Carl Cleghorn

Carl Cleghorn is a modern British chef, TV personality, and private dining specialist known for delivering refined, high-impact culinary experiences defined by flavour, precision, and storytelling. He is a National Chef of the Year finalist and a 2026 Great British Menu contestant representing Wales.

Carl Cleghorn is a modern British chef, TV personality, and private dining specialist known for delivering refined, high-impact culinary experiences defined by flavour, precision, and storytelling.

With over 24 years of experience in professional kitchens, Carl Cleghorn has built a reputation at the highest level of the hospitality industry. He is a National Chef of the Year finalist and a 2026 Great British Menu contestant representing Wales, recognised for combining classical cooking techniques with bold, contemporary creativity.

As a private chef, Carl Cleghorn creates bespoke dining experiences for high-net-worth clients, luxury events, and premium brand collaborations across the UK and beyond. His cooking champions the very best of British produce, elevated through modern techniques and global influences, with a focus on clean, confident flavours and exceptional attention to detail.

Alongside his culinary work, Carl Cleghorn is an emerging television chef and food personality with a natural on-screen presence—calm, confident, and engaging. He specialises in translating complex, fine dining concepts into compelling, accessible content, making him an ideal fit for TV, digital media, and live food events.

Driven, ambitious, and commercially astute, Carl Cleghorn represents a new generation of British chefs—bridging the gap between fine dining, media, and modern luxury experiences. He is open to public engagements, media appearances, brand campaigns, and collaborative partnerships.