£1m King Street restaurant names head chef

CURTIS Stewart has been named as head chef at Manchester’s soon-to-be-launched Quill restaurant in King Street, following a £1m investment.

The 27-year-old, who was brought up in Bury and attended Wigan and Leigh Catering college, will be offering an a la carte and an eight-course tasting menu when the outlet opens on Friday October 30.

Stewart said: “I am honoured  to have been appointed head chef at Quill. It’s a beautiful venue in the heart of Manchester, a city with a great foodie reputation. We are here to change the scene and will be serving top quality dishes and contemporary cuisine.

“It’s exciting for me also to return to my roots at this stage of my career, when I feel I have truly discovered my own style and what I bring to the table.

“It’s also fantastic to be part of the launch of Quill and share my vision with the venue and the guests coming through the doors.”

Chris Longmate, chief executive of On The Wall Group, the restaurant company behind Quill, said: “The official opening is just around the corner and we cannot wait to see Quill full of guests.

“We are offering a beautiful place where our guests can enjoy excellent food, drink and cocktails in intimate settings.

“Curtis is a great addition to our team and he promises to deliver the highest standard of food every time. The extensive knowledge that Curtis will bring is such an exciting prospect for Quill.”