Maciej Szymik

Originally from Poland, Maciej Szymik has returned to The Bonham where he was Sous Chef in 2006 and since then he has gained considerable experience in working in 2 AA Rosette kitchens including Abstract in Edinburgh and Inverness and was Chef /Proprietor of the highly acclaimed “The Arch Inn” Seafood Restaurant in Ullapool.

In conversation with Maciej Szymik…

Food at The Bonham is...
Modern Classic.

Your signature dish...
I do not have one. We are changing the menu at The Bonham frequently to keep things fresh and interesting.

Your influences...
The food from my childhood. I was surrounded by food, having grown up on a farm and my dad being a butcher. Also from travelling and eating out.

Favourite food...
Thai.

And drink...
Pilsner Urquell.

Career highlight...
Got to be my current role here at The Bonham.

When you're not working...
I am quite passionate photographer.

Can't live without...
my iphone.

Ambition...
To drive forward and continually improve the food offering here at The Bonham.

Click here to view Maciej's recipe for Polish Borscht and to see one of his photographs.