Gary Lee appointed as executive chef of Sycamore Vino Cucina

Covent Garden’s Sycamore Vino Cucina has announced Gary Lee as the newly appointed executive chef of the restaurant located in luxury hotel, Middle Eight.  

With over 30 years’ experience, Lee began his career as sous chef at Caprice Restaurant, working alongside the acclaimed Mark Hix. He spent the next five years honing his skills for Asian and Vietnamese cuisine, working at several Asian establishments including Nobu and Nahm at the Halkin before talking up the position of head chef at Bambou Restaurant.

Since then, Lee has gained a wealth of experience within some of the capital’s finest establishments, including his most recent position as executive chef at The Ivy Restaurant where he oversaw the kitchen and private dining rooms as well as launching private member’s club, The Club at The Ivy.

Lee says of his appointment: "This is an exciting move for me, joining and leading the team at such a pivotal moment in our industry. I am all about championing quality sustainable seasonal produce whilst considering the needs of my guests, with our first menu of 2023 inspired by my commitment to wellness and the incredible ingredients found in the great British larder, designed to deliver maximum flavour and hopefully nothing but true satisfaction and happiness for guests."

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