Nicholas Balfe
Determined newcomer Nicholas, is a self-taught chef with a passion for showcasing the best ingredients the South West has to offer.
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Originally from Yeovil, Somerset, Nicholas moved around the UK quite a bit growing up, spending time in Dorset and Harrogate. After university, he started out working in a corporate marketing role in London, but quickly discovered that his real passion in life was food, and decided to change careers.
He started to work in kitchens across London, including stages at St John and Moro, before landing a role at Rochelle Canteen under the tutelage of Margot Henderson. He subsequently took up the role of head chef at Brunswick House, and worked with Isaac McHale and James Lowe for their hugely popular Young Turks pop-up in East London. After just four years, Nicholas opened his own venture in Brixton Market by the name of Salon, and a few years later went on to open, Levan and Larry’s - both in Peckham.
After having a family, he decided to move back to the South West, and settled in South Petherton to open his new project Holm. This restaurant with rooms is deeply rooted in Somerset, and focuses on using the best of what's around to create his menus.
Nicholas focus is on using his ingredients to tell amazing stories of some of the biggest names in the South West, including Mary Anning and the Mother of Glastonbury, Jean Eavis.
