Simon Wood

Simon Wood

Profession & Expertise

Restaurateur

Founder WOOD Manchester

WOODKRAFT – The Artisan Eatery

WOOD Restaurant Group

Chef

Former Executive Chef Oldham Event Centre

Oldham Athletic Football Club

WOOD Manchester

AA Rosettes & Michelin Recommendation

Manchester Leading Chef of the Year 2019/20

Author and Contributor

At Home with Simon Wood – Fine Dining Made Simple

MasterChef Kitchen Bible

MasterChef Street Food

MasterChef Classics with a twist

Lancashire Cookbook

Manchester Cookbook

Manchester Cookbook Second Helpings

Gregg Wallace Cooks & Kids

Food & Drink Writer

Former Lancashire Life Magazine

Signature Magazine

MasterChef & MasterChef DXB

BBC Good Food

BROOD Magazine

Radio Show Host

MMH Radio Breakfast Show Presenter

Stage Host and Festival Compere

Ambassador

Metal For Good

FOUNDER OF WOOD Manchester

Jack Rosenthal Street, Manchester.

Simon worked with his team to create incredible food for everyone who visits WOOD, from Manchester and Beyond…

His areas of passion include fine dining, the art of plating, and teaching.

2017 saw Simon open his first restaurant WOOD Manchester in the First Street development bringing his unique culinary style along with his handpicked team to the heart of Manchester.

The concept of Simons Food is un-intimidating high end dining. Bringing together passion and creativity with powerful flavours – delivered with playful authenticity.

Simon offers modern interpretations on traditional flavours focusing on simplicity & purity, seasonal inspiration can be found throughout his menu.