality food across all menus; "I want to see the money I spend go right back into the local farmers' pockets," he explains.

TV Chef Kenny Atkinson

Kenny is Newcastle born and bred. He took on his first head chef position at the Greenway Hotel near Cheltenham in 2003, a post he remained in for nearly three years, winning three AA rosettes.

He then moved to St Martin's on the Isles of Scilly in 2006, when he was appointed executive head chef of St Martin's on the Isle. During his stay on the island, the hotel was named Cornwall Restaurant of the Year by the Good Food Guide and achieved a Michelin star - the first for an establishment on the Isles of Scilly.

In July 2008, Atkinson returned to his roots to take over the executive head chef role at Seaham Hall Hotel in County Durham, where he soon earned his second Michelin star at The White Room.

He joined Rockliffe Hall in December 2009, and within weeks of opening Rockliffe's flagship fine dining restaurant 'Kenny Atkinson at The Orangery', he was appearing on the Great British Menu and shot to national fame with his much loved and winning mackerel dish.

The Orangery was awarded three AA rosettes within 9 months of opening and has fast gained its reputation as the highest quality fine-dining restaurants in the North of England.

To find out more about sampling the delights of Kenny's culinary skills here at Rockliffe Hall please call us on 01325 729999.