
PAUL LEONARD
With over 20 years of cooking experience, 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

