Chris Wheeler (chef)

Wheeler was born in Swanage, Dorset in 1973.^[1] He started his career at the Domaine De Bassible Hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant in the French town of Segos. He worked with Jean-Christophe Novelli for 10 years, becoming the youngest sous chef in a Michelin-starred restaurant.^{[citation needed]} Wheeler progressed to group head chef with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Park Lane, Le Provence, Lymington, Maison Novelli and Les Saveurs, Mayfair.

In 2003 he joined Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel in 2003, and was head chef at Humphrey's three–AA Rosette restaurant.^{[citation needed]}

In July 2018, Wheeler released his debut cook book The Ginger Chef 'Served Up'.^{[citation needed]}

Wheeler's death was announced on 5 March 2026.^[2][1]

Chris Wheeler featured on occasion in OK! and Hello! with featured recipes and interviews. He wrote a monthly food column for the Buckinghamshire Advertiser showcasing his favourite "at-home" recipes along with tips, flavours and flares of cooking.^{[citation needed]}