Michelin starred Chef to put Copthorne Hotel Sheffield on Yorkshire culinary map.

Michelin starred Chef Daniel James is on a Yorkshire culinary mission to make Sheffield's newest four star hotel one of the region's most talked about gastronomic hotspots.

The recently appointed head Chef at the Copthorne Hotel, based next to Sheffield United's Bramall Lane football stadium, will oversee the hotel's 100 seater 1855 restaurant and bar, including the launch of a modern new menu built on a core of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

Multi-award winning Daniel has earned three AA rosettes during more than a decade's hospitality experience across the UK at high class venues in Wales, London and Cambridge. He joins from the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff and also worked for two years at one of Wales' most renowned country hotels, Llangoed Hall in Brecon.

Daniel, from Brecon, Powys, said: "Food is in my blood. My grandfather was a baker and I have some very fond childhood memories of cooking at home at the weekends. So you could certainly say food is a life long passion of mine.

"I have been fortunate to have won some of the industry's top awards during my career. But I don't cook for accolades, I cook because I love food and because I'm ambitious. Sheffield represents a new challenge for me, but I'm lucky to have joined a fantastic new hotel which is serious about becoming a major player in the Yorkshire culinary circuit."

"Yorkshire is home to some really unique flavours and dishes, from its world famous puddings to some well-loved cheeses, sauces and sweets. So why buy European, when the quality and variety is here on our doorstep? I am always on the look out for good quality local suppliers and I'm proud that seasonal, Yorkshire ingredients will form the heart of my menus here at the hotel," said Daniel.

Orla Watt, general manager at the Copthorne Hotel Sheffield, said: "Our vision is to make the restaurant here a leading name in the city for delivering good quality, modern menus at affordable prices. Daniel's appointment is a major part of that process and we look forward to showcasing his talent to our valued business and leisure guests following the launch of our new menu in May."

The new, 158 room Copthorne Hotel Sheffield brings the latest four star facilities and services to the heart of the city.

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