Award-winning chef joins The Exchange 1856

The Exchange 1856, in North Shields, has appointed award-winning chef Kyle Bowman as executive chef.

Named North East Chef of the Year in 2023, Kyle brings experience from Michelin-starred restaurants, 3 AA rosette establishments, and his recent role as a development chef at Newcastle United Football Club.

At The Exchange 1856, he will lead the kitchen in developing seasonal menus and new dining concepts, further enhancing the venue’s reputation as a cultural and culinary destination.

Kyle said: “I am thrilled to be joining The Exchange 1856, a venue that celebrates both the rich cultural heritage and the thriving food scene of North Shields. 

“My goal is to create a menu that not only showcases the best of locally sourced ingredients but also offers an exciting and memorable dining experience for every guest.”

Paul Stonebanks OBE, chief executive at The Exchange 1856, added: “We are delighted to welcome Kyle to The Exchange 1856. 

“His creativity, skill, and commitment to exceptional dining align perfectly with our vision in becoming a destination for high quality dining for events, corporate functions and more. 

“We are confident that his leadership will take our current culinary offerings to new heights.”

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