New head chef joins Fenchurch at Sky Garden

Premium international hospitality group, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, has appointed Kerth Gumbs as head chef of Fenchurch, Sky Garden's contemporary fine-dining restaurant on the 37th floor of London's Fenchurch Building (known as the Walkie Talkie, due to its shape). 

Starting next month, Gumbs will bring with him almost two decades of kitchen experience in world-class venues. He joins from restaurant and bar, Boiler & Co, where he held the role of head chef. Prior to that, he held the same position at Ormer Mayfair. 

Kerth Gumbs, newly appointed head chef at Fenchurch

A Le Cordon Bleu graduate, Gumbs was named winner of the London and south east region in BBC Two's Great British Menu 2020, making it to the national finals. He has also recently been announced as one of the judges for BBC Three's new Young MasterChef, due to air in 2023. 

"With its unrivalled city skyline views and its reputation as one of London's leading fine-dining rooftop restaurants, I'm thrilled to be joining the Fenchurch team," says Gumbs. "It is a beautiful and iconic venue with so much to give, and I'm really looking forward to putting my own stamp on the menu."

PB Jacobse, CEO of Rhubarb Hospitality Collection, adds: "We have long admired Kerth and we are so pleased to have him on board. His innovative and modern approach to fine dining and immaculate presentation skills will be a real asset and I know he will take Fenchurch to new heights."

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