Chef Daniel Heffy Wiki, Age, Wife, Great British Menu, NORD
Daniel Heffy Biography – Daniel Heffy Wiki
Daniel Heffy is Executive Chef at NORD in Liverpool and a contestant on the BBC’s Great British Menu 2026. Born and raised in Liverpool, Daniel began his culinary journey at the age of 16, while working on HMS Mounts Bay and HMS Iron Duke as part of the Sea Cadets.
After completing a culinary course at college, he honed his skills under Wirral chef Paul Askew, learning to combine local produce with fine dining techniques.
Daniel went on to establish several of the city’s notable food ventures, including The Art School Restaurant with Paul Askew, founding the cult supper club Secret Diners Club, and running the local favourite Buyers Club.
In 2017, Daniel moved to Stockholm to work at Frantzén, one of the world’s most acclaimed three-Michelin-starred restaurants. He then joined the Nordic restaurant Adam/Albin as Head Chef, helping the restaurant secure its Michelin star.
Returning to his hometown, Daniel launched NORD in 2023 in partnership with GSG Hospitality, one of the North’s leading independent hospitality groups. Drawing on his experiences across the UK and Scandinavia, NORD celebrates Northern heritage and hospitality, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers and championing seasonal produce.
Daniel Heffy Age
Great British Menu’s Daniel Heffy was born in Liverpool.
Daniel Heffy Wife
Chef Daniel Heffy is married to his wife, Alicia Heffy. Daniel and Alicia got engaged in October 2019 and were married in September 2024. They have a beautiful daughter, Clementine Juni Heffy, born in September 2019.
Daniel Heffy Great British Menu
Daniel Heffy is one of the four chefs from the North West battling for a place at the BBC’s Great British Menu finale banquet 2026. He is competing alongside Cottage in the Wood’s Jack Bond, Forest Side’s Paul Leonard and Exose at Home’s Exose Grant, for the chance to show off their skills during finals week and ultimately cook at a banquet for Britain’s movie industry.
Daniel Heffy’s Instagram handle is @danielheffy.
