Eric Kavanagh has been appointed Head Chef at the Herbert, the two AA Rosette restaurant at the 19th century Cahernane House Hotel, Killarn
ey where he started his award winning career as a Commis Chef in 1999. In the intervening years, Eric has worked in some of Ireland’s leading establishments. He has been Head Chef at Longueville House and Marlfield House in a career that has also included Rathsallagh Country House and Sheen Falls in nearby Kenmare.
His career he has also taken him to New Zealand and to Canada where he worked with Opus Restaurant, one of Toronto’s premier fine dining restaurants.
Commenting on the appointment, General Manager Emer Corridan, said: “Eric is a very welcome addition to our team. We want to delight guests with our array of cuisine at the Cahernane House Hotel and we look forward to the seasonally inspired menus that he will create.”
Eric creates menus with influences from Ireland and Europe using the finest local, in-season produce, with some modern touches.
