Dave Woolfall, Chef


Dave Woolfall, our master chef has created and added to the Merridale magic. He has over 28 years of experience in some of France and England’s finest country house hotels, restaurants, and gastro-pubs. Dave has run restaurants in Europe holding Michelin star and AA rosettes dining awards. At one time, he held 3 AA rosettes, being one of only 12 chefs to hold three at once. At the age of 27, he was one of the youngest chefs to be granted entrance into the Master Chefs of Great Britain. Dave moved to Canada 3 years ago to marry his high-school sweetheart who had emigrated to Canada many years ago. After so many years of being apart, they now cook together at la Pommeraie Bistro and are living happily ever after.

Here at Merridale, Dave believes in cooking with fresh and local ingredients, and refers to his present style of cooking as “comfort food”. But this is comfort food like you’ve never had before: it makes you glow with familiarity and delight in the unexpected twist. Come taste a Scrumpy Chicken Pot Pie, or a Quist Lamb Burger…Dave style. We can say with confidence you won’t be disappointed.