Kenny Atkinson is a professional chef with over thirty years of experience and the Chef Patron of House of Tides and Solstice by Kenny Atkinson, both located in Newcastle. He made history as the first chef to simultaneously lead two highly acclaimed restaurants in the city, earning top-tier recognition for both and firmly establishing Newcastle on the national and international gastronomic map.
A proud Geordie, Kenny spent the first 15 years of his career training in some of the UK’s most respected kitchens, building a strong classical foundation that continues to inform his refined, ingredient-led cuisine. Beyond the restaurant world, he is a familiar and respected presence on television. He achieved major success on BBC Two’s The Great British Menu, winning in two consecutive years, and has since appeared on numerous leading food and travel programmes, including Saturday Morning with James Martin, Saturday Kitchen, Market Kitchen, and The Hairy Bikers.
Kenny is widely respected for his consistency, leadership, and contribution to British gastronomy.
