Local Michelin star chefs listed among the best in the world

TWO chefs at a Michelin star restaurant in Northumberland have been listed among the best in the world.

- KRISTY DAWSON Reporter [e-mail]

Chef patron Cal Byerley and head chef Ian Waller

Chef-owner Cal Byerley and head chef Ian Waller from Pine were recognised as New Entrants in the ninth edition of the Best Chef Awards.

During the ninth edition of the awards, hundreds of chefs from more than 69 counties were listed under Knife tiers. The system honours chefs based on their impact and skill across three categories.

Il Three Knives (‘The Best): Celebrating the highest tier of culinary mastery, with 126 chefs achieving 80% or more of the maximum points.

HH Two Knives (World-Class): Acknowledging 236 chefs who reached 40% or more, representing world-class expertise.