Meet the Woodspeen Team

Originally from Verona in Italy, Managing Director Alex has worked in some of the most illustrious and iconic restaurants in the world – including The Ritz London and Cliveden House, among others internationally.

Alex also spent time at the two Michelin-starred restaurant, The Vineyard, working for Sir Peter Michael. He joined the launch of The Woodspeen, from the outset in 2014.

In 2017, he was awarded a Master of Culinary Arts by The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, the UK’s highest culinary and hospitality honour
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With previous experience from Le Manor aux Quat’Saisons and The Vineyard, Executive Chef Peter brings a dynamic and knowledgeable presence within our brigade. 

Since the beginning in 2014 Peter has been with us, developed his team and now oversees our entire culinary operation. If you don’t see him on the pass, no doubt he’ll be over the road in our cookery school.

Andre’s father was a great French chef, whose creativity and passion for food inspired him to pursue a career in hospitality himself. Andre graduated after 6 years of catering school in France where he worked closely with Michelin star chefs like Piege at the Crillon Palace in Paris. During his time in France, Andre was awarded a MAF, for one of the best young chefs of the year.

After working in Asia and Sweden, Andre moved to West Berkshire for the launch of The Woodspeen, from the very start in 2014. As Senior General Manager he has been since tirelessly inspiring and developing our teams in all our restaurants and looking after our lovely guests.

Nunzio began his career in Sicily and honed his skills across Europe before joining The Woodspeen team in 2019. With an extensive background in mixology and bartending, he’ll be first to offer you a drink, served with the warmest of welcomes.