Bruce Poole

Bruce began his career as a commis chef at Bibendum in 1990 under Simon Hopkinson, and then as a chef de partie with Phil Howard at The Square. In 1995 he helped to open Chez Max as Head Chef before opening Chez Bruce with Nigel Platts-Martin. Sine then they have opened further acclaimed restaurants together, The Glasshouse in Kew in 1999 and La Trompette in Chiswick in 2001. Bruce lives with his wife and three daughters in Surrey, South London.