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Michael Caines is one of Britain's most acclaimed chefs. AA Chef's Chef of the Year in 2007, and awarded an MBE in 2006 for services to the hospitality industry. In 2000, Michael founded Michael Caines Restaurants and took over food and beverage operations at The Royal Clarence, Exeter, Britain's first hotel. A chance encounter with Andrew Brownsword led to the creation of the ABode Hotel group of which Michael is an Operational Partner and director, in overall charge of all food and beverage operations throughout the fast-growing group. Michael is also Executive Chief at Gidleigh Park, the acclaimed and prestigious country house hotel on the edge of Dartmoor at Chagford, Devon, where he has earned his reputation – as well as two Michelin start and also at its Michelin starred sister hotel, The Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant and Spa in Bath. Both properties serve distinctive modern European cuisine utilising the finest local and regional produce and ingredients.