Chef takes charge of York hotel's new cookery school

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 13:10 · Archive

Chef Devin Jones is leading The Grand York's Cookery School with classes in afternoon tea and other signature dishes.

Chef Devin Jones has become head of the Cookery School at The Grand, York, bringing experience from his nearly four years at the hotel. He played a key role in refining the hotel's pastry offering and helping secure Condé Nast Johansens' Best Afternoon Tea for 2026.

Jones plans to introduce hands-on classes inspired by the hotel's five-star dining experiences. Planned classes include afternoon tea and Beef Wellington, alongside opportunities to learn techniques from the hotel's chefs and explore different cuisines.

Jones said he wants to make cooking accessible and enjoyable. 'I love interacting with guests and sharing my passion for food, so taking on The Cookery School feels like the perfect next chapter for me,' he said. 'More than anything, I want people to leave feeling confident. Cooking can sometimes seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Food should be fun, creative and personal, and if someone leaves excited to experiment at home and make a recipe their own, then we've done our job.'

How it is being reported

• Chef behind award-winning York afternoon tea reveals new cookery classesAward-winning chef Devin Jones is taking charge of The Grand, York’s Cookery School, with new afternoon tea and Beef Wellington classes planned.The Press (York) · 2 Nov, 11:30
• Chef behind award-winning York afternoon tea reveals new cookery classesAward-winning chef Devin Jones is taking charge of The Grand, York’s Cookery School, with new afternoon tea and Beef Wellington classes planned.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 2 Nov, 11:30

In this story: Devin Jones · The Grand, York · York · Condé Nast Johansens

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