Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly spent almost a decade working on his understanding of food and of the industry. His first foray into the pastry section came when he was taken on as a pastry chef at The Park Hotel in Kenmare working under Bruno Schmidt. Since then Paul has spent the last 20 years perfecting his skills in the world of pastry and is currently executive pastry chef at The Merrion Hotel in Dublin. Paul is also known for his role as a judge on The Great Irish Bake Off and as the Cacao Barry Ambassador to Ireland.

The Staff Canteen spoke to Paul about transitioning from the hot kitchen to pastry and what has kept him at The Merrion Hotel after almost 20 years of service.