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.

Head Chef Sam is all about bringing out the best in his team, helping them grow and enjoy cooking as much as he does. For Sam, cooking is about sharing good times and great food with those around him, making every meal a memorable guest experience.

A desire to learn and always push and innovate is the passion and focus of Sam. The infectious energy rubs off on all of us and really makes us push further for greater things every day!

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.

Thomas was born in Milan, Lombardy, but his family origins are from Romagna, Veneto and Campania – a melting pot of different cultures and style of foods merged together. He studied at the prestigious Hospitality University E.Maggia, in Stresa, Piedmont and, at the same time, he worked in one of the most prestigious restaurants in Milan. After graduating Thomas left Italy to work at the Michelin starred Woodspeen Restaurant in Berkshire followed by our sister restaurant, The Clockspire. In 2019, he received an award of excellence from the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, the most prestigious award available to young people in the hospitality industry today.

Thomas was named the Gold Service Scholarship’s 2022 Scholar on 15th February at a gala reception and presentation at Claridge’s in London, launched in 2012 as the UK’s most prestigious Front House of award.