Michael Yates has been appointed as Executive Chef at Nomad London
NoMad London, the elegant hotel located in the storied Grade II-listed building in the heart of Covent Garden, has appointed Michael Yates to the role of Executive Chef.
A British native with experience in some of Europe's most celebrated Michelin-starred kitchens, Chef Michael will be at the helm of the culinary program at NoMad London, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency.
Bringing his minimalist style to the hotel's culinary offering, he will showcase local provenance and highlight single ingredients, letting simplicity shine. Chef Michael's first menu will launch on 26th April.
Originally from Langho, Lancashire in the Ribble Valley, Michael Yates discovered a passion for cooking when he was 16 and never looked back. A job at a local Italian restaurant sparked his journey to some of the world's finest kitchens. He developed an appreciation for local produce at Northcote in Blackburn and spent time in Edinburgh at Restaurant Martin Wishart. His career also took him to the three-Michelin-starred kitchen Oud Sluis, a former culinary destination in the Netherlands; it was here where Michael learned to execute at the highest of levels. From there, Chef Michael traveled to luxury resort, Qualia on Hamilton Island, Australia where he learned to scale his skills without sacrificing quality.
In 2016 Yates seized the opportunity to open his own restaurant with his partner in a neighborhood that fostered their affection for Antwerp. Sail and Anchor, a 24-seat restaurant, showcased his love and dedication to quality, locally sourced ingredients. It was here that Chef Michael honed his skills and passion for ingredient focused tasting menus that changed daily in response to the produce supplied by a collective of local farmers and growers. He successfully cultivated this intimate, lively restaurant for seven years before making the decision to close and take the next step in his career with NoMad London.
Throughout every stop of his career, Chef Michael has honored the stories of the producers, growers, and fishermen he's worked with. He plans to continue this tradition, and impress with an understated, nostalgic style that sings with harmonious blends of fat, acid and salt.
When he's not in the kitchen, you'll find Chef Michael playing a round of tennis or hiking with his dog Meya. But mostly these days, you'll find him in the Covent Garden kitchen.