Andrew Richards has been appointed Executive Chef at Thornton Hall Hotel

Thornton Hall hotel and spa has promoted Andrew Richards (pictured left) to executive chef and appointed Ben Mounsey (right) as head chef for its restaurant the Lawns. Richards replaces Matt Worswick, who started his new role as head chef of the Latymer at Pennyhill Park earlier this month. Having joined Thornton Hall as a junior sous chef in 2011, Richards will now oversee the running of its entire dining offering. This will include the hotel’s brasserie, private dining, lounge bar and banqueting facilities. Originally from Sheffield, Richards has more than 17 years’ experience in the industry and joined Thornton Hall from Mallory Court hotel in Leamington Spa.