Michael Deane
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Michael Deane is a chef from the Castlereagh area of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Deane started his career at Claridge's in London. In 1993 he moved back to Northern Ireland and opened Deane's on the Square in Helen's Bay, County Down.
In 1997 he opened a two storey establishment in Belfast's city centre. It comprises Deane's Brassiere on the ground floor and Restaurant Michael Deane on the first floor. In the same year the restaurant was awarded a Michelin Star. It still holds the award, making it the longest running Michelin Star holder in Northern Ireland. It has also been awarded four AA Rosettes. The Brassiere holds a Bib Gourmand from Michelin. He also owns Deanes Deli in Belfast.
Deane has courted controversy in the past, being quick to criticise other chefs. Roger Moore is a fan, having eaten lunch and dinner at the restaurant for three days straight during a trip to Belfast. Other clients of the restaurant are U2, John Rocha, Lloyd Grossman and Jean Kennedy Smith.
Deane is married to UTV Live presenter Kate Smith and they have an adopted son together.
