Heathcote&Co History
In 1983, young chefs Paul Heathcote and Gary Bates peeled potatoes at the renowned Michelin starred hotel and country house Sharrow Bay, Ullswater. Both Paul and Gary were ambitious to climb the catering ladder and later left Sharrow Bay in 1985 to kickstart their own career. Paul ventured to the Michelin starred Connaught, and then later moved to Raymond Blanc’s two Michelin starred Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxford. After his time at these establishments, Paul was appointed Head Chef at the privately owned Broughton Park in Preston. Gary joined the team at the Michelin starred Poole Court, and his family’s hotel, before crossing paths with Paul at Broughton Park.