Meet The Chef
Chef Nick Alvis
British-born Chef Nick Alvis brings over 29 years of culinary experience across the UK, Paris, and the Middle East to his latest venture, The Beam, situated within Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, Dubai.
Beginning his career in his home country, Chef Alvis worked in numerous country house hotels and pubs, building experience and learning the day-to-day operations of running a kitchen. It was in 2001 that Alvis moved into the world of Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK's capital. Alvis worked in numerous restaurants owned by the legendary Gordon Ramsay, including the then one-Michelin-starred Claridge's restaurant. Alvis then ventured to Petrus, learning and working under acclaimed head chef Marcus Wareing, who held two Michelin stars, and earned one just seven months after opening.
In 2008, Chef Alvis went overseas to Paris, where he was part of the opening team that launched Gordon's Trianon Palace outpost, located at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria in Versailles, gaining two Michelin stars after just twelve months of opening.
Chef Alvis then made the move to the Middle East to re-launch Verre by Gordon Ramsay, which then led to a partnership with Scott Price in 2011, where they launched their own Dubai-based F&B consultancy. The culinary duo opened multiple homegrown concepts across the city, including their debut concept, Table 9 by Nick and Scott, a bespoke dining experience that became a largely recognized and award-winning venue in the UAE, along with 50 Best recognition as one to watch.
Following Table 9, in 2016, the chefs opened Folly by Nick and Scott, an intimate dining room with an open kitchen, alongside two outdoor terrace bars with a strong game in crafted cocktails.
Over the last decade of Chef Alvis's career, he has crafted his skills in both culinary expertise and management, evidenced by the string of awards and accolades earned. This includes Folly being recognized in The World's 50 Best Discovery, a list internationally recognized as one of the globe's most reputable restaurants. Similarly, with the introduction of the Michelin Guide in Dubai in 2022, Chef Nick was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand alongside two hats from the newly launched Gault and Millau guide for his cooking.
Continuing to push boundaries within the local culinary sphere, Chef Alvis now owns and manages his consultancy, Kitchen Management Solutions (KMS), where he is committed to championing local talent and developing new, creative concepts that continue to position the UAE as one of the world's best cities for gastronomy.
In his spare time, Chef Alvis enjoys watching Arsenal, playing golf, and fishing.
