Executive Head Chef Douglas Balish is incredibly close to his brigade, who are the beating heart of the kitchen. Together with the rest of the Grove family, they work hard to deliver the highest quality food and service.
Gerwyn John Jones, fondly known as ‘Gez,’ joined Executive Chef Douglas Balish in the kitchen in 2018 as Sous Chef, and was promoted to Head Chef in 2021. Gez has worked in many first-class establishments across the land and has gained a wealth of experience in senior positions for some of the most exciting chefs in the industry, most notably with the extraordinary Gareth Ward at Michelin starred Ynyshir, near Machynlleth.
Gez’s passion for the provenance of food and local ingredients is the perfect match for Dougie, bringing the Fernery ethos to life. When he’s not in the kitchen, Gez will be out in his kayak, exploring the fabulous Welsh coastline around Pembrokeshire and the Gower Peninsular.