Richard Corrigan has been announced as Chef Partner by hospitality companies Searcys and BaxterStorey, part of the WSH Group.

Corrigan, who previously collaborated with Searcys, has been charged with developing new menus and signature dishes for some of their locations, including the Gherkin in London and The Pump Room in Bath.

BaxterStorey provides bespoke hospitality services through restaurants, café bars, deli operations and executive dining rooms for a wide range of customers. It employs 5,500 people at over 600 commercial food service locations.

Richard Corrigan runs Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill off Piccadilly, Corrigan’s Mayfair, Daffodil Mulligan as well as Virginia Park Lodge in Cavan.

“It’s great to be back working with Searcys, BaxterStorey and the wider family, and to be part of mentoring the next generation of chefs,” said Corrigan. “They work in some fantastic locations across the UK and the shared commitment to food provenance and unpretentious cooking makes it a match made in heaven.”

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Paul Jackson, managing director at Searcys, commented: “It’s a real cultural alignment and we look forward to drawing on Richard’s flair and Michelin-starred experience to further develop our food offering and create memorable events.”

Kieran Callinan, managing director of BaxterStorey Ireland, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with Richard, and I am delighted to welcome him into the business to support menu development across Ireland.

“This strong partnership will not only help us build on a bright future for our chefs but will further drive our bold and exciting food innovation which centres around delighting the customer through memorable food experiences.”