The 101-bedroom boutique hotel on the site of the former Boswells department store opened in Oxford on May 7 and visitors have been flocking to its stunning rooftop terrace. The Treadwell restaurant on the ground floor has also been very busy - and this is where Mr Robinson can be found, preparing a variety of dishes for brunch or for Sunday dinner. He has an impressive CV - he has previously held positions in multi-Rosette and Michelin starred kitchens in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the UK.
This has enabled him to create menus with a twist - he has introduced ‘untraditionally British’ dishes to , including a Ruby Murray chicken pie, Bangers of Mash with a Cajun gravy, and Rosemary and Thyme Brined Pork Tomahawk. On Sundays, guests can enjoy family-style sharing roasts, including lemon and thyme chicken, a rotation of additional roasts, and a vegan option of Agave Glazed Mustard and Herb Seitan While the opening of the restaurant has gone smoothly, with guests welcoming the choice of delicious 'untraditional' dishes, Mr Robinson's journey to his head chef role has not been an easy one. In March 2016, while he was working as as chef in Johannesburg a drunk-driver crashed into his car, and he suffered injuries to his back, left hand and both his feet.
"It was horrific - I spent months flat on my back recovering," said Mr Robinson. "Then my wife decided to empty the bank account and run off with some bloke. "I had no money - nowhere to go - it was rough.
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