Kenny Atkinson
Affiliation
SOLSTICE BY KENNY ATKINSON
First chef to hold two separate Michelin stars in Newcastle (House of Tides and Solstice by Kenny Atkinson)
i. Biography
Kenny Atkinson is a Geordie chef-patron who has spent over 29 years in professional cooking, achieving his first Michelin star in 2008 as head chef at St Martin's on the Isle of Scilly, followed by another at the White Room in Seaham Hall. He opened House of Tides in Newcastle in February 2014, which earned a Michelin star in 2015, and in 2022 opened Solstice by Kenny Atkinson, making him the first chef ever to hold two separate Michelin stars in Newcastle. His culinary approach emphasizes modern British cuisine rooted in seasonal, local ingredients from the Northeast, combined with bold flavors and contemporary techniques.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
First chef to hold two separate Michelin stars in Newcastle (House of Tides and Solstice by Kenny Atkinson)
Focus 02
Modern British fine dining with seasonal, ingredient-led approach
Focus 03
Michelin-starred House of Tides, opened February 2014 on Newcastle Quayside
Focus 04
Two consecutive wins on BBC2's The Great British Menu (2009, 2010)
Focus 05
Four AA Rosettes at House of Tides
Focus 06
Solaya, Mediterranean-influenced restaurant in London (launched post-2024)
Focus 07
Commitment to local Northeast suppliers and culinary talent development