About
Dominic’s passion for food stems from having grown up surrounded by hospitality – The Castle at Taunton has been owned and run by the Chapman family for more than 65 years.
Dominic’s passion for food stems from having grown up surrounded by hospitality – The Castle at Taunton has been owned and run by the Chapman family for more than 65 years.
Dominic’s training saw him gain experience in many great kitchens around the world, including Kensington Place. Having spent 10 years in London, he then moved to Berkshire and the Fat Duck, before overseeing the opening of Heston Blumenthal’s Hind’s Head in Bray, where he was appointed head chef.
In January 2007, Dominic moved to The Royal Oak Paley Street. In 2008 Dom’s passion in the kitchen gained the Royal Oak a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The Royal Oak was awarded a Michelin star in January 2010, 6/10 in the good food guide and 3 AA Rosettes.
In August 2014, Dominic became chef-patron of The Beehive in White Waltham, a country restaurant and pub. He also took on the Crown at Burchetts Green in 2022, which he continues to run.
Having sold the Beehive in 2023, Dominic has turned his passion to his eponymous restaurant in Henley.
