Chef Ian Orr
Preparing the Opening Course for the Irish Restaurant Awards 2014
Chef Ian Orr – Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge
Best Chef Derry – Irish Restaurant Awards 2013
Head Chef at Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge in Derry, Ian is a native of the walled City and it means so much to him to be involved in the success that is ‘Brown’s’ in his own home town.
Tipped as one of Ireland’s top talents, Ian Orr trained under the late Robbie Millar at Northern Ireland’s formative Michelin starred restaurant Shanks before moving to London’s River Cafe and then as head chef at Rathmullan House Hotel in Donegal. Ian has selected and trained his team to maintain his high standards.
Driven by a passion for good local produce and seasonality, over the years his culinary finesse has caught the attention of food writers and experts resulting in several awards and listings in leading food guides. Ian has just been awarded Chef of the Year Ireland 2013 by Georgina Campbell.
He has shown impressive form as head chef at Rathmullan House, and Brown’s already has a confidence and elan about style, service and its cooking that is utterly winning.
