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La Patio Cafe | Palmerston North Restaurant | CafeLa Patio Cafe | Restaurant Head Chef Russell Chappell

Russell Chappell has recently been appointed as Hotel Coachman’s Head Chef. Russell started his career over 17 years ago at one of London’s most prestigious five star hotels, The London Intercontinental. From this foundation he progressed onto a prestigious portfolio of Hotels, Restaurants and patisseries including Claridges and The House of Commons, where he was honoured to cook for the Queen on numerous occasions.

Russell was part of the opening team for Sir Terence Conran’s multimillion dollar Bluebird Restaurant complex situated on the fashionable Kings Road and then finally becoming a Pastry Chef for the award winning Bachmann’s Patisserie. Russell has an impeccable CV that outlines his participation in the London Competition circuit and he has won numerous Gold medals at the world renowned Hotelympia Salon Culinaire. He has also been on the committee for the association of pastry chefs and has given numerous demonstrations and master classes on various pastry aspects. 

Russell has just created a new menu for La Patio Cafe and he invites you to visit Hotel Coachman  and enjoy some of his great dishes.