Camberley: New head chef at Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa

Michael Ball has joined Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa near Camberley, Surrey, as head chef responsible for the stylish, AA two rosette Linden Restaurant. He and his team of 10 will also be looking after banqueting for both business and private events in the hotel’s function suites as well as the informal bar menu.

Bringing with him a wealth of experience, Ball previously worked as senior sous chef at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel where he spent two years, and which also has two AA rosettes for its excellent cuisine.

Earlier in his career he was employed as senior sous chef at Thornbury Castle Hotel in Gloucestershire and at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Cadbury House Hotel, just south of Bristol.

Delighted to be joining the team, Ball said: “I’m currently looking at developing my passion for using fresh seasonal produce, changing the menu according to the season such as game for the autumn. Future plans include working with the local community to put the hotel back on the map as the place to dine.”