ODE | Tim Bouget | Innovative Food | Thoughtful Hospitality

INNOVATIVE FOOD AND THOUGHTFUL HOSPITALITY
Tim Bouget has worked alongside several of the world’s finest chefs. After training in the UK with
3 Michelin-starred Michel Roux, Louis Outier and Gaulteiro Marchesi, Tim accepted executive positions with luxury hotels around the world. Now he and his wife Clare, inspired by their travels, are bringing their unique blend of innovative food and thoughtful hospitality to Devon.

A CHARMING VILLAGE DESTINATION
Shaldon is a charming village on the banks of the River Teign Estuary in South Devon, conveniently situated near Torbay, Exeter and Dartmoor. It has a wealth of Georgian houses and thatched cottages many of which are listed and date back to the 17th century.

The village boasts many interests including two beaches, a passenger ferry dating back to the 10th century, the botanical gardens, wildlife zoo, golf course and numerous coastal paths to explore. Renowned for its sailing Shaldon is home to the country's oldest water Regatta held annually in August as well as hosting various events throughout the year.

PASSIONATE AND VERSATILE
Head Chef Tim Bouget brings to ODE a world perspective on regional and seasonal cuisine using the finest produce available. Having worked in award-winning boutique hotels and restaurants in Africa, Caribbean, North America and Asia and cooked for leading world figures such as Nelson Mandela and Fidel Castro.

Chef Biography
Tim’s 20-year career started in the UK, with periods spent at:

90 Park Lane, Michelin-starred restaurant at The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. (Consultant chef Louis Outier).
The Waterside Inn, three-Michelin-star restaurant in Bray, Berkshire (chef patron Michel Roux).
The Halkin, Michelin-starred restaurant in Belgravia, London (executive chef Paul Gayler and consultant chef Gaultiero Marchesi).

Tim gained a reputation as a talented and versatile chef and was soon being offered senior positions at leading hotels of the world. He and Clare were enamoured with the atmosphere and attention to hospitality at many of these venues, and they now emulate this guest-first approach at ODE.
Sandy Lane Hotel and Golf Club in St James, Barbados. (A Forte Exclusive Hotel and member of Leading Hotels of the World).
The Westcliff in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Orient Express African Collection and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World).
Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa. (Member of Leading Hotels of the World).
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Red Sea, Egypt. (Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World).
Rasayana LLC, an organic restaurant project in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Como Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

During his time spent in these culinary departments Tim became renowned for his expertise in fine cuisine. In the last 20 years he has cooked for celebrities including Luciano Pavarotti, U2, designers Donna Karan and Sir Paul Smith, Lord Snowdon and various Heads of State including Nelson Mandela & Fidel Castro.

Commitment to Training
Tim has undertaken extensive work to foster the development of culinary arts worldwide, serving as an adjudicator in culinary competitions, a teacher and mentor for various training institutes.

At ODE our commitment to training and developing our small team continues including regular visits to Brixham fish market, fruit and vegetable growers, cheese makers and livestock farms. This promotes our suppliers and producers to our customers through our menus via our team.
Regular wine tastings are held with our wine suppliers which ensures the team have a varied knowledge of our wines and the benefits of organic and bio dynamic wines.