Carl Wild appointed head chef at the Samling

The Samling in Windermere, Cumbria, has appointed Carl Wild as the hotel's new head chef, joining the kitchen team led by executive chef Robby Jenks.

He has joined the four-red-AA-starred, 12-bedroom property following nearly seven years at the Gilpin nearby as head chef.

Wild said: "I'm incredibly excited about joining the Samling, and working in a such a beautiful location, using the wide array of wonderful local and seasonal ingredients – many grown in the Samling's extensive kitchen garden. I am looking forward to producing an exciting and innovative menu."

Jenks added: "We are delighted to welcome Carl and know that he will help elevate the Samling's already strong reputation for dining. It signifies just one of the innovative changes we have made to the Samling's offerings and positions our culinary experiences as some of the best in the UK."

Jenks joined the hotel with his partner Rebecca Galland in 2019.