Declan Ryan (
Cork, 1943) is a former chef, manager and hotel-owner in
Cork,
Ireland. In the period 1971-1999 he and his family were owners of the
Michelin star winning
Arbutus Lodge. From 1999 he is owner of Arbutus Breads.[1][2]
In 1986 Declan Ryan was, together with
Myrtle Allen, one of the founders of the Irish branch of
Euro-toques, an organisation for chefs and cooks that works to protect and pass on local culinary traditions as part of the cultural heritage.[11]
After the closure of
Arbutus Lodge and the start of Arbutus Breads he started training again. This time at the "Ecole Francaise de Boulangerie d’Aurillac" to perfect his baking skills.[12]
In 2009 he acted as juror for "The Grow Bake Cook Award", a competition for non-profession chefs in Cork.[13]
Personal
Michael Ryan is the younger brother of Declan Ryan.
Awards
Michelin Star Arbutus Lodge: 1974-1983 & 1986-1987[14]