Neven Maguire

“His cooking is better than ever; exact, perfectly judged food that makes the most of meticulously sourced ingredients from the local and artisan producers he so strongly advocates.”

(Georgina Campbell’s ‘Ireland – The Guide’ 2007)

Still in his early thirties, Neven Maguire has over seventeen years of cooking experience. He began cooking at 12 years of age in the kitchen of the family restaurant. Neven has been Head Chef and Proprietor of MacNean House & Restaurant in Co. Cavan since 2003.

Before this, Neven gained experience in many prestigious Michelin Star restaurants throughout Europe, including:

Roscoff Restaurant, Belfast, Northern Ireland
(1 Michelin Star)

The Grand Hotel Restaurant, Berlin, Germany
(2 Michelin Stars)

Lea Linster Restaurant, Luxembourg
(2 Michelin Stars)

Arzac Restaurant, San Sebastian, Spain
(3 Michelin Stars)

He has appeared on many television shows and series including;

2001 ‘10 of the Best’
An Irish programme featuring 10 of Ireland’s top Chefs

2002 ‘Neven Cooks’
A 6-part series broadcast in South Africa, Australia and on the BBC’s Food Network

2002 ‘Cooking With Love’
A documentary of Neven’s 2002 participation in the World Cooking Competition in Lyon, France

Neven was Resident Chef on RTE’s renowned ‘Open House’ TV series from 1998 until the programme finished in 2004 and appeared on the Late Late Show in November 2006 as part of a panel discussion on children and obesity.

Neven has four recipe books published to date. His most recent book, ‘Real Food for Families’ is available now from all good book stores.

He is also currently working with Dunnes Stores developing their ‘Simply Better’ food range.