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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|year=1960|month=4|day=22}}
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| style = [[British cuisine]]
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| restaurants = Rhodes W1 Brasserie<br>Rhodes 24<br>Rhodes Restaurant<br>Arcadian Rhodes<br>Rhodes D7
| television = ''Gary Rhodes Autumn into Winter''<br>''Gary Rhodes Spring into Summer''<br>''Masterchef USA'' (2001)<br>''Masterchef UK'' (2000)<br>''New British Classics Nov/Dec''<br>''Gary's Perfect Christmas''<br>''Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes''<br>''Open Rhodes around Britain''<br>''More Rhodes around Britain''<br>''Rhodes around Britain''<br>''Hot Chefs''<br> ''Rhodes Across India''
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[[Image:Gary_rhodes_(1998).jpg|right|thumb|250px|Gary Rhodes on his 1998 book, ''Sweet Dreams''.]]
'''Gary Rhodes''' [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (born [[April 22]], [[1960]]) is a [[United Kingdom|British]] restaurateur, [[Food writing|cookery writer]], and [[celebrity chef]], known for his love of [[British cuisine]], distinctive hair style (which has since been shaved off) and use of butter and mustard (of which he says 'if you don't like it, use just a little') in many of his recipes. He is married to Jennie, having 2 children.

He has fronted [[BBC]] shows such as ''[[Masterchef]]'', ''[[Hell's Kitchen (UK TV series)|Hell's Kitchen]]'', and his own series, ''Rhodes Around Britain''. In 2006 he tried to represent the [[South of England]] in the BBC's [[Great British Menu]], but lost to [[Atul Kochhar]] .

As well as owning four restaurants, Rhodes also has his own line of [[Cookware and bakeware|cookware]] and [[bread]] mixes.

Gary can now be seen on the new [[ITV1]] programme ''[[Saturday Cooks]]'', as well as the [[UKTV Food]] show ''[[Local Food Heroes]]''.

==Career==
Born in South London in [[1960]], his family moved to [[Gillingham, Medway|Gillingham]], [[Kent]]. He had an early love of food, and after training at [[Thanet]] Technical College in [[Broadstairs]] (''now[[ Thanet College]]'') where he met his wife, Rhodes decided to travel to expand his knowledge.

His first job was at the [[Amsterdam]] [[Hilton Hotel]], and he then toured Europe in various jobs before becoming [[sous chef]] at the [[Reform Club]], [[Pall Mall, London|Pall Mall]] and then on to the Capital Hotel in [[Knightsbridge]].

Rhodes achieved the prestigious Head Chef position at the [[Castle Hotel, Taunton]] in Somerset. He retained the hotel's [[Michelin star]], at just 26 years of age. This was based on British food, and this was what has developed Rhodes wider career and publicity.

In 1990 Rhodes returned to London with his family to become Head Chef at the Greenhouse Restaurant in [[Mayfair]]. The menu became known for reviving British classics, including [[Faggot (food)|faggots]], fish cakes, braised [[oxtail]]s and even [[bread and butter pudding]]. He was awarded a Michelin star for the Greenhouse in January 1996.

In 1997 he opened his first restaurant ''City Rhodes'', and in 1997 ''Rhodes in the Square'' - both with global contract catering company [[Sodexho]]. This partnership expanded into the brasseries of ''Rhodes and Co'' in [[Manchester]], [[Edinburgh]] and [[Crawley]].

His first TV appearance was at the age of 27, courtesy of [[Glynn Christian]] on [[Hot Chefs]]. This led to ''Rhodes Around Britain'' and ''Garys Perfect Christmas''. His first book was subsequently published.

Rhodes has appeared on the BBC2 spoof gameshow [[Shooting Stars]], during which hosts [[Vic Reeves]] and [[Bob Mortimer]] asked him to 'represent fire through the medium of dance'.

Rhodes lives in [[Kent]] with Jennie and his two sons, Samuel and George.

He was created an [[Order of the British Empire|Officer of the British Empire]] (OBE) on [[17 June]] [[2006]].

