FREDERIC DESORMEAUX APPOINTED GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF AT FLYNN CUSH GROUP

Fred. Pic:Photo: Jay Woodard

FREDERIC DESORMEAUX APPOINTED GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF AT FLYNN CUSH GROUP

Frederic Desormeaux (right) has been appointed Group Executive Chef at the Flynn Cush Group, which includes Cush Midleton, Sea Church and the Salty Dog in Ballycotton. This marks a new chapter for the restaurants, which are all located in East Cork. 

Frederic is currently Executive Chef at Sea Church and Salty Dog, the latter of which opened to

the public in May at the old site of Cush in Ballycotton and has seen significant footfall. 

In addition to its well-known classic favourites, the menu at Cush will now be offering some popular dishes from Salty Dog, including Fred’s Mediterranean Chowder, Fish & Chips,and Beef Cheeks. Diners will be able to experience the best dishes from both venues at Cush, which is an exciting development for the East Cork food scene.

Fred's Sea Bass (above) and John Dory (below). Food pics corkbilly.com

 

Born in a fishing village in France, Frederic Desormeaux learned his trade in Paris and London before arriving in Ballycotton in 2000. He began his Irish culinary ventures there, in a  fish and seafood restaurant called the Spanish Point, before moving to Greene’s Restaurant in Cork City where he further developed his cheffing skills for a number of years, receiving multiple awards, including a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Commenting on his expansion across the Flynn Cush Group, Frederic Desormeaux said: “The culinary scene in East Cork has never been more vibrant and it’s an exciting time to be a part of it. We’ve had a fantastic few months in Salty Dog since we opened there in May and I am delighted to now bring some of the popular dishes on the menu there to Midleton. It’s a new chapter on our culinary journey.” 

Fred's Beef Cheeks Bourguignon at Sea Church

General Manager of the Flynn Cush Hospitality Group, Oliver Falter said: “Frederic’s talent is well recognised across Cork and beyond and we have no doubt that his move into Cush Midleton will be another resounding success for him. At the Flynn Cush Group, we are very proud to be front and centre of the foodie scene in East Cork, offering fantastic venues and menus to locals and visitors alike.” 

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