‘ The Wye Valley & Vale of Usk will be in
the spotlight as never before in the run
up to and the staging of the Ryder Cup.
Here, on a plate, is our opportunity to
show the World our culinary as well as
sporting excellence and to leave our
American and European visitors with
unforgettable memories of this fantastic
region and a burning hunger to return.’
James Sommerin
James Sommerin
Executive Head Chef,
The Crown at Whitebrook and
The Crown at Celtic Manor Resort

Originally from Caerleon, James Sommerin has been
Executive Head Chef at The Crown at Whitebrook,
near Monmouth, in the Wye Valley, since 2003 after
joining in August 2000. James’ hard work, combined with
that of his dedicated team at Whitebrook, resulted in a
first Michelin star being awarded in 2007 and retained
ever since. A sister restaurant, The Crown at Celtic
Manor, which opened two years ago, holds three AA
rosettes. James gained greater prominence across
the UK in 2009 when he represented Wales in the
BBC’s Great British Menu. He’s one of a growing band
of exceptional chefs who have chosen to ply their
extraordinary talent at restaurants here in Wales’
first Food Tourism Destination.
crownatwhitebrook.co.uk crown.celtic-manor.com
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