His career has spanned stints in Switzerland, Sharrow Bay Hotel, Ullswater, The Connaught in Mayfair, London and Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons.
At the age of 29 he opened his eponymous restaurant in Longridge, Preston. Within two years he had been awarded his first Michelin and Egon Ronay stars along with The Good Food Guide’s ‘Restaurant of the Year’. Within a week of the restaurant’s second anniversary, he was nominated ‘Newcomer of the Year’ in the Catey Awards. In the same year Charles Heidsieck Champagne Guide voted Paul Heathcotes as ‘one of the best restaurants in the world’.
The 1994 Egon Ronay Guide awarded Paul ‘Chef of the Year’ and Michelin gave him a second star, an accolade bestowed on eight restaurants in the UK, Heathcotes still being the only one in the North West and a second Catey Award in 1997 for Independent Restaurateur of the Year.
Paul has 2 restaurants: his original Olive Press Preston serving Italian grills, pizza & pasta, and Heathcotes Brasserie cooking French & British cuisine.
Paul has been awarded three Honorary Fellowships from Liverpool John Moores University, Lancashire University & his home town Bolton University in recognition of his achievements in catering.
Paul has published two cookbooks, Rhubarb & Blackpudding and Heathcotes at Home, writes columns to a number of regional newspapers and magazines and also appears regularly on TV.
Paul chairs the North’s Academy of Culinary Arts, Adopt-a-School, encouraging the traditions of his profession and is also a fundraiser for Childline & the NSPCC, Fashion Kicks and Youth Zone.
In 2009 he was awarded an MBE for his contribution to the Hospitality Industry. In 2013 he launched Heathcote & Co, a new events and outside catering company that has so far catered for, amongst others, the prestigious Manchester International Festival and is the official caterer of Bolton Wanderers FC and Bolton Whites Hotel.
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- Bread & Butter Pudding
- Black Pudding Hash Brown
- Goosnargh Chicken
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Pancake Day
Tuesday March 4th – 3 Courses £19.50 We’re celebrating Shrove Tuesday at Heathcotes Brasserie with a specially-created, three course pancake menu for just £19.50 per person. Each course is a different spin on pancakes, created freshly and with the highest quality ingredients by head chef Carl Noller and his brigade. Available during dinner on Tuesday, March 4th only. Call 01772 806543 quoting “PANCAKE14” now or book online – click here. Smoked salmon, potted shrimps, smoked mackerel pate, Scotch pancakes or Pea pancakes, Heathcote’s black pudding, poached egg, butter sauce or Crepe fruit de mer, champagne & chives or Asparagus pancakes, Hollandaise sauce, wild mushrooms (v) *** Plank of Goosnargh duck, Chinese pancakes, plum sauce, spring onion, cucumber, spinach & watercress salad, soya & sesame or Braised beef, deep fried onion pancakes, fine beans & mash or Salmon coulibiac, Russian fish pie or Roast butternut squash, lemon arancinis, lentil crispy pancakes, tomato sauce & olive oil (v) *** Crepe Suzette or Arctic roll & strawberries or Deep fried apple pancakes, calvados cream or Cheese Terms & Conditions: Three courses from our 3 course pancake menu available during dinner (from 5pm) on Tuesday, March 4th for the price of £19.50 per person. Menu may be changed or withdrawn at any time. No cash or meal alternative will be offered in lieu of a specific item being unavailable. Book availability not guaranteed. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other...
10% Student Discount
We’re pleased to announce that students who visit The Olive Press Preston will now be able to receive 10% off their final bill! Whether you want to get to know your new flat mates over a meal, grab a bite to eat before a night out, or even enjoy a quick pizza in between lectures, you can now enjoy our wonderful authentic Italian pizza, pasta and grills with fantastic value. Find out more about this offer on The Olive Press website by clicking here....