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Williams Racing is pleased to
announce renowned Michelin-starred chef Niall Keating will be joining the
team as a brand associate for the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship
season.
Staffordshire born Niall, 31, is one of the few chefs in the UK to have
earned two Michelin stars, which he achieved before the age of 30. Niall was
awarded his first star in 2018 while working at The Dining Room at Whatley
Manor Hotel, Wiltshire, just eight months after opening. That same year he
also won Michelin’s Young European Chef award and received a second Michelin
star for The Dining Room in 2019. The following year saw him star on BBC2’s
Great British Menu, where he was crowned Champion of Champions.
In January 2021, Niall, a strong advocate for sustainability in the
gastronomy industry, became one of the first UK chefs to receive a Green
Star, a new distinction from Michelin to recognise restaurants that are
leading the way in the industry on sustainable practices.
Niall, who is proud to have recently launched his first solo venture, Lunar,
in hometown Stoke-on-Trent, will join Williams Racing at eight Grand Prix
events across the racing calendar and the partnership will see the chef
create a set of sustainable, fine dining menus for Williams’ trackside
guests. Niall will also be working closely with Williams’ Head Chef, Dan
Motchman, to develop food concepts and menus for the team and special
celebrations at-track.
Jost Capito, CEO and Team Principal, Williams Racing, said: “I’m delighted
to welcome Niall Keating to Williams Racing for our upcoming 2022 season.
Niall is an exceptional chef; his experience, creativity and passion for
sustainable practices make him an exciting addition to our trackside team
and our hospitality offering for our guests. I can’t wait to see the amazing
experiences he will create.”
Niall Keating said: “I’m incredibly excited to be working with Williams
Racing this year. It’s humbling to know that such a prestigious team
recognises an affinity in what we each do and want to achieve. There’s a
similarity between a Formula 1 team and a kitchen brigade and how it all
works - both follow a process based on precision, respect and challenge, and
there’s little room for mistake. It’s been an intense few months, having
left Whatley Manor and launched Lunar in Staffordshire late last year, but
I’m excited for what this year holds and looking forward to be a part of
this year’s Williams Racing events.”
Claudia Schwarz, Chief Marketing Officer for Williams Racing added: “We
always want to provide the best experience for our guests and Niall’s
quality, creative input and experience will make a terrific addition to the
team as we overhaul our offering and elevate our trackside hospitality.” |
