Chiara Tomasoni, finalist of MasterChef: The Professionals 2024, has joined the High Grange Devon team as Head of Feasting.
In this new role, she will work alongside founder and fire chef Luke Vandore-Mackay, leading the creation of the Silo Chef’s Table, Woodland Feast Nights, Fire Suppers and bespoke catering events across the south west, showcasing the magic of cooking over fire with Kamado Joe barbecues.
Luke Vandore-Mackay said: "Chiara brings extraordinary talent and energy to High Grange. Having seen her composure and skill on MasterChef, and then worked alongside her over several collaborations, it became clear she was the perfect person to help us grow our feasting offering."
Chiara said, “Here in our little pocket of Devon we are blessed with some of the finest produce this country has to offer, grown and reared with such skill and care. My mission will be to deliver unforgettable dining experiences that give these beautiful ingredients the space to shine, honouring them with fire, and cooking up dishes that reflect the landscape around us – abundant, generous, and alive with flavour.”
This appointment marks a significant step for High Grange, which has become one of the south west’s leading destinations for fire cookery since opening in 2020. Alongside its Fire School and catering, the new feasting programme will broaden the experience for guests and showcase the very best of seasonal cooking in Devon.
Forthcoming events include:
- Signature Fire School with Luke and Chiara - 11th October
- Deer in a day Fire School with Luke and Chiara - 15th November
- Chiara's Festive Hamper Workshop Sunday 30th November
- Christmas Dinner in Ceramic BBQ Fire School with Luke and Chiara - 3rd December
- Baking on Fire Saturday - 6th December
- Christmas Feast Night - 12th December
- Christmas Feast Night - 13th December
- Burns Night Supper and Ceilidh at Marine Theatre - 24th January
To find out more about each event and to book visit...