New Head Chef announced for Michelin-starred Kildare restaurant
Carton House welcomes new Head Chef Killian Bowen to its Morrison Room restaurant
Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel has appointed Killian Bowen as Head Chef of the Michelin Star Award-winning Morrison Room.
Bowen is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience working within some of Ireland’s most prestigious luxury hotels and Michelin-starred destinations.
Over the course of his career, he has developed a strong reputation for culinary excellence, innovative menu curation, and a passion for celebrating local, seasonal ingredients.
Prior to joining the Kildare, Bowen spent time as Head Chef at Adare Manor. Working alongside Executive Chef Mike Tweedie, he successfully managed the kitchen operations while introducing distinct Nordic influences to the culinary program, adapting and elevating the background flavors of the estate's world-class offerings.
Earlier in his career, the chef honed his skills internationally during a transformative three-year period in Copenhagen, where he worked across three renowned establishments: Restaurant 108, Kadeau Bornholm, and Restaurant Daniel Berlin. His prestigious background also includes key roles at the Michelin-starred restaurant The Lady Helen at Mount Juliet Estate under John Kelly, as well as foundational training at Waterford Castle and Hayfield Manor under the influential guidance of Michael Thomas.
Bowen is recognised for his signature cooking philosophy that beautifully amalgamates Nordic and French techniques. Dedicated to letting the natural quality of Irish produce shine, he works in close partnership with the island's hard-working class of purveyors, farmers, and fishermen to construct exceptional luxury dining experiences.