Byron HayterAshdown Park Hotel & Country Club has appointed Byron Hayter as executive head chef. Byron brings a wealth of experience and flair to the kitchen of the luxury East Sussex Hotel, gained throughout his career. After starting work as a chef in Sandbanks, Dorset, Byron’s career has included becoming the youngest executive chef at Channel Islands' restaurant L’Horizon Beach, where he received the Gold Award for Channel Isles Chef of The Year and was a semi-finalist in ‘National Chef of The Year’. More recently he has held the executive chef position at Rhinefield House in the New Forest and Eastwell Manor in Kent. Provenance is of utmost importance to Byron and he strives to source the best suppliers from the local area. He believes that the food is the main star of any meal, however service and ambiance is key to overall enjoyment. To create the best dining experience possible, Byron will also be focusing on the service within the restaurant and enjoys coming out of the kitchen to meet diners in person, to receive their feedback personally, and provide recommendations. As executive head chef, Byron will be overseeing all aspects of dining at Ashdown Park including the two AA Rosette Anderida Restaurant, as well as the ever popular private dining, afternoon tea and picnics.