Executive Head Chef at AMBA Hotel
Bio
Head Chef at Brasserie Zédel
Group Executive Chef at The Wolseley Hospitality Group
Charles Hilton spent much of his career in Scotland, where he discovered his passion for cooking at 17 while working at a hotel in Troon, a small seaside town on the west coast. After a period in Sydney working for Tony Bilson at Bilsons, he returned to London 15 years ago. He joined The Wolseley Hospitality Group from the AMBA Hotel, where he had spent two years as Executive Head Chef, leading a rebrand and the rollout of new menus. Charles began his career with the group as Head Chef of Brasserie Zédel, which he led for eight years while developing a deep understanding of The Wolseley Hospitality Group.
Since 2024, Charles has served as Group Executive Chef, overseeing the group’s nine London restaurants and supporting broader, international brand openings, including The Wolseley Hotel New York.
