Head chef promoted at Chapter

Chapter, the Edgbaston-based restaurant, has promoted head chef Nathan Swift to the role of executive chef.

Nathan (pictured) played a crucial part in helping to set up Chapter, as well as recruiting and training the kitchen team.

He and chef director Ben Ternent have worked together for eight years - including at former Birmingham city centre restaurant Opus.

Nathan honed his culinary skills working for Michelin starred chef Michael Caines, where he developed a passion for designing menus based on British produce.

He joined Opus restaurant in Cornwall Street as a junior sous chef under Ben Ternent and quickly progressed to sous.

He was head chef when the restaurant had to close following the pandemic.

Nathan said: “It 's great to recognise Nathan in this way. We 've been a great team for a number of years and this acknowledges his contribution to the business. ”

Chapter benefitted from the huge success of the Commonwealth Games for Birmingham.

It was the venue for a lunch hosted by Speedo for families of swimmers and athletes participating in the games.

Families from Canada, Australia and New Zealand enjoyed a three-courses lunch at an exclusive event, at which Chapter welcomed Ellie Simmons and the competitive swimmer Michael Gunning.

Restaurant director Irene Allan said: “The Commonwealth Games presented Birmingham as a diverse, vibrant city with passion and conviction - it showed the world who we are.

“It was very special to entertain families from around the Commonwealth and the buzz was palpable. ”

Pictured: Nathan with Ellie Simmons and Ben Ternent