Richard Corrigan

Richard Corrigan is one of the UK's leading chefs, who has cooked for high-profile guests like Barack Obama, Tony Blair and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. Richard has opened and revived several Michelin Star restaurants and thrived at the front lines of the hospitality industry for over 30 years. With experience in extremely pressurised environments and working his way to the very top of the British culinary scene, Richard is an ideal speaker for events and conferences looking for insights on resilience, leadership and entrepreneurship. 

Leaving education at the age of 14 to work as a trainee chef at the Kirwin Hotel in Athboy, Ireland, Richard continued to follow his passion, moving to the Netherlands at just 17 to gain experience. Whilst finding his feet abroad, Richard worked at the Hilton in Amsterdam and returned to the UK in 1985 to work with Michel Lorrain at the Le Méridien hotel in Piccadilly. In the 90's he secured a position as Head Chef at Mulligan’s in Mayfair, soon receiving his first Michelin Star at the Fulham Road Restaurant in 1994. Expanding his entrepreneurship skills, Richard opened Lindsey House Restaurant in 1997 and earned a Michelin Star just two years later in 1999. By 2005, Richard established the Corrigan Collection, a series of restaurants under his ownership and added Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill to the list. In 2008, he opened Corrigan's Mayfair, recieving wide-spread accliam, including three AA Rosettes within its first three months of operation and being named AA London Restaurant of the Year. In 2014, Richard opened Virginia Park Lodge, Daffodil Mulligan in Shoreditch in 2019 and Gibney’s London bar in 2020. Richard recently collaborated with long-time partners, Searcys, in 2023 to open the Portrait Restaurant at the National Portrait Gallery. 

As a chef and business owner, Richard has succeeded where many others have struggled, a testament to his dedication and skill. He has been recognised by many industry honours, including winning the Outstanding London Chef award at the Carlton London Restaurant Awards. He has also appeared several times on 'The Great British Menu', winning the show in 2000, 2006 and 2007. He also features as a guest chef for multiple programmes, like Channel 4's 'The Taste', Channel 5's 'The Wright Stuff', BBC Two's 'Something for the Weekend' and BBC America's 'Chef's Race'. Richard is a published author and has released multiple cookbooks, such as 'From the Waters and the Wild' and 'The Clatter of Forks and Spoons: Honest, Happy Food', where he blends personal stories from his life with delicious recipes. In 2011, he published 'Cookery School: Where anyone can learn to cook', helping new cooks master the basics of cooking technique. In 2024, his latest opening, Deerpark Inn, was named Gastro-Pub of the Year, a tremendous sign of his continued excellence. 

Richard Corrigan is one of Britain’s top chefs, blending exceptional culinary talent with a sharp vision that has shaped some of the nation’s most celebrated restaurants. As a speaker, he blends his experiences of elite kitchens, maintaining success and working collaboratively with staff and clients to deliver universal messages on hard work, leadership and teamwork. Richard is a fantastic choice for events that want a dynamic, engaging and accomplished speaker who adapts well to different industries. Book Richard Corrigan with Champions today!