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Richard Corrigan – Three-Time Winner of the Great British Menu & Founder of Corrigan’s Collective
Richard Corrigan is best known for his bold, produce-led cooking and his ability to build and revive some of Britain’s most celebrated restaurants. A Michelin-starred chef with deep Irish roots, he has created enduring institutions such as Corrigan’s Mayfair, Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, and Daffodil Mulligan. Beyond the kitchen, he is recognised for winning the Great British Menu, cooking for Queen Elizabeth II and championing hospitality leadership, sustainability, and resilience in one of the world’s most demanding industries.
Credentials and Impact
Richard Corrigan began his culinary career at just 14, training at the Kirwin Hotel in Athboy, Ireland. Determined to learn his craft, he moved to the Netherlands in 1981 to work in leading hotels, including the Hilton in Amsterdam, before relocating to London in 1985, where he trained under Michel Lorrain at Le Méridien Piccadilly. Through the 1990s he rose to head chef at Mulligan’s in Mayfair, then opened Lindsay House, earning Michelin stars there and earlier at Fulham Road Restaurant. These formative years shaped his produce-led cooking, resilience, and uncompromising standards.
Today, Richard leads the Corrigan Collection, which includes Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill, Corrigan’s Mayfair, Daffodil Mulligan, Virginia Park Lodge, and newer ventures such as Gibney’s London and the Portrait Restaurant at the National Portrait Gallery. His work has influenced modern British dining through a focus on seasonal ingredients, strong hospitality culture, and mentorship. Beyond his kitchens, he speaks on leadership and entrepreneurship, inspiring the next generation of chefs and restaurateurs while helping to elevate Britain’s global culinary reputation.
Publications and Media
Richard Corrigan has shared his expertise through cookbooks including ‘From the Waters and the Wild’, ‘The Clatter of Forks and Spoons’ and ‘Cookery School’. Alongside writing, he has been a familiar face on television, appearing on Channel 4’s ‘The Taste’, Channel 5’s ‘The Wright Stuff’, BBC Two’s ‘Something for the Weekend’ and BBC America’s ‘Chef’s Race’, bringing his warmth, wit, and straight-talking culinary insight to audiences around the world.
Why Book Richard?
Richard Corrigan is hired as a speaker for his rare combination of culinary excellence, entrepreneurial success, and hard-won leadership experience. From earning Michelin stars to building and reviving acclaimed restaurants, he brings real-world insight into resilience, teamwork, and navigating high-pressure environments. His talks blend candid storytelling with practical lessons on building strong teams, maintaining standards, and turning setbacks into opportunity.
Audiences value his warmth, humour, and straight-talking style, as well as the perspective of someone who has cooked for royalty, won major culinary awards, and grown a respected hospitality collection. Whether speaking to business leaders, hospitality professionals, or aspiring entrepreneurs, Richard inspires with lessons on vision, discipline, and perseverance, leaving listeners with clear, actionable ideas drawn from a lifetime at the top of one of the world’s most demanding industries.