==Restaurants==
* Rhodes W1, Cumberland Hotel - located in W1, [[London]]
* Rhodes 24 - located in the former NatWest Tower, now known as [[Tower 42]] [http://www.rhodes24.co.uk/]
* Rhodes Calabash - located in the Calabash hotel, in [[Grenada]]
* Arcadian Rhodes - aboard the [[P&O]] liner [http://www.fasttrackcruise.co.uk/p-o-cruises/cruise/arcadia-ship.php Arcadia]
* Oriana Rhodes at the Curzon - aboard the [[P&O]] liner Oriana
* Rhodes D7 in [[Dublin]] [http://www.rhodesd7.com/]
* Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

==External links==
* [http://www.chefsworld.net free chefs forum]
* [http://www.garyrhodes.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.itv.com/cooks itv.com - ''Saturday Cooks!'']
* [http://www.calabashhotel.com/ The Calabash Hotel, Grenada]
* [http://www.toptable.co.uk/ toptable - Gary's online restaurant site]

[[Category:English television chefs|Rhodes, Gary]]
[[Category:English food writers|Rhodes, Gary]]
[[Category:Michelin Guide starred restaurants and chefs|Rhodes, Gary]]
[[Category:Officers of the Order of the British Empire|Rhodes, Gary]]
[[Category:1960 births|Rhodes, Gary]]
[[Category:Living people|Rhodes, Gary]]

Revision as of 10:11, 21 November 2007

Gary Rhodes
Born (1960-04-22) April 22, 1960 (age 64)
Culinary career
Cooking styleBritish cuisine
Current restaurant(s)
  • Rhodes W1 Brasserie
    Rhodes 24
    Rhodes Restaurant
    Arcadian Rhodes
    Rhodes D7
Television show(s)
  • Gary Rhodes Autumn into Winter
    Gary Rhodes Spring into Summer
    Masterchef USA (2001)
    Masterchef UK (2000)
    New British Classics Nov/Dec
    Gary's Perfect Christmas
    Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes
    Open Rhodes around Britain
    More Rhodes around Britain
    Rhodes around Britain
    Hot Chefs
    Rhodes Across India
File:Gary rhodes (1998).jpg
Gary Rhodes on his 1998 book, Sweet Dreams.

Gary Rhodes OBE (born April 22, 1960) is a British restaurateur, cookery writer, and celebrity chef, known for his love of British cuisine, distinctive hair style (which has since been shaved off) and use of butter and mustard (of which he says 'if you don't like it, use just a little') in many of his recipes. He is married to Jennie, having 2 children.

He has fronted BBC shows such as Masterchef, Hell's Kitchen, and his own series, Rhodes Around Britain. In 2006 he tried to represent the South of England in the BBC's Great British Menu, but lost to Atul Kochhar .

As well as owning four restaurants, Rhodes also has his own line of cookware and bread mixes.

Gary can now be seen on the new ITV1 programme Saturday Cooks, as well as the UKTV Food show Local Food Heroes.

Career

Born in South London in 1960, his family moved to Gillingham, Kent. He had an early love of food, and after training at Thanet Technical College in Broadstairs (nowThanet College) where he met his wife, Rhodes decided to travel to expand his knowledge.

His first job was at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, and he then toured Europe in various jobs before becoming sous chef at the Reform Club, Pall Mall and then on to the Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge.

Rhodes achieved the prestigious Head Chef position at the Castle Hotel, Taunton in Somerset. He retained the hotel's Michelin star, at just 26 years of age. This was based on British food, and this was what has developed Rhodes wider career and publicity.

In 1990 Rhodes returned to London with his family to become Head Chef at the Greenhouse Restaurant in Mayfair. The menu became known for reviving British classics, including faggots, fish cakes, braised oxtails and even bread and butter pudding. He was awarded a Michelin star for the Greenhouse in January 1996.

In 1997 he opened his first restaurant City Rhodes, and in 1997 Rhodes in the Square - both with global contract catering company Sodexho. This partnership expanded into the brasseries of Rhodes and Co in Manchester, Edinburgh and Crawley.

His first TV appearance was at the age of 27, courtesy of Glynn Christian on Hot Chefs. This led to Rhodes Around Britain and Garys Perfect Christmas. His first book was subsequently published.

Rhodes has appeared on the BBC2 spoof gameshow Shooting Stars, during which hosts Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer asked him to 'represent fire through the medium of dance'.

Rhodes lives in Kent with Jennie and his two sons, Samuel and George.

He was created an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) on 17 June 2006.

Restaurants

  • Rhodes W1, Cumberland Hotel - located in W1, London
  • Rhodes 24 - located in the former NatWest Tower, now known as Tower 42 [1]
  • Rhodes Calabash - located in the Calabash hotel, in Grenada
  • Arcadian Rhodes - aboard the P&O liner Arcadia
  • Oriana Rhodes at the Curzon - aboard the P&O liner Oriana
  • Rhodes D7 in Dublin [2]
  • Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House, Dubai, United Arab Emirates