
PAUL LEONARD
With over 20 years of cooking experience and a lot more to come, Paul runs the kitchen as Head Chef at the Forest Side, Grasmere in the stunning Lake District.
The kitchen's guiding principle is straightforward: cook the seasons and honour relationships with suppliers.
This philosophy reflects a dedication to authenticity and sustainability in Paul's cooking.


Skilfully prepared, creative dishes are full of vibrant colours, textural contrasts and sublime flavours.
- Michelin Guide
Paul Leonard and the kitchen team are now very well established here at Forest Side. Cooking to a superb standard, there’s an ongoing maturity and confidence to the food – great thought goes into the presentation of each dish, framed in a very natural and elegant way
- AA Hospitality Guide

