Tony Ryan graduated with distinction from Rockwell catering college. He worked in various hotels and restaurants before moving to work at the 910 bedroom Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch, London and also worked at Lords Cricket Ground and Twickenham.
Ryan moved to New York where he worked in restaurants such as the 250 seater Mustang Harry’s 250 and the 260 seater Robert Emmetts as Head Chef. During this time Tony also catered many parties for the New York Times, MTV, Broadway Shows and Political Conventions. Tony also frequently appeared on the Food Network while working with celebrities such as the Duchess of York – Sarah Ferguson.
Tony represented New York in a ready set cook in the city’s Javits Centre which he won. He featured in a contingent of chefs that hosted a Gala Dinner for Mayor Guilliani at Gracie Mansion on St. Patrick’s Day. Tony was a member of the taste of New York chefs who provided restaurant samples at an annual event held in Manhattan, catering to over 80,000 people.
Since his return to Ireland in 2003, our Head Chef has worked in Galway and prides himself on his fresh and innovative approach to cooking.