Tristan Welch

Tristan Welch is KYN's Executive Chef, bringing over two decades of Michelin-starred experience to the tables of KYN's homes. Raised in Cambridge, Tristan's love of food took root early, and a formative meeting with chef Gary Rhodes set him on a path into professional kitchens. He went on to train under some of Britain's most celebrated chefs, including Michel Roux Jr at Le Gavroche and Gordon Ramsay, with whom he helped earn a second Michelin star as Head Chef at Pétrus. His career has also taken him to Paris's l'Arpège, Scotland's Glenapp Castle, Kensington's Launceston Place, and the island of Mustique, where he cooked for an international clientele.

At KYN, Tristan works closely with clinical nutritionist Eva Humphries. He designs menus that are as nourishing as they are delicious, drawing on fresh, seasonal ingredients — some grown in KYN's own gardens — to support residents' health and wellbeing. His approach reflects KYN's broader philosophy: that exceptional food, thoughtfully prepared, is fundamental to good living in later life.