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Raising the Bar: Chef Paul Devoy and Our Team Celebrate Culinary Awards
Luke McLeod
| Last Updated: Thursday, 15 May 2025
| Minute Read
Luke McLeod
Last Updated: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Minute Read
We’re honoured and thrilled to share that Fahrenheit at Clontarf Castle took home FOUR incredible awards at this year’s Yes Chef Awards!
- 🏆 Irish Culinary Experience of the Year – Leinster
🏆 Chef of the Year – Paul Devoy – Leinster
🏆 Luxury Hotel Restaurant of the Year
🏆 Blue Ribbon – Great Cooking at Affordable Prices
These awards are a true testament to the passion, creativity, and hard work of our phenomenal culinary team, led by the brilliant Chef Paul Devoy.
From locally inspired menus to unforgettable dining experiences, every plate tells a story and we’re so proud to see that recognised. Our team had an incredible night at the Yes Chef awards.
Paul Devoy – Executive Head Chef
With 26 years experience in the restaurant & hospitality industry. Paul’s philosophy is simple, its team work and team empowerment that are critical to success.
A native of Castleknock in Dublin, Paul’s first head Chef role was at the well known Steakhouse FXB on Dublin’s Crowe Street in 2003. The bright lights of London called & Paul took up the position of Sous Chef & later as Head Chef at the upmarket Exhibit Restaurant gaining invaluable overseas experience.
Returning to Ireland a number of years later, Paul took up positions in a number of properties including undertaking the opening of both the Glass House & Tallaght Cross Hotels. From there he went to the Glasson Golf & Country Hotel in Westmeath where he secured the position as Senior Sous Chef winning Best Hotel restaurant in Leinster in 2013, his 1st of many awards.
In 2014, Paul moved back to the capital to take up the position of Senior Sous Chef at the Four Seasons Hotel while also later assisting with the culinary re-brand under the Intercontinental brand.
Paul was appointed to the position of Head Chef of the 5 star Fitzwilliam Hotel in 2016 where he developed the culinary experience in Citron before making the move to join the team at Clontarf Castle Hotel as Executive Sous Chef in March 2019 where he was quickly promoted to Executive Head Chef where he leads a kitchen team of 17 chefs.
Book into Fahrenheit Restaurant
After claiming a haul of awards at Yes Chef 2025, tables in Fahrenheit restaurant are filling fast. Book using the calendar below to secure your table this summer!
The Wrap Up
To our incredible team and wonderful guests, thank you. Your continued support and belief in what we do means the world. Without your votes, and consistent dining in the restaurant our wins would not be possible.
Thank you to Yes Chef for the awards, here’s to many more years of success at Fahrenheit!
Here’s to more unforgettable moments, extraordinary flavours, and raising the bar even higher. We cannot wait to welcome our regular guests, new faces and inspire the next generation of eaters.
Luke McLeod
Luke is a seasoned travel writer, with years of experience around Europe, America and at home in Dublin.
If it’s not discovering some of Clontarf’s finest coffee shops, Luke can be found in the city centre tracing over historic steps of Irish history or chatting with some of his favourite artisan producers in the town.
Wether it’s a pub for a quiet pint, a day trip from the capital or a dainty market to spend your Saturday morning, Luke’s travel tips will ensure your stay at Clontarf Castle Hotel is a unique experience.
