The Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch has announced two new senior culinary appointments across The Cumberland and Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, further strengthening its food and beverage leadership as it continues to evolve its guest experience and hospitality proposition.
The hotel has appointed Matthew Hurry as Head Chef of The Cumberland and Stefano Tortelli as Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, bringing together two highly accomplished chefs with extensive experience across some of the UK’s and Europe’s leading luxury hotels and restaurant groups.
Matthew Hurry appointed Head Chef of The Cumberland
Matthew Hurry brings more than 15 years of experience across some of the UK’s leading luxury hotels and restaurants, with a strong background in fine dining, large-scale operations and high-performing kitchen leadership. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional guest-focused dining experiences, combining culinary creativity with operational excellence.
Most recently, Matt served as Head Chef at The Angel Inn, a 2 AA Rosette restaurant with rooms, following more than three years leading the kitchen at The Stables at The Grove Hotel & Spa, overseeing a large brigade across multiple food and beverage outlets within the award-winning five-star resort.
His career also includes senior roles at Hotel Café Royal, Sea Containers London, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square and InterContinental London Park Lane.
In 2019, Matt was recognised as one of the UK’s most promising culinary talents when he won the prestigious M Young Chef of the Year award while at Hotel Café Royal, receiving industry-wide recognition for his innovation and technical expertise.
As Head Chef at The Cumberland, Matt will lead the culinary vision across the hotel’s food and beverage offering, including Lírica, the hotel’s destination Spanish tapas restaurant. With a focus on exceptional dining experiences, innovative menu development and fostering a culture of excellence within the kitchen brigade. Alongside its restaurants and bars, The Cumberland also offers 17 meeting and event spaces, including Arena, its largest space accommodating up to 400 guests.
Stefano Tortelli appointed Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen
With an outstanding career spanning some of London’s most respected restaurant groups, Stefano has earned a reputation as one of the leading names in contemporary Italian cuisine, combining culinary innovation with exceptional operational leadership.
His experience spans fine dining, premium casual and internationally renowned restaurant concepts, having held senior leadership roles at Margot, Enoteca Turi, Bocconcino and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. He has also worked internationally as a consultant on the launch of Adare Restaurant in New York and as a private chef for the Getty family.
Most recently, as Brand Executive Head Chef for Bulldozer Group, he led the culinary vision for the group’s Italian portfolio, overseeing the successful openings of ALBA in London’s Knightsbridge and La Baia in Paris’ prestigious Triangle d’Or. His expertise extends beyond the kitchen to concept development, kitchen design, menu innovation, operational strategy, talent development and commercial performance, consistently delivering exceptional quality.
Renowned for combining creative flair with operational excellence, he is passionate about developing high-performing teams, mentoring the next generation of chefs and creating memorable dining experiences rooted in authenticity.
As he joins The Cumberland to lead the kitchen at Hell’s Kitchen, we are excited to welcome his wealth of experience, leadership and passion for culinary excellence. We look forward to the next chapter under his direction and the continued evolution of one of London’s most exciting dining destinations.
Commenting on the appointments, Pedro Da Silva, General Manager at The Cumberland said: “We are delighted to welcome Matthew and Stefano to The Cumberland at such an exciting time for the hotel. Both bring exceptional talent and creativity, with a wealth of experience across some of the industry’s most respected hotels and restaurants. Their appointments reflect our continued investment in delivering outstanding dining experiences, and we’re excited to see them shape the future of dining at The Cumberland.”
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