The Bishop’s Buttery at Cashel Palace Hotel in Co. Tipperary receives Michelin Star

IRELAND: Monday 5th February 2024. The Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland this evening unveiled its newest awards including a Michelin Star for The Bishop’s Buttery located at the five-star Cashel Palace Hotel, in Co. Tipperary.

Opened in 2022, the fine-dining restaurant offers contemporary Irish cuisine with much of the produce sourced from farmers, growers and artisanal food producers in Tipperary.

Director of Culinary at Cashel Palace Hotel, Stephen Hayes congratulated his team and Head Chef of The Bishop’s Buttery, Stefan McEnteer, saying:

“We are really delighted with today’s news. Gaining a Michelin Star so soon after opening is a fantastic achievement. It has always been my hope to receive the Star and now, along with Stefan and the team, we have achieved it. I honestly couldn’t be any happier. This is an important recognition of our hard work and is wonderful for team morale, reflecting our ambitions front and back of house.”

A member of the Cashel Palace Hotel opening team, Stephen was formerly Head Chef of the Michelin-starred restaurant at The Cliff House Hotel in Waterford, further enhancing his skills thereafter at the Michelin three-starred Restaurant De Librije in Holland.

Head Chef Stefan McEnteer previously honed his skills under the mentorship of renowned Irish chefs Neven Maguire and Derry Clarke. His background includes considerable experience in high-calibre culinary environments, preparing him for the challenge of establishing The Bishop's Buttery amongst Ireland’s finest dining destinations.

Adriaan Bartels, General Manager, Cashel Palace Hotel welcomed the news:

“We are delighted to know that The Bishop’s Buttery has been acknowledged by Michelin as a high-quality restaurant. We have had a fantastic couple of years since opening the hotel and this will be an additional boost to our attractiveness as a destination, for local guests and for international tourists.”