Chef Jean Delport Wiki, Age, Wife, Great British Menu, Nationality
Jean Delport Biography – Jean Delport Wiki
Jean Delport is the Executive Chef at Restaurant Interlude at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in West Sussex. He is a contestant on the Great British Menu 2025, representing London and South East England.
Originally from South Africa, Jean became only the second South African chef to gain a Michelin Star in 2019 at the age of 31 thanks to his fusion of French and British cooking, with influences from his South African heritage.
Growing up in the farming landscape of Cape Town, Jean trained at the prestigious Zevenwacht Chef School before working at some of South Africa’s top restaurants, as well as at a game lodge in Namibia and the Killeen House Hotel in Ireland.
However, knowing that the Michelin guide didn’t operate in South Africa, and having had the lifelong ambition of gaining a star, Jean decided to follow his dream and moved to the UK to open Restaurant Interlude, on the Leonardslee Estate in Sussex.
Set within the stunning 240 acre gardens, the restaurant allows him to grow his own herbs and work closely with local farmers, blending his South African heritage with the best seasonal British produce, to create an intricate tasting menu.
Jean Delport Age
Chef Jean Delport was born in April 1988 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jean Delport Wife
Great British Menu’s Jean Delport is married to his wife Anya Vorster.
Jean Delport Great British Menu
South African chef Jean Delport is competing in the 20th series of Great British Menu, presented by Andi Oliver. He will be representing London and South East England alongside Jason Howard, Chef Owner of Flava Pepper; Eran Tibi, Executive Chef at Kapara & Bala Baya; and Eve Seemann, Head chef at Apricity.
“Our Executive Head Chef, Jean Delport, is competing on @greatbritishmenu 2025, representing London & the South East,” Restaurant Interlude wrote on Instagram. “As a team, we couldn’t be prouder to see our very own @DelportJean bringing his creativity and passion to the judges’ table, stay tuned on BBC2, Tuesday 18th March at 8pm to see how he takes on the challenge!”
This year’s theme celebrates historical figures from the past, a perfect challenge in their milestone 20th anniversary year. The winning dishes will be served at a magnificent banquet at Blenheim Palace, a very fitting setting for such a prestigious competition.
For the competition, Jean’s love of fine dining and refinement shines through his menu while celebrating a diverse group of British Heroes including British cookery writer, Elizabeth David.
Hosted by Andi Oliver, with an esteemed judging panel including Tom Kerridge, Ed Gamble, and this year’s newest judge, Lorna McNee, the competition promises to be tougher than ever.
Nationality
Chef Jean Delport is of South African nationality.
Jean Delport’s Instagram handle is @delportjean.
