CHEF - PRIVATE & GUEST | KEYNOTE SPEAKER | EVENT HOST
MENU DEVELOPMENT | AUTHOR & MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR
CHEF - PRIVATE & GUEST | KEYNOTE SPEAKER | EVENT HOST
MENU DEVELOPMENT | AUTHOR & MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR
Simon offers modern interpretations of traditional flavours - focusing on simplicity, purity, and seasonal inspiration.
His passion is for fine dining, plating, and sharing his culinary expertise through teaching and tutorials - creating a playful and authentic dining experience.
CHEF - PRIVATE & GUEST
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
EVENT HOST
MENU DEVELOPMENT
AUTHOR & MEDIA CONTRIBUTOR
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCES
Whether it’s a corporate event in your office, a family party in a luxury location or a private dining experience in your home, Chef Simon can create a menu to meet your requirements.
Relive one of Simon’s winning MasterChef Champion menus, or enjoy some exciting bespoke dishes, all developed with passion, creativity and powerful flavours.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Motivational Speaking
Stage Hosting
Award Ceremony Compere
Team Bonding
Q&A
EVENT HOST
Food Festivals
Cookery Classes
Cookery Demonstrations
One to One Tuition
Team Building Events
Gala Dinners
Charity Events
STAGE HOST & EVENT COMPERE
Foodies Festival UK
Bolton Food & Drink Festival
The Welsh Game Fair
The Great Game Guide
Riga Latvia - Reaton Food Show
BBC Ideal Home Show
BBC Good Food Guide
MENU DEVELOPMENT
Having worked in a variety of culinary areas world wide I have a wealth of experience to bring to any area of menu development.
Menu development is the process of creating a menu that's profitable, sustainable, and meets customer preferences. It involves a combination of culinary talent, kitchen skills, and operational considerations.
New Trends
Classic Techniques
Molecular Gastronomy
Menu Costings
Flavour Balancing
Kitchen Take-overs
Guest Chef Nights
Gala Dinners
Bespoke Events
email simon@woodmanchester.com to begin your new menu journey
BROADCAST MEDIA
MasterChef UK judging panel: 2016 – present day
MasterChef UK 2019 Quarterfinals – Professional
Kitchen Host, WOOD Manchester
Midlands MetalHeads Radio: 2023 – present, Friday Breakfast Show Presenter
AUTHOR
At Home with Simon Wood
Fine Dining Made Simple
CONTRIBUTOR
MasterChef Kitchen Bible
MasterChef Street Food
MasterChef Classics
Lancashire Cookbook
Manchester Cookbook
Manchester Cookbook
Second Helpings
FOOD & DRINK WRITER
Lancashire Life Magazine
Signature Magazine
MasterChef UK
MasterChef Dubai
BBC Good Food
BROOD Magazine
Michelin Guide Recommendation
Two AA Culinary Rosettes
8+ Years
Most Loved Chef 2023
I Love MCR Awards
Leading formal restaurant 2018
This is Manchester Awards
Leading chef 2019
This is Manchester Awards
Leading chef 2022
This is Manchester Awards
Top 50 UK Game Restaurants - 2023
If you're not sure what your event needs?
Why not contact Chef Simon and create something bespoke to you
Open today | 09:00 – 21:00 |
Hours are a guide only
Simon operates 24/7 and aims to reply within 48 hours