Richard Corrigan

Richard Corrigan (born 10 February 1964) is an Irish chef born in Dublin but raised in Ballivor, County Meath.

Corrigan achieved a Michelin Star in 1998 and has been awarded many other culinary accolades, including Outstanding London Chef at the London Restaurant Awards. He is Chef/Patron of Corrigans in Mayfair. He appeared each week on the TV series "Full on Food" for the BBC.

In 2006, he was one of 4 chefs who won a BBC competition, Great British Menu, to cook for the Queen's 80th birthday and, in its second series, his fish course of Poached Salmon was selected for the Ambassador's Dinner in Paris. He now (2011) has his own show on the Irish television channel RTÉ One called "Corrigan Knows Food".

In 2006, Richard bought the lease of and took charge of the well-established and historic London Oyster Bar and Grill restaurant.

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