Ahmed Abdalla heads up the kitchen brigade at The Grand, York’s fine dining restaurant, Legacy. Following it’s opening in Autumn 2022, Abdalla has led the restaurant to being featured in The Telegraph’s ’14 Best Restaurants in York’ list and included in the Michelin Guide and achieving three AA Rosettes.

Hailing from London but has made York his home Ahmed is passionate about York, Yorkshire and the produce that surrounds him. Taking part in Great British Menu 20th anniversary last year, Ahmed represented North East & Yorkshire region and went on to be a wildcard for the final, failing short of the mark unfortunately.