Adam Byatt
Adam Byatt, London based Michelin Starred Chef and owner of three restaurants. Adam’s style of food is modern British with a French gastronomic influence. Each of his restaurants offer something personal to diners, albeit in different ways but all inherently with Adam’s style at the forefront.
At 16, Adam was introduced to the Savoy Education Trust who offered a placement as an apprentice chef at Claridge’s Hotel. He began college in Bournemouth via an opportunity with the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts and a scholarship with Claridge’s, graduating with distinction.
Adam joined head chef John Williams of Claridge’s for the Berkley Hotel before going on to join Philip Howard at the two Michelin starred Square Restaurant in Mayfair.
In 2001, Adam opened Thyme, his first restaurant. Thyme was an instant success winning countless awards including Time Out Restaurant of the Year 2003; Best Newcomer -Tatler Restaurant Awards 2003; winner Remy Restaurant Awards 2004 and winner Carlton London Restaurant of the year in conjunction with the Evening Standard.
In 2006 he took the prominent site within the Old Town in Clapham and launched Trinity which has a coveted Michelin star since 2016. It has been awarded many more accolades including Time Out’s best new restaurant, the AA’s prestigious ‘London Restaurant of the year’ as well as holding three AA rosettes for sixteen years. Trinity was voted in the Top Ten restaurants in London by both Hardens and Zagat and listed in the Times Top100 restaurants in the UK for ten years.
In 2012, Adam opened Bistro Union; a quintessentially British Bistro, providing an all-day dining experience in a relaxed environment.
During 2015, Trinity underwent an extensive refurbishment, including a new dining room on the first floor, aptly named, Upstairs, providing contemporary, relaxed dining.
Upstairs received a coveted Bib Gourmand, awarded by the Michelin Guide.
Adam became Culinary Director at Browns Hotel in Mayfair in 2019.
Adam was appointed Chair of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts in 2024. A huge honour and full circle moment in Adam’s career. The Academy is a highly prestigious institution which helps, educates, and inspires young professionals in the hospitality profession. As someone who is passionate about improving education for young professionals in hospitality, this will be Adam’s main area of focus.
Awarded Michelin “Mentor of the year” for 2025.
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