Ian Swainson has been appointed as Head Chef at The Pass, South Lodge, an Exclusive Hotel

Ian Swainson
Michelin star chef, Ian Swainson, is today announced as the new Head Chef at The Pass, South Lodge, an Exclusive Hotel near Horsham, West Sussex. Ian joins The Pass from luxury country house hotel, the Samling, in Cumbria where he earned the restaurant 3 AA Rosettes and a Michelin star which he has held for the last three years. Cooking Michelin-starred cuisine for over 15 years in hotels and restaurants including l’ortolan in Reading, Seaham Hall in County Durham, Le Becasse in Ludlow and Chewton Glen in Hampshire, Ian’s food has been described as modern fine dining that packs real flavour. The announcement follows confirmation that Matt Gillan will leave The Pass at the end of April following ten years at South Lodge.
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Exclusive Hotels and Venues is a family owned collection of six individual and characterful country house hotels and venues situated across the south of England. Offering every imaginable leisure, wedding, meeting and training requirement and more they are all situated in beautiful locations, surrounded by acres of stunning countryside and gardens. Each has unique facilities including an award-winning spa, championship golf courses, state of...