Mallorcan Relish
Since 2015
My love affair
My first ever trip abroad was to Santa Ponsa at 16 years old....30+ years later I am happy to be back in this amazing place living the dream!
My Story
My name is John McFetridge and I was born and raised in Leeds in the UK. I have been a private chef and professional caterer for over 25 years and have had the opportunity to work in many countries including Switzerland, France, Australia and Qatar. My experience of the catering and hospitality industry is diverse, ranging from chef roles in small restaurants, boutique hotels and larger hotel chains to management in corporate and private hospitality at prestigious events including the Rugby World Cup, Royal Ascot, the Ryder Cup, the 2012 Olympic Games, and more recently the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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From December - April I am based in Courchevel, France where I manage Mountain Relish - a team of freelance private chefs that provide high end catering services in the resort's most luxurious chalets. The rest of the year you will find me in my favourite City of Palma de Mallorca.
My Cuisine
I believe above all that food should be uncomplicated, tasty and made using the highest quality seasonal ingredients, which explains my passion for the cuisine of the Mediterranean. I am also a big fan of Thai, Vietnamese and Indian cuisine and adore making any dish with aubergines. I bake sourdough when I need to relax or should be doing more important things and I think that flowers are better in a vase on the table than on the plate ;)
When the apron is off
In the summer I love to hike in the Tramuntana, play tennis and ride my old Suzuki SV650. In the winter, if I am not in a chalet kitchen, you will find me on the slopes of the Three Valleys ski area.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities.